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Tips for Meal Planning on a Budget For many of us, the amount of money you spend on food each ...
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I know what you might be thinking, you can truly get money for free? There’s always a catch, right? What ...
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Have you ever felt like money just flies out of your account each month? No, seriously. Like where did my ...
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Are you trying to save more money? Money truly does provide the freedom that nothing else really can. Money can’t ...
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Who carries change anymore? In this digital age where everyone carries plastic, change seems like a thing of the past ...
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I have received over $750 in automatic cashback since August 2014 using Rakuten. Check out my biased Rakuten review below ...
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You find the perfect gift for someone, but you are hesitant to purchase it because of the high price. If ...
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Disney World is a dream vacation for so many kids (and adults)! It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t been ...
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Have you ever felt in a pinch for money? Like you’d be willing to do almost anything to make a ...
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Do you dream of not having a commute? Maybe you aren't a fan of the office environment or culture? Does ...
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Why do a money-saving challenge? If you’re looking to add some money to your savings account this year, a money-saving ...
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Who doesn’t love a good deal? If you’re like me before you checkout from any merchant’s website, you see the ...
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Who doesn't want to save a little more here and there? Let's face it, every penny does add up. If ...
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Do you ever spend money to impress someone, or to "keep up" with someone else? Are you prone to impulse ...
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What does it mean to live below your means? Living below your means implies you spend less than you make ...
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I'm sure you've received your fair share of financial advice over the years. Some was probably good advice. Some likely ...
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Somehow each year Christmas seems to creep up and ruin my budget. I know it’s coming. The leaves are changing ...
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There is an overwhelming number of apps out there claiming to help you save money on this or that. Narrow ...
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The Ibotta app is an easy way to save money on things you’re already buying. It offers you cash back ...
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I’m all about saving money any way I can. I’ve been digging the Fetch Rewards app lately and wanted to ...
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Ways to Save Money Fast When Money is Tight It’s the American dream, right. Get married. Buy a house. Have ...
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Why You Should Be Using Sinking Funds I’ve been using sinking funds long before I knew what they were. I ...
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There comes a time every so often when you feel like you need to make a quick buck. Maybe you ...
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How and Why to Create a Zero-Based Budget Is this the year you really make an impact on your finances? ...
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Who isn’t looking to save money on groceries? Just when I think my pantry is stocked and I’m good to ...
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It was my nephew's 3rd birthday and I couldn't come up with a gift. He has so many toys and ...
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The summer months are a time of year I look forward to. Who doesn't? Warmer weather means spending a lot ...
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Michaels is one of my favorite places to shop. The store offers everything from home décor to baking supplies and ...
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Couponing is a great way to save money. Once you get the hang of where to shop, and how to ...
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Why challenge yourself to a no-spend month? I have just decided to try a no-spend month. My spending hasn’t been ...
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You get the call you thought you never would. Your significant other, the breadwinner, has just lost their job. Or ...
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Imagine if you could make money by simply going about your day as you normally would. No strings attached, just ...
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As I reflect back on my first year of blogging, I can’t believe how fast time has flown! I thought ...
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Is Shipt Grocery Delivery Worth the Cost? Picture this: You’re hosting a get together with a few friends on Friday ...
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Are you hosting Easter this year? Or are you looking for a few ideas on how to cheaply put together ...
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Mother’s day is such a nice opportunity to thank the women in your life for being strong and inspiring influences ...
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Are you tired of being broke and wondering what you can do about it? Maybe you feel like everyone around ...
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In general, we are a society of overspenders. Everyone thinks they need the latest and greatest. A new piece of ...
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Do you sometimes wonder how in the world you could possibly find a way to save money? You may be ...
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It's Friday night and you've just arrived home after a stressful week at work. The baby is crying and your ...
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What’s holding you back from reaching your financial goals? Do you have financial goals? Are they written down with a ...
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Having a baby is one of the most amazing and awesome life-changing experiences you have in your life. My daughter ...
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“Holidays shoppers splurging on themselves...” That’s the headline of a news article from CNBC dated December 2017. A survey by ...
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Is Target more than a shopping trip for you? More me, it's more of an escape. It's a destination I ...
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The cashier said she could only accept one of the three like-coupons I had handed her at the checkout and ...
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”Attention Meijer shoppers, we have a gift for you while supplies last. Make your way to the area between aisles ...
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Anyone else's children eat them out of house and home? My daughter is not even three yet, but eating like ...
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Are you trying to lose weight or build muscle? How about paying down debt or trying to save more each ...
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Do you have a monthly grocery budget? Do you stick to it? My monthly coupon reports are a way I ...
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I was born a frugal person. Penny-pinching, deal searching and avoiding retail prices like the plague has been my life’s ...
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Are you looking for an easy way to effortlessly save more each month? Discover some of the best money-saving apps ...
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I like living with technology. Especially on the saving/personal finance front. Personal Capital, Ebates, Honey, Ibotta, Fetch, Checkout51, Status, etc ...
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It's so easy to save on groceries. There are so many easy things you can do to trim your grocery ...
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I was finally curious enough in July of 2017 to bite the bullet and try a Costco Membership. Even as ...
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Do you have a monthly grocery budget? Do you stick to it? My monthly coupon reports are a way I ...
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Sometimes I can use a reminder that small savings add up big over time. For example, when I leave the ...
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Coupons are everywhere if you look….and I mean everywhere. I get asked all the time about how to find coupons ...
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How to Easily Save Money on Groceries at Menards (or other Hardware stores) The grocery aisles at hardware stores are ...
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If you’ve never couponed before you may be overwhelmed at the idea and be paralyzed about where to start. That ...
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I wanted to jot down some life and money lessons I’ve learned in the last 36 years. It doesn’t mean ...
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Do you have a monthly grocery budget? Do you stick to it? My monthly coupon reports are a way I ...
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Are you in the market to purchase a new car? I wanted to share with you my experience using TrueCar ...
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In 2011, I was let go from my corporate job. I had no idea it was coming. Or, maybe I ...
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Do you compare your financial situation to other people? People tend to be so closed off about their personal finances, ...
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No, this is not going anywhere dirty. I’m not sure if it’s our age or the fact that my husband ...
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Have you started purchasing Christmas gifts yet? Do you have a budget? How are you planning to finance your holidays? ...
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Are you on the same page as your spouse financially? If you are single, have you had an honest conversation ...
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Do you have a monthly grocery budget? Do you stick to it? My monthly coupon reports are a way I ...
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I don’t know about you, but in some months, expenses have a tendency to creep up and cause me to ...
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Who didn't grow up shopping at Kohl's? Kohl's store was such a staple in my household as a child and ...
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I love photos as a way to document my journey in life and celebrate my favorite moments. My favorite moments ...
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Do you have a monthly grocery budget? Do you stick to it? My monthly coupon reports are a way I ...
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Saving can be really easy if you commit to doing it. Look around you, review your spending patterns and I'm ...
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My career started in sales. I majored in business with a minor in management. At the time I thought I ...
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