Save Money Frugal Tips

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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Are you getting a tax refund this year? If you are smart, you should only be getting a small one.

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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Do you know about this great site? MyPoints.com

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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