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Money Saving Clubs: To Join or Not to Join?

| January 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

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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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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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

| December 3, 2011 | Comments (0)

Taking a little extra time to prepare healthy meals for your family pays off in everyone feeling better when they are eating right and staying healthier, which means lower medical bills and less money spent on private health insurance excesses. And honestly, eating healthy doesn’t have to cost more. Here are some tips for staying healthy on a budget.

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Meals for Less: Great Food, Great Price

| October 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every time I go through the check out at the grocery, I am amazed at how much money I spend there. It’s crazy and depressing, and sometimes I wonder how I can possibly put together a decent meal without spending a small fortune. No wonder so many people go for cheap, on-the-go foods instead of nice meals at home. But the fact is, with a little planning, you can prepare tasty meals and spend less than you would imagine.

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How to avoid paying for excess packaging: 8 tips

| September 2, 2011 | Comments (0)

Have you ever wondered why your grocery bills have hit the roof? You may have stuck to the essentials, but your grocery expenses seem to take a large chunk of your monthly expenditure. Here’s why…

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4 Ways for Uni Students to Save on Food

| August 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

When you’re at university, money is often hard to come by. You need money for tuition, books, additional fees, living arrangements… with all of these costs, how could a student possibly have enough money leftover for basic necessities such as food?

Going to university shouldn’t mean that the next few years of your life will be spent in starvation mode, so use the following guide to help you eat like a king while living on a student’s income.

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Painless Budget Cuts: 4 Simple Ways to Save

Painless Budget Cuts: 4 Simple Ways to Save

| July 26, 2011 | Comments (1)

If you are in debt, trying to live on a budget and need to save money, cutting your spending is essential. Contrary to how it sounds, it doesn’t have to be painful.

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How to Cut your Food Budget: Beverages

How to Cut your Food Budget: Beverages

| July 21, 2011 | Comments (0)

So, you’re looking to save money and you’re going after your food budget?  It’s a good idea.  Most people actually have a good bit of slack to cut in this category, whether they know it or not. That’s because we try to make our shopping more quick and efficient; you think to yourself, “The medium [...]

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How to Cut Your Food Budget

How to Cut Your Food Budget

| July 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

We don’t have a lot of control over many of the big parts of our budget.  There’s only so much we can do about our rent or mortgage, for example.  You can only find a place to live that’s so cheap while remaining safe, or convenient to work, or near the right schools.  We can [...]

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