9 Tips for Thrift Store Shopping
The country is buzzing about thrift store shopping. Did you miss the message? Where else can you get your grandma’s jumpsuit for $7?
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Why I Pay My Credit Card Twice Per Month
I pay my credit card twice a month every month. I started bi-monthly credit card payments when I got my first job out of college, and I strongly believe that is the best way for the average person to handle their bills.
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Donations and Giving
As we move through the holiday season, many people take a few minutes to stop thinking about themselves and start thinking about giving money to their community. I grew up a big advocate of giving my time rather than my money. As my career has moved forward, I am now more easily able to give money. Deciding how much to give, and where, is an important decision for your personal finances.
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4 Ways to Save by Doing Little Things
Most of us have heard of the “latte factor” and how we can save a lot in the long run by spending a little less in the short run. While some bloggers love the latte rule and others think it is stupid, here are some ways to find the latte in your life to save big in the long run.
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5 Best Mobile Apps to Save You Money
For most of us, our smart phones are only a money drain. We pay at least $40 per month, on a family plan, or up to hundreds per month for unlimited plans, to get our calls and internet wherever we are. We can use those phones, though, to save us money. Here are my favorite free money saving apps.
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Going Shopping Today is Stupid
Many of my contemporaries tout Black Friday as a day to take full advantage of frugal ways to shop on a very low budget. They argue that if you stay focused and plan out your Black Friday shopping, you can get great deals on many tempting products. I am in another camp, however, if you are waiting until Black Friday to buy something, you probably don’t need it at all.
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