With the cost of gas today, we are all looking for ways to save money. Below are several tips that will help you save on car gas. Every little bit adds up. Get A Gas Card Almost all major gas stations offer their own brand of gas credit card that will allow you to save 3-5 percent on all your gas purchases at their stations. Saving 5 percent off every gallon of gas means a savings of around $3.75 per tank. Avoid Aggressive Driving Hitting the gas […]
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Vacations are another way you can save money. Below are a few tips to help you save on your next vacation. Learn the exchange rate – This seems like common sense, but knowing the exchange rate will permit you knowing when you’re paying too much or at least more than you want to be spending. Make a budget – By setting yourself a boundary on what you can spend each day, you’ll start to subconsciously limit yourself. Make it a game – If you’re traveling with someone […]
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Your food budget is the most flexible area of your household budget. Grocery savings will free up a significant amount of money if you need to balance the budget, or fund your savings accounts. Eliminate eating out! Period! – O.K. if you’re family is screaming mad at you then take them out at least once a month. Make it an occasion. Your family will appreciate a dinner out much more when it’s not such a regular event. Consider it “quality time out”. And, remember to look for […]
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Frugality and happiness aren’t something society usually puts together. Frugality often brings up images of great sacrifice. We think of the miser who lived in poverty only for others to find millions saved after the miser passes away. What was the use? Frugal living isn’t necessarily what you may possibly consider it to be. Frugal people live very happy lives. They find happiness in meeting goals, reducing their financial burdens and living stress free. How happy can you be when you are drowning in debt and struggling […]
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