Frugalwiz : Frugal Living

Frugal Living By Carpooling

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:30:38 +0000

Want a really cool frugal tip? I thought this might make people think for a few minutes here. Ok, you know how the gas prices have been rising, right? There is a lot to be said regarding carpooling. I recommend carpooling because it’s a great way to make friends & establish potential business connections. I have done this because I hate driving; yes I am the one who curves in & out of the lanes, flips people off, cuts off unexpectedly then laughs about it. My windows aren’t tinted either. Well, I got tired of people copying my license plates so I got on my trusty laptop one day after seeing this guy get out of the vehicle that obviously didn’t have any relevance to him except on the side it said, looking to save gas? Ride with us. (more…)

Frugal Living :Another way to Invest

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:29:50 +0000

Being frugal is another form of investing. You are taking the money that you are saving and putting it somewhere where you feel is more justified. I live a somewhat frugal life. I save any & all change, throw it into my change bucket. I usually forget about it after 3 days. (more…)

How to Become Financially Stable the Frugal Way

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:28:48 +0000

You ever wonder how people become so financially stable. I sure have. I wondered until I became financially stable. Then I started wondering if others knew this supposed secret. I figured maybe they did but they didn’t want to see what was staring back at them so obviously. I grew up having nothing. I went into adulthood not having anything. (more…)

Making Money Selling Books on the Internet

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:27:24 +0000

How many of us have loads of books at home just lying around? Well, one solution is to sell off your unwanted books on the Internet. This is a very easy process and can also be quite profitable. (more…)

Vacation Planning: The Frugal Way

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:26:24 +0000

Vacations can be fun but they can also cause a lot of stress. How am I going to afford a vacation? Where should I stay? Where should I get a plane ticket? This article will address those questions and show you how to have an affordable quality vacation on a frugal budget. (more…)

Treasure in the Trash Pile

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:25:13 +0000

I come from a very large family. My mother had eleven children and frugal was not just a choice, it was a necessity. As kids, we looked forward to spring clean up days. We would go through the neighborhood and find a lot of treasures. Since we had little money for extras, this would give us many items that we could not otherwise afford. (more…)

How to Save $1200 a Year the Easy Way

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:23:49 +0000

Everyone wishes that they had more money. There are several ways that we can accomplish that goal. The first way is to go out and make more money by working extra hours or finding one of those rare investments that will pay big money some day. Who wants to work more hours? Instead, there is another way to begin having enough left over each year to start a savings account or take a vacation without worry. These five easy changes in your life will show you how to save over $1200 a year and you will barely notice the changes. (more…)

You can negotiate anything

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:22:21 +0000

Have you ever wondered how certain people always get the best deals? When you are trying to save money and be frugal, you learn quickly how to get a good deal. In this short article I will tell you how to negotiate for anything you buy and save money in the process.

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Gardening with the Kids

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:30:31 +0000

We all know that gardening can be very rewarding. One can save a lot of money for the family by cutting down on the grocery bill. Why not pass that sense of frugality on to the next generation? Kids can gain many benefits through gardening.

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Composting For The Frugal Garden

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:23:30 +0000

Gardening can be one of best ways to put food on the table when on a budget. However, you can’t save money if you put more money into the garden than the money you save on your food bill. One of the best ways to cut cost is to create your own compost. Composting is great for our soil, helps the environment, and is easy to make.

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