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    Do It Yourself: A Guide to Frugal DIY

    | February 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

    Everywhere in the media, people are telling you to save money by doing it yourself. Whatever “it” is, you are expected to become an instant expert.

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    5 Emergency Budget Cuts to Consider

    | January 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

    We would all be better off if we forced ourselves to look honestly at our spending and our bank accounts, and identify the things that can be cut out easily and immediately. That will buy you more time if you do lose your job or take a cut in your income, and will help you stretch the money you have.

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    Frugal Private Health Insurance Comparison

    | November 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Fitting health insurance premiums into your budget can be tricky, but here is some good news on that front. There are ways to bring down the costs without skimping on your cover, and here are some tips on doing just that.

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    Six Steps to Self-Employment: Starting a Home Based Business

    | November 3, 2011 | Comments (0)

    If you’ve been considering leaving the rat race in order to work from home, starting a home based business may be one of the top items on your mind these days. Starting a home based business, or becoming a freelancer, might be a way for you to spend more time with your family, save money [...]

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    Want to Set Up a Finance Budget? Here’s How

    | October 17, 2011 | Comments (0)

    Effective budgeting starts with an understanding of how you spend your money, and evaluating your current spending habits. It is never too late to start a finance budget as long as you have a long-term goal in mind, and have a system put in place to track your expenditure and savings.

Solar Panels – Will The Sun Save You Money?

| May 13, 2012 | Comments (0)
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With electricity prices threatening to sky-rocket, many people are turning to solar electricity and solar PV panel systems in the hope of saving money. But before you rush out and get solar panels installed on your roof, you first have to ask yourself if this solution is as financially attractive as it seems. The Solar [...]

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How to save for a home deposit: 6 effective ways

| April 29, 2012 | Comments (0)
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Having to save up and set aside the deposit for a new home can be daunting. The escalating costs of house prices and a decrease in supply of housing in already densely populated cities in Australia worsens the prospect of homeownership among many Australians. Saving money for a home deposit takes time, but if you [...]

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Frugal Freecycle Fun

| March 12, 2012 | Comments (0)
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If you’re into recycling and/or want to save money, the Freecycle Network is the place where you can give away and even pick up stuff for free.

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Get Your Family on Board with Living Frugally

| March 5, 2012 | Comments (0)
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You can decide to live frugally, but when you add a spouse and children to the picture, things change. Here’s your guide to getting everyone on the same page.

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Tax Deductions for Freelancers Part 2

| February 27, 2012 | Comments (0)
Tax Deductions for Freelancers Part 2

Be prepared come tax time and document whatever expenses you can write off. If you have any questions or concerns make sure to consult an accountant – and then deduct the cost of asking them.

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How to Get in Free

| February 20, 2012 | Comments (0)
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It may take a little creativity and planning, but you can get in to more events than you might think for exactly zero dollars.

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The Number One Tip for Budgeting Success

| February 13, 2012 | Comments (0)
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Don’t give up. You’re likely to fall off track at one time or another; we all do, because not every expense can be pre-planned.

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Do It Yourself: A Guide to Frugal DIY

| February 6, 2012 | Comments (0)
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Everywhere in the media, people are telling you to save money by doing it yourself. Whatever “it” is, you are expected to become an instant expert.

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Money Saving Clubs: To Join or Not to Join?

| January 30, 2012 | Comments (0)
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Every company would have us believe that by applying for their credit card, joining their rewards program or becoming a member of their club we will save more than we ever dreamed possible.

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Financial Software for Your Computer

| January 23, 2012 | Comments (0)
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Rather than slaving over trying to balance your checkbook, let these programs do it for you by connecting to your accounts and recording when you write checks, when you pay with your credit card, how much money you owe, and more.

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