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With gas prices rising, high unemployment, and inflation poised to spiral out of control, your talent for cutting household expenses is becoming more and more important. You can slash services like yard landscaping and premium cable channels (e.g. DIRECTV), and you can reduce your utility bills by using electricity, gas, and water more sparingly. But what about everyday necessities like

Using coupons to save money on groceries can be challenging. Perhaps you've tried using coupons, and you didn't receive the savings you expected. You put a lot of effort into your planning and preparation, but the payoff was miniscule. Many people collect coupons, clip coupons, save coupons, organize coupons and bring their coupons to the grocery store, only to save 20% or less on their entire
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Extreme Couponing 101: How to Extreme Coupon and Save 84%+ on GroceriesSeptember 20, 2012
With gas prices rising, high unemployment, and inflation poised to spiral out of control, your talent for cutting household expenses is becoming more and more important. You can
17 Free Items You Should Take From HotelsMarch 22, 2012
When you stay in a hotel for a few days, there's a good chance you spend a hefty portion of your monthly mortgage or rent budget on a single room. It may be absurd, but the hotel
9 Effects of the Recession on Families and How to CopeAugust 5, 2011
During any recession, news stories about unemployment figures take center stage while the families dealing with the recession suffer, often quietly. People work hard just to stay
Extreme Couponing Tips – Using Discount Coupons for Free GroceriesAugust 3, 2011
Using coupons to save money on groceries can be challenging. Perhaps you've tried using coupons, and you didn't receive the savings you expected. You put a lot of effort into your
Wardrobing on the Rise in Tough Economic TimesJuly 20, 2011
"Wardrobing" is the act of buying a product from a retailer (most commonly high-end clothing, but it can be other items as well), using it for a while, and then returning it as
Are You a Cheapskate? – 9 Signs You’re Taking Frugal Living Too FarMarch 22, 2011
My dad is a hoarder - no, not the kind that needs an intervention on the "Hoarders" television show. Just the kind that has managed to cram every cabinet, shelf, and drawer in his
The Psychology of Money – How Saving and Spending Habits are Programmed in Your BrainMarch 4, 2011
Have you ever wondered why you handle money the way you do? Perhaps you're a saver and you feel satisfaction every time you look at your growing account balances and displeasure
The Three P’s of Extreme Couponing 101 – How to Save Money on Groceries & MoreFebruary 10, 2011
My kids love Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. In fact, if it's available, that's the only snack they'll go for. Recently, however, our house has been without Goldfish for several
Frugal Guinea Pig: Dollar Store Dining with Food Items & Products – Worth the $1?January 19, 2011
As the Frugal Guinea Pig, I strive to bring you reports on what's new and exciting in the world of bargains. Today's experiment addresses whether buying food at the dollar store
11+ Uses for Vinegar You Need to Know AboutDecember 13, 2010
When I buy vinegar, I buy it in bulk from Costco. Why on earth do I need that much vinegar, you ask? Because vinegar, like baking soda uses, is one of those miracle products



