From the monthly archives:

February 2008

Dinner Ideas on the Cheap

February 8, 2008

When you’re trying to cut down on your family’s grocery expenses good, inexpensive dinner ideas are a necessity. Ramen noodles and rice are cheap, but do you really want your family to live on those for any length of time? That hardly sounds like a nutritious way to feed the people you love. [...]

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A Romantic Valentine’s Day on a Budget

February 7, 2008

An impending Valentine’s Day can make any frugal-minded sweetheart more than a little anxious. Although you don’t want to seem like a cheapskate, you also don’t want to break the bank. How do you make your love one feel special without spending more than you can afford? By thinking out of the [...]

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Use Your Hobbies to Fix Your Budget

February 6, 2008

When you’re trying to get your budget under control you can choose between two courses of action. You can find a way to lower your expenses and spend less money or look for a way to raise your income and earn more money. Cutting your expenses is usually the side of the [...]

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Getting the Most out of Your Medical Insurance

February 4, 2008

Understanding the ins and outs of your medical insurance can be a pretty daunting task. Each policy has distinct differences that impact how your insurance company determines what portion of your expenses it will pay. In addition, policies often seem to change just as you’re getting the hang of their intricacies.
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February Bargains – Pick up Some New Threads

February 1, 2008

February can bring a lot of opportunities to build your family’s wardrobes without spending an arm and a leg. Now that the holiday spending frenzy has passed, retailers often still have a surplus of winter inventory. Since many shops start receiving their spring apparel in the middle of winter, retailers will be extremely [...]

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