Frugal

When Does Being Cheap Go Too Far?

I’m sure we’re all well aware of the TLC show Extreme Couponing where people across the country are going to extreme measures to do their grocery shopping in a way that saves them more 80% of their bill. Some coupon full time. Most have stockpiles with dedicated shelves, organization systems, taking up garages and spare rooms. [...]

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33 Ways To Save Money On A Wedding: A Look At The Details

In our last article, we talked about how to save money on a wedding using 3 basic techniques. They were to set priorities, cut the guest list, and have your wedding on a weekday. Now, we will expand on those basic tips to examine various ways in which we can save money on our wedding! [...]

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How To Avoid Going From Frugal To Cheap

Before I begin, allow me to define exactly what I mean by “frugal” and “cheap” in order to avoid any confusion. For the sake of this article, when I talk of someone being “cheap”, I am referring to someone who seems to be allergic to spending money – even very small amounts. They will go [...]

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5 Frugal Ways To Beat Food Price Inflation

If you have been to the grocery store anytime over the course of past few months then you have definitely seen how food prices have escalated. Stores have been passing along increased prices to consumers who are feeling squeezed at the grocery store. At a time when gas prices are higher, you are paying more [...]

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Meal Planning Around Grocery Sales – 15 Ways To Use Those Jars of Pasta Sauce

{Updated on April 28, 2011:} In my area there are several grocery stores which feature weekly sales, specifically those “buy one get one free” sales. In watching these sale ads week after week, I have come to notice certain trends in the sale items – they usually repeat the same items after a certain period [...]

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