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Cheapskate Idea: Clothing Swap
Have you ever swapped or borrowed clothes from a friend? Ladies, I know you probably have but the men might not have.…
March 18, 2009Browse
Author: Sandy Smith
I started this blog years ago as a way of keeping myself accountable to my own debt reduction plans. Now I'm using this site to help others get out of debt, and learn about personal finance so that they can live their best lives.
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Would You Pay For Work?
I just joined Guru.com. If you haven’t been following me for long, I’m trying to both reduce my consumption and increase my…
March 16, 2009
About Me
Are You & Your Spouse Are On The Same Team?
This post was inspired by 7 Tips To Make Your Budget Work over at Enemy of Debt. Actually it was inspired by…
March 10, 2009
Scams
Squeezing Money from The Dead
I read an article on the NY Times website that left me so angry that I had no choice but to share…
March 4, 2009YIAC
Save Money
Pennies from Heaven
This post is inspired by Marcella! We had a great conversation about her penny jar and her unorthodox savings method. Let’s call…
March 3, 2009YIAC
About Me
Two Month Check-in
Okay so it’s a snowy March 2 and it’s time to check in and see how I’m doing. By the way, where…
March 2, 2009YIAC
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Is A Savings Account Worth It?
I received my statement from my savings account on Thursday. I opened said statement and saw that the interest rate on my…
February 28, 2009YIAC
About Me
Benefiting from The Recession
I know that large banks are having a hard time since this whole mortgage meltdown debacle but what’s been bad for them…
February 26, 2009YIAC
Recipes
Feed Family of Four for $10
This is another installation of the feed family of four for under $10. This week we’re doing stuffed peppers. Everyone in the…
February 25, 2009YIAC
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More Ways To Make Money
The post about making some money on the web has attracted some e-mails. I’ve decided to continue adding some more opportunities as…
February 23, 2009YIAC
Reduce Debt
Snowflakes Are Falling
Have you heard of the snowflake method of debt repayment? It’s basically a a variation of the snowball debt repayment method. Jaime…
February 23, 2009YIAC
About Me
I’m So Conflicted
Remember how I planned to spend my tax return money? If you don’t read that entry. Anyway so I followed the plan…
February 20, 2009