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Cool…I Got Tagged! I have been blogging for a couple months and finally got tagged. A blog I always enjoy reading, JuiceFairy, by a girl living on a budget, tagged me on ‘7 Random Things About Myself’. A little intimidating because I don’t want to scare off some readers with my quirks but I will […]

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I had a few laughs when I discovered AOL’s “The Cheapest Person I Know” Contest. Some of these folks are frugal to the point of no return. The folks at AOL.com seem to think they are all just REALLY cheap, what do you think? There are a definetely a few I would consider frugal, not cheap. Here are some […]

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As mentioned in any earlier post, my Dad is a pretty frugal guy and while I was growing up he tried to instill in my sister and I certain values when it came to money and finances. Some I listened to and followed, while others I didn’t do until I was a man with a family of my own. […]

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As a frugal guy in training, yesterday was a setback for me. I have a large circular asphalt driveway at my house that needs to be re-sealed every few years. I noticed early this year that it was probably due to be re-sealed as some parts of the driveway were starting to fade and had some small cracks […]

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In an effort to continue to pass along frugal tips that will help you save money, I have comprised this list of 10 easy things you can institute right now:

Order water only. One of the healthiest things you can do is drink a lot of water. So at restaurants skip the $2 soda and order […]

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I have easy to find links to all my online coupons all over my blog. So typically, in an attempt to not bore you to tears, I only post coupons when I think they are better than the usual fare. With that said, here a few really good coupons to help you dress nicely, just not at full price:
American […]

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Does that Snickers bar call your name while you are waiting in line at your local grocery store? Turns out grocery shopping when you are hungry can not only be expensive, but can make you fat. Not exactly a surprise, but the actual calorie intake numbers are quite remarkable. According to a study by IHL Consulting Group, “The […]

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To coin Stuart Smalley, pay yourself first because your good enough, your smart enough, and doggone it, you deserve it. Before I had kids, I quickly racked up major credit card debt doing some pretty dumb things that mainly revolved around buying “stuff” that I thought I needed to be happy. Later, as I became responsible for somebody […]

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Proud to have my article 10 Tips For Debt Reduction included at My Two Dollars in the 106th Carnival of Debt Reduction. Well done David, some great reading for those interested in getting out of debt and living a life of financial freedom. Go check it out. Here are some highlights, with a little comic […]

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My wife and I are always having a “friendly” discussion about how long we need to keep financial records. You know credit card statements, tax returns, bank statements, medical billing documents, propane bill, electric bill, and so forth. This conversation typically happens when our office filing cabinets start to resemble the garage of the crazy […]

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