From the category archives:

Spending

Somebody, Please Take My Money

03.09.2010 19 comments
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I went looking for a space heater last night and came up empty handed. Is this the right way to operate a business?

Lower Cable Bill, More Services: How I Did It

02.05.2010 13 comments
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How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service.

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Hire Outside Help

02.04.2010 31 comments
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Three reasons why I think hiring outside help might not be a good idea. What do you think?

10 Steps to Online Shopping Safety

02.02.2010 5 comments
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Guest post by Ann Smarty, discussing 10 ways to protect yourself when you shop for stuff online. Ann shares some awesome suggestions!

Needs, Wants and Crap for a New Baby

01.26.2010 20 comments
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Reviewing the various purchases we’ve made over the last few months to figure out what was worth spending the money on, and what we could have done without.

Spending With an Impact

01.19.2010 9 comments
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It’s all about frugality and priorities–how to spend money in a way that has the most impact on your life.

Television Makes You Spend More? (Consciously Frugal)

12.29.2009 7 comments
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Commenting on a post from Consciously Frugal about how television watching affects our spending habits–and not in the usual ways I always thought of.

Purchase Case Study: Kodak Zi8 HD Camera

12.22.2009 5 comments
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The Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camera was one of the first “gadget” purchases we’ve made in a while. Here’s how we got through the decision-making process and lessons we’ve learned.

Pregnancy Expenses in the Third Trimester

12.09.2009 16 comments
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Discussing the last trimester of pregnancy and the expenses it has brought to us, as well as a review of the previous six months.

How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

11.30.2009 15 comments
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Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don’t want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.

Money Saving Tips for Exercise

10.07.2009 17 comments
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How to use your money effectively for exercise. Free is best, but if you do spend money, make sure you’re doing it in a way that gives you the most value for the dollar.

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