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Travelling Capsule Wardrobe: How to Build Yours

So you’re about to go off on another trip! Feeling overwhelmed about the amount of clothing in your closet and what you need to pack? There must be a better way, right? Good news: if you’re willing to put a bit of work in, there is a better way: creating a capsule wardrobe for travel!

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Minimalist Closet: Creating a Wardrobe for All Seasons

Have you ever been overwhelmed by thinking about the sheer amount of clothes you have in your wardrobe? If so, welcome to the club! It’s so easy to keep buying cute pieces of clothing that accumulate in your wardrobe. If you want to reduce clutter and save money, a minimalist closet will help you do

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The Top Jobs for 11 Year Olds

Do you have an 11 year old who wants to start making their own cash? Maybe that $10 per week allowance is great, but it just isn’t cutting it for your son or daughter’s wants and needs. While your child may be too young to seek out formal employment, if you get creative, you can

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Online Jobs for 10 Year Olds

So you’ve got a 10 year old (or maybe a 9-year-old or 11-year-old) at home who loves being on the computer. There are many online jobs for 10 year olds available that can teach your child financial literacy and responsibility from a young age. There are many flexible jobs out there for kids that are

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The Best Summer Jobs for Kids

School’s out for summer! If you have a child at home, you know what that means: you need to figure out how to keep them entertained. What about a summer job – what are some good ways to make money as a kid? The best summer jobs for kids don’t have to be complex or

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The Best Jobs for 10 Year Olds

Do you have a young child at home around the age of ten who’s not quite old enough to get a formal job, but wants to get some hands-on experience? Maybe you give your child a weekly allowance, but it’s time for them to learn how to make their own money. What are the best

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How to Make a Frugal Meal Plan

Food is a major part of anyone’s expenses. Each year, we spend thousands of dollars just to keep our stomachs full. If you’re like millions of other people, you’re looking to save money while still eating well. Is it still possible to eat well and save money in this day and age? You’ll be happy

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Frugal Family Meals: Preparing, Planning and Cooking for Success

Do you have a busy family and are looking to make and cook meals that are filling and healthy? Creating a grocery list, shopping and preparing frugal family meals meals takes time. However, in the long run, you’ll save money, all while maintaining a healthy diet! Let’s go over how to plan, shop and prepare

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College Meals Cheap: The Ultimate Guide

College – one of the best and most exciting times in our lives! If you’re a student or a parent of a college student, I’m sure you’re minding your wallet – especially in the kitchen! How do you plan for, prepare and eat college meals cheap? Frugal healthy meals aren’t just for the busy, single

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The Best Cheap Food to Buy When Broke

Are you tight on money this month and are wondering about the best cheap food to buy when broke? Maybe you’re in a single-income household, are in between jobs, or you’re a college student who is tight on money. As we all know, food is an essential part of our lives that we cannot skip

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Cheap Foods to Buy: Filling and Healthy Staples for your Kitchen

On a budget and unsure what the cheapest foods to buy are? Good news: there are tons of cheap foods to buy that will fill you up and keep your wallet full as well. Plan ahead, choose frugal foods so you can make really cheap meals and stay consistent. If you stick to these tips,

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Frugal Meals: Save Money and Enjoy Delicious Dishes

Are you a busy person looking to save money on groceries and and make frugal meals? I’m sure you’ve seen the cost of living continue to rise. If you’re anything like me, you’re looking to save money while still enjoying tasty dishes. Did you know that you can save money on food all while still

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Living on a Houseboat: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started

Ever thought of living on a houseboat as a solution to the cost of living? The cost of housing continues to rise and rise. Between January 2022 and 2023, consumer shelter prices rose by 7.3%. It might seem that there’s little to nothing you can do about the cost of living. While it’s difficult to

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Long Term House Sitting: Another Way to Live Frugally

Are you a single person with no dependents or a family who is open to relocating and trying alternative living styles? If so, give long term house sitting a try! A place to call home is one of life’s biggest expenses. If you’re a single person or someone who lives in a major and expensive

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How to Get a Free Car and Save Money

Life is expensive. Every day, we need to spend money so we can put food on the table, own decent clothing and even set aside funds for entertainment. Alongside getting free clothes, cutting down grocery bills by price comparing at supermarkets and budgeting, have you ever thought about your transportation expenses? Guess what? Depending on

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How to Get Free Clothes: Another Way to Live Frugal

What are the major expenses in your day-to-day life? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure housing and food immediately come to mind. How about clothing? What we wear can be a huge expense, and it’s one of those essential expenses you have to spend on. However, there is some good news – you can

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Super Cheap Meals: Frugal Living Made Easy

What we eat can be one of the major and most expensive parts of daily living costs! While the cost of living seems to keep rising, it might seem difficult to get a handle on what you spend at the grocery store! If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for deals and sales without

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Cheapest Way to Live: Kickstart Your Savings

Are you looking to for the cheapest way to live? If you’re anything like most Americans, you’ve felt the pinch of inflation and the rising cost of living. While there are many factors out of our control with regards to the cost of goods and services, there is one major area of our lives that

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Net Worth Tracker: Keep On Top of Your Finances

Using a net worth tracker to keep on top of the money and assets you own, what you owe and your general financial situation will help you reach your goals more quickly. Let’s learn about what ‘net worth’ means, why tracking net worth is important, and some tools that can help you keep on top

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Retirement Planners: Tools to Help You Secure Your Future

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Benefits of Financial Planning: Create Good Habits for Life

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