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  • Winter Family Fun on the Cheap

    During the cold months, sometimes it’s hard to muster the fortitude to get out and play. Even more so if everything you can think to do is out of your current budget. After all, taking an entire family to most activities adds up quickly. But no worries ““ there is affordable family fun to be had during the winter! You just have to look for it”¦ More

  • Organize so you can actually Find your Coupons

    A barrier to using coupons can be the storage of them. Without organization, finding the coupon you need, when you need it, becomes a chore. You find yourself saying, “Forget it ““ I don’t have time to search through all these. I’m just going shopping!” Instead… adopt a method that works for you, and stop leaving the savings at home. More

  • The Magic’s in Stacking and Incentives

    To a non-couponer, coupons can seem futile. “Why would I spend time clipping and matching to save 50 cents? I’ll spend more than that in time.” On the outside, it’s true. But coupons themselves are only half the story of saving really big. You have to read Chapter 2: Stacking and Extra Incentives.
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  • An Honest Look, A Stronger Stand

    Among the most popular New Year’s resolutions is the decision to do better with finances. Perhaps pay off debt, be able to afford a new vehicle or a different home, spend less, save more”¦ But resolutions are difficult. The very definitive characteristics of a resolution are tough in and of themselves: to stand firm, to be resolved, to be established. If you’ve struggled to make financial changes, these can seem overwhelming. Some help to get you started”¦ More

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    7 Ways to Save Money on Groceries When Dealing With Food Allergies

    A recent survey reported that more than half of all U.S. citizens suffer from one or more food allergies. I have a son who is lactose intolerant and severely allergic to peanuts, and I am allergic to gluten. Finding and buying groceries that we can eat can be a big challenge. Here are 7 tips for saving money while shopping for eaters with food allergies. More