It’s Friday and that means it’s time for the Weekly Roundup! Here are some of my favorites this week… How to Earn $100 an Hour (Or Save $100,000 in Your Lifetime) @ Free Money Finance – It’s easier than you think. From Whole Foods to Food Stamps @ Get Rich Slowly – Jamie’s story touched [...]
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Looking for ways to cut your costs and save more money this year? Here are 36 simple ways to save. Lower Housing Costs 1. Request a Property Tax Adjustment – Lower home values mean lower taxes; also check to make sure you are not over-insured. 2. Bundle home and auto insurance – Save up to [...]
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I often talk about how to spend less money. Does that mean I fall into the Spend Less spectrum of the Spend Less vs. Earn More debate? Let’s look at each side: Spend Less than You Earn The philosophy here is to focus on keeping expenses low. This person places an emphasis on saving money. [...]
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It’s Friday and that means it’s time for the Weekly Roundup! So without further ado… The Room that Craigslist and Yard Sales Built @ Lazy Man and Money – Lazy Man shows that quality and style don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. How to Teach Teens About Money @ Frugal Dad – A [...]
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I first saw this post at Budgets Are Sexy and then also over at Single Guy Money and How I Save Money, but I think the questions originated at Automatic Finances. I thought it would be fun and informative to share my answers with you, sort of like the Facebook 20 questions quiz that was [...]
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These meatballs are quick and easy and freeze well. I cook them up in batches, toss them in a Ziploc freezer bag and pull them out as needed. Simply add frozen meatballs to your favorite sauce and simmer for 20 minutes. Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 egg ¼ [...]
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*Note – this is not a sponsored post. I’m just a frugal nerd that gets excited about this stuff. I’ve always thought it weird that in this day and age, the utility company has to send someone out once a month to read our meter. Don’t we have technology to do this? Apparently we do. [...]
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I spend a lot of time thinking about our finances and our goals. Where we are, where we want to be, how to get there. Maybe it’s the upcoming birth of our son, but lately I find myself thinking about my other priorities and how they impact our financial goals. And I’ve decided there are [...]
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Happy Friday! Here are some of my favorite articles this week: Think you’re Too Young, Too Old or Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams? @ Free Money Finance – A nice reminder that it’s never too late (or early) to pursue your dreams. 33 Essential Items for Your Bug Out Bag @ Frugal Dad – [...]
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Most likely you are familiar with David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire. I’d personally never read any of David’s books (or any other personal finance books for that matter) but I was familiar with him from The Today Show’s Money 911 Series where he is a regular contributor. That’s how I got my hands [...]
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Hi, I’m Cathy! I’m a former career-driven professional turned stay-at-home mom. Living on one salary has its challenges, but it is possible to live the good life while spending less. Cool to be Frugal is all about how we’re thriving, not just surviving, on a single income.
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