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How to Budget Without a Budget
Pretty Smug by Simona via Flickr Creative Commons I recently drafted a response to a reporter query about how some people are able to “budget without a budget.” It took me very little time to whip up...
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The Importance of Reading Reviews
Yellow Cab by Divya Thakur via Flickr Creative Commons By now, you’d think a savvy shopper like me — who goes on record as being a “savings expert” — would know the importance of reading reviews before...
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When Paying Full Price Pays Off
As a bargain shopper, it’s tough for me to pay full price for anything anymore. Eventually, everything goes on sale. But as an impatient person who wants what she wants when she wants it, waiting...
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How to Save $1,300+ on Insurance
And no, it has nothing to do with a green reptile. I consider myself a pretty conscious consumer. I know to compare rates between service providers regularly, and to question charges I don’t recognize...
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New Ways to Save Money on Shipping
Despite the appeal of online shopping, I still make the majority of my purchases in physical stores because I don’t want to bother paying for shipping or return shipping. One of my biggest pet peeves...
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Don’t Go Into Debt for a Ring
While researching stats for pitch related to engagement rings, I came across a gem of an article (NSFW) on Thought Catalog about the engagement rings real women received and how much they cost their...
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6 Actions That Save Me Big Money
Spending less is something we all strive to do, and each of us has different strategies for keeping our sticky fingers out of our bank accounts. I know better than to window shop when I don’t need to...
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The Lost Art of TLC
Recently, my husband and I started shopping for ceiling fans. Riveting, I know; the process is just as mind-numbing as it sounds. The one in our living room ticks excessively, making tiny but repeated...
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How I’m Saving $1,500+ on Travel
I love me some travel. In fact, now that I’ve changed my relationship with things, most of my big spending is on travel. Still, given how quickly travel costs can spiral out of control, it’s important...
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Comparing Costs for Canine Surgery
My dog needed oral surgery. Instead of saying “okay, schedule the appointment” to the vet who recommended it, I picked up the phone and called several other vets to learn what they charged for the...
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