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Cheaper to Eat at a Restaurant than at Home?

Written by Nickel - 23 Comments

Over the weekend, I ran across a rather provocative article that argued that it’s now cheaper to eat at a restaurant than to eat at home. Apparently the frequency with which consumers are dining out has been on the rise since mid-2009, presumably since contracting during the worst part of the recession and stock market [...]

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Published on December 5th, 2011 - 23 Comments
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How Much are Your Vices Really Costing You?

Written by Hank Coleman - 6 Comments

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Published on December 1st, 2011 - 6 Comments
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Five Cool, Free Holiday Gifts for Your Spouse

Written by Ed Avis - 2 Comments

Face it, once you’re past Santa-believing age, Christmas gifts don’t hold quite the same thrill. The gift-giving aspects of the holidays are definitely for the kids. But that doesn’t mean your spouse doesn’t expect something — far from it!
But, especially if you’re on a tight budget that you are co-managing, your spouse may be happier [...]

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Published on November 29th, 2011 - 2 Comments
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Holiday Shopping Without Breaking the Bank

Written by Nickel - 2 Comments

It’s Black Friday. Have you been braving the crowds in hopes of saving a few bucks? Or did you stay home (or go to work) instead? Either way, I wanted to share some tips for getting through the holiday shopping season without emptying your savings account or running up a huge credit card bill.

Make a [...]

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Published on November 25th, 2011 - 2 Comments
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More Thoughts on Mail-In Rebates

Written by Nickel - 3 Comments

As a followup to last weeks post about why I hate mail-in rebates, I wanted to highlight an article that a reader named Sun shared in the comments. It’s a few years old, but it captures the essence of why may of us hate rebates.
Due to a combination of procrastination (i.e., missing the deadlines), disorganization [...]

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Published on November 23rd, 2011 - 3 Comments
Filed under: Consumer, Frugality
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Three Urgent Home Repair Jobs, and Three You Can Skip (or at Least Delay)

Written by Ed Avis - 4 Comments

When you think of the basics of a civilized family existence, a decent home is foundational. Doesn’t grace at your table frequently end with thanks for “the roof over our heads”? But not all home repair jobs are equally vital. The roof? Yes, you need a good roof. But, if you’re facing financial difficulties, a [...]

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Published on November 10th, 2011 - 4 Comments
Filed under: Frugality, House & Home, Saving & Investing
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Four Places Where You Can Save Water at Home

Written by Ed Avis - 17 Comments

Water is a precious commodity, and we use a lot of it. Don’t believe me? Just take a look at your monthly water bill. A typical family of four consumes 300 to 400 gallons of water per day, which means between 9,000 and 12,000 gallons flow through a household each month.
How much does that cost? [...]

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Published on November 3rd, 2011 - 17 Comments
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The $30,000 Tune-Up

Written by Hank Coleman - 4 Comments

A coworker of mine recently pulled into the parking lot at work in a brand new $30,000 pickup truck. I did a double take because he originally told me that he was taking his old car to a mechanic for a tune-up and to have a rattling sound checked out. When I asked him about [...]

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Published on November 1st, 2011 - 4 Comments
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Six Ways to Save on Transportation

Written by Ed Avis - 5 Comments

Every family would like a little more money in the piggy bank at the end of the month, but sometimes it seems like trimming expenses is too painful or too much of a hassle. Well, here are six painless ways to save a few bucks on your transportation budget — and those few bucks can [...]

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Published on October 25th, 2011 - 5 Comments
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Shopping Online? Be Sure to Get Cash Back

Written by Nickel - 4 Comments

Do you like to shop online? If so, do you make a point of clicking through from an online “cash back mall” first? If you do, you’re saving a few extra percentage points. If not, you’re leaving some money on the table.
Not sure what I’m talking about? Well, there are a number of services out [...]

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Published on October 24th, 2011 - 4 Comments
Filed under: Consumer, Frugality, Online
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