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Extreme Couponing: 6 Reasons It Will Not Work for You

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Anyone watching the latest trend in reality television probably has drooled a little bit after learning people are saving hundreds of dollars on their grocery/shopping bills by clipping a few (thousand) coupons. Some of us might even be envious and consider taking up the couponing lifestyle themselves. Who wouldn’t want to get cartloads of groceries … Read more

5 Things That You Should Not Cheap Out On

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You can save a lot of money by making an effort to be frugal, and you can use that extra money to do many things.  Whatever the reason, being frugal can be great in most instances. I stress ‘most’ because sometimes spending a little bit more will mean you get a far superior product. Sometimes … Read more

How to Stop Impulse Buying

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Before you make your next impulse buy, you might ask yourself, “Will this make me feel better or will it make me feel worse?” Anytime we overspend, we succumb to a desire in the same way addicts do to their fix of choice. Bold statement, but not if you think deeply about the way your … Read more

The Secret to Spending Less Than You Earn

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If you read enough personal finance blogs, you’ll see a common theme and the number one answer to your financial dilemma — “Spend Less than You Earn.” Unfortunately, it’s easier said than done; otherwise, we wouldn’t have this rampant debt problem in our society. Fortunately, I went through this myself, and over the years, I’ve … Read more