Archive for the ‘Frugal Living’ Category

04
May

Am I Saving Enough Money for Emergencies?

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save your money and one day it'll return the favor

Save your money and one day it'll return the favor.

People struggling in this tough economymay ask themselves, “Am I saving enough money for emergencies?” If you are unsure, or feel that you have no extra money to put in savings in case anything goes wrong, reevaluate your personal finances and tweak your budget to include more rainy day money.

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How much should you save for emergencies?

A general rule of thumb is to save 3 to 6 months worth of living expenses. This amount is most important in case of job layoff or illness. When you have this amount of money put aside, you can use it as well for incidental emergencies such as plumbing problems or car repairs. The money you take out for these things should be repaid to the account as quickly as possible.

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20
Apr

Eight Things to Burn in Your Wood Burning Stove to Save Money on Heating

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A wood burning stove is a great thing to have in your house if you want to save money on heating it in the winter. However, it is often necessary to purchase pre-cut cords of wood unless you live in the forest yourself. While buying wood can be less expensive than using other types of heating, it can still be costly. This article covers the top eight things you can burn in your wood burning stove to really save money on heating your house.

Eight Things to Burn in Your Wood Burning Stove to Save Money on Heating

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06
Apr

Top Three Excuses People Make to NOT Be Frugal

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Top Three Excuses People Make to NOT Be Frugal

The most common thing that married couples complain about it money. And single people worry about finances as well. Still, adopting a completely frugal lifestyle is not as popular as you might think. The excuses people make to not be frugal range from convenience and quality to perceptions of societal acceptance. The following five excuses people make to not be frugal are common, and really quite silly if your goal is to spend less and save more.

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30
Mar

Freecycle – Giving and Receiving in the Community

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The main idea behind Freecycle was waste reduction and making sure that the landscape was not taken over by garbage dumps. Basically, Freecycle provides online communities, based on geographic location, that helps people give, and receive, free items within the community. There are currently over two million Freecycle members.

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