It catches your eye every time you head out to the garage to start the car. You remember happy journeys on your 10-speed bicycle, and make plans to start biking again. But your busy life goes on, and your old bicycle collects dust. Before it falls into disrepair, why not go online and sell the bicycle to someone who can use it? Craigslist, the online classifieds website, is a perfect place to sell a bicycle.

Since it is very unlikely you want to ship your bicycle across the country, begin by finding the Craigslist page closest to your hometown. Amid the job offerings and personals, you will find a “For Sale” section with many categories of different types of merchandise. Pick the one that covers bicycles

Start your craiglist ad with a catchy headline. Do not bother with ampersands and asteriks in an attempt to attract attention. People searching for a good bicycle to buy won’t be impressed. Instead, post exactly what you are selling: the make and model of the bike if applicable, the measurement, any special features, and the condition. Be honest, but feel free to put a more positive spin on the bicycle by focusing on its benefits. Something catchy like “Save Gas!” could be an attention getter.

The next thing you need to successfully sell a bicycle on Craigslist is a quality photo of the bike. Leave the computer and head out to the garage. Take some time to wash and shine your old bicycle so it looks its best. Stand the bicycle in front of a plain colored wall or use the driveway as your backdrop. Take a picture that shows the entire bicycle from the side and one from the front. If the bike has any special features such as speedometer or a light, take a close up shot of that section.

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What if being frugal made you feel like a million bucks? You’d live a rich and happy life–while saving more money than you ever imagined! If you’re frustrated with your finances, drowning in debt, or just wondering where your money goes each month, don’t despair. For in these pages lies the secret to financial peace and harmony: how to become a frugillionaire. Unlike millionaires and billionaires, frugillionaires aren’t defined by the number of zeroes in their net worth, or the haute couture in their closets. Quite the contrary: frugillionaires master the art of frugality–living richly while saving a fortune. They make the most of the money they have, and treasure those things that money can’t buy. Best of all, becoming a frugillionaire is easy! Just open this book, and you’ll find 500 fabulous savings techniques at your fingertips. Mix and match them into your personal formula for financial success!

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“There are a lot of ideas you already know in this book, but at the price, even if you get just a couple of new hints, it could be helpful. Since we know how well our New Year’s resolutions about dieting are going to work out, we might as well resolve to watch our pennies and become more frugal in 2009.”  —Pasadena Star News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News

Frugality isn’t new. People throughout the ages have sought to live better while living within their means, and that’s really what it comes down to for many seniors today. They are looking for creative ways to save money, thereby reducing stress, enjoying a happier and richer life and, all the while, benefiting the environment. Are these seniors tightwads? Hardly. Frugal? Proudly!

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Becoming a single parent is stressful no matter what your life circumstances. The task of raising a child on your own and becomes even more difficult if you lack of quality education. Single parents can improve the circumstances of themselves and their children by improving their education levels. Learn how education can make your life better and increase the chances that your child will succeed in the future.

Single Parents: How Education Can Improve Your Circumstances

Education Improves Single Parent Circumstances – Finances
The most obvious way an education can improve a single parent’s circumstances, is by increasing the potential for making more money. Not only can an educated parent get a better job, their existing boss will be more willing to promote them and give them a raise.

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It is, after all, better to keep more of your pay check each month instead of paying more in taxes and getting a bigger refund.

BUT… if you do have a tax refund coming to you, there are several really smart frugal things to do with it. The following list show what you should do with your tax refund in the order the things should be done for maximum money savings:

1) Pay off interest-bearing loans or debt

The interest charged on debt or loans is the worst waste of money every. If you pay off your debts early or faster, you will have to pay less overall.

2) Purchase safe investments or save the tax refund money.

The best way to save money is to save money. Make your tax refund money work for you by putting it in a high yield savings account, or purchasing some safe investments such as CDs or money markets.

3) Shops sales for large ticket items

Earmark your tax return refund for purchase of large ticket items YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED! Purchasing a washing machine on sale may save you money over going to the laundromat every week. Buying energy efficient air conditioners instead of the old clunker hanging out your window will save money and is more earth-friendly.

4) Stock up on bulk items

Using your tax refund to stock up on bulk food, toiletries, and paper products is a great way to save money. Combine sales with coupons and fill your pantry with enough inexpensive goods to last till next year.

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“…. She gives great tips to stretch a dollar-and again, not just on food. Her recipes are kid and picky-eater friendly-which is another way to stretch a budget….” Carine Nadel is on The Reader’s Advisory Panel of Woman’s Day Magazine”…This one is huge on my list of must have books…” Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma”5 Meals for $5, is loaded with recipes like B-B-Q Ham Sandwiches w/Homemade B-B-Q Sauce and Mexican Beef Enchilada Lasagna, that cost, on average, under $1.60 per serving. With many costing under $1. Including a salad.” –Eric The Bachelor Guy

“…This one is huge on my list of must have books…” Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma –Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma

“5 Meals for $5, is loaded with recipes like B-B-Q Ham Sandwiches w/Homemade B-B-Q Sauce and Mexican Beef Enchilada Lasagna, that cost, on average, under $1.60 per serving. With many costing under $1. Including a salad.” Eric – The Bachelor Guy –Eric The Bachelor Guy
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I don’t want to sound like an advertisement for it here, but I love the site and have used it for years. It is a place to earn points for free trials, sign ups, shopping, and emails. All these points can be traded in for gift cards to great retailers. I get a free $25.00 gift card to Walmart or Barnes and Nobles every two months approximately.

If you do any shopping online, like free stuff, and don’t mind clicking a few links in emails, it is really worth your time to get involved here. You can even earn points for printing out and using grocery coupons. Ultra savings!

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A collection of the very best tips and tricks for stretching the family dollar from celebrity thrifters.

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You’ll be able to carry all you’ll ever need when you’re out on the town: ID, credit card, business cards, and a little cash. Id Case is made of study aluminum with glossy enameled top and embossed bottom. This Id case measures approximately 4″ x 2 7/8″ x 7/8″.

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“We have always known that delicious and nutritious meals can be prepared at home for less than a family spends off the value menu at the local fast food stop.The Frugal Foodie not only features tasty recipes that stretch the food dollar but also includes fun and useful tips for kids projects, beauty remedies and edible gifts.”– Rima Barkett and Claudia Pruett, authors of Cooking Dinner: Simple Italian Family Recipes Everyone Can Make.”Shirk and Star will have you whipping up delectable meals on a shoestring. Just think of all the cute shoes you can buy with those savings—you’ll truly be strutting your stuff in the kitchen!” —Ame Mahler Beanland, co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Nesting: It’s a Chick Thing© and Postcards from the Bump”This is the perfect book for the times. Actually, it’s perfect for any time! Cook up any of these delicious low-cost recipes, and you can put the extra money toward something else! If you love saving money, and (more…)

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