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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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How to Save Money on Tools and Yard Equipment

These things can cost big money. But you can you save money on tool and yard equipment purchases if you follow some of the ideas listed below.

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Am I saving enough money?

Unemployment rates have reached record highs. Businesses are closing and laying off all their workers. Credit is tight and people can’t get loans for new cars or other purchases. Building a substantial savings account is necessary these days.

But the question still remains, “Am I saving enough money?”

Recommendations range from saving three to six months worth of income and keeping that amount on hand at all times. This should give you a cushion, especially if used frugally, in the time before you find another job. However, in this job market, finding a job might take longer than three or even six months. Harsh reality, but important to deal with.

I ask myself this question just like you, “Am I saving enough money?”

Being self-employed, I have to save for all my tax payments, my living expenses, and put aside enough to fill a savings account. Of course, taxes and living come before the thought of putting money aside for a rainy day. But I still schedule a certain amount of money going into my savings account every month, so I do not have to worry, “Am I saving enough money?”

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Nothing says summer like a new pair of sandals. But who wants to drive around in the heat looking for that perfect pair of shoes? Skip the mall and go to your computer for your next pair of hot summer sandals. Shoe shopping online has never been easier, more convenient and affordable. By learning a few strategies you can be wearing cute Tommy Hilfiger sandals within a few days without paying the designer price.

Shoe Shopping Online Saves You Time and Money – by Rissa Watkins

Learn how to save money on shoe shopping (a favorite past-time of ladies everywhere!) by comparing prices online.

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It does not have to be served straight out of the box, however. After all, macaroni and cheese is not a complete meal. It does not cover all the basic food groups and provides very little necessary protein. Below are five meal ideas, all costing under $5.00 to make, that starts with macaroni and cheese.

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Does any self-proclaimed frugal ones actually buy them?

I haven’t bought any of these plastic bags in years. You know why not? Because SO much stuff comes in plastic bags already. Bread (when we are not making homemade), frozen vegetables, apples, onions, and potatoes at the supermarket.

This world is FULL of plastic bags. Not only is reusing them good on the pocketbook, it is good for the environment as well. It is really amazing how saving money and saving the Earth go hand in hand.

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Save Money on Name Brand Clothes at the Flea Market

If you want to wear stylish name brand clothes, but cannot stand the super high prices, go shopping at the flea market. Flea market vendors are interested in bringing the hottest merchandise to the buying public, and that means dealing in name brand items. Shopping for name brand clothes at the flea market can save you a lot of money.

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Energy costs are skyrocketing, and people are searching for ways to stretch their budgets to cover heating and electricity in these winter months. Besides turning down the thermostat and increasing insulation, reducing the amount of heat or energy you use by closing up unused or uneccessary rooms can save you a lot of money on your monthly bills.

Close Up Unused Rooms – Registers

All registers in an unused room should be closed and covered to reduce energy costs and reduce waste. Be sure to do the same thing to air vents or registers that both push air into the room and take it out. Baseboard heaters can also be turned off and covered, though this is a bit more difficult.

Save Energy and Money by Closing Unused Rooms

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How to Save Money on Your Electricity Bill

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Whether it is peanut butter, ketchup, salad dressing, or honey, you are invariably not getting your money’s worth from bottled groceries. No matter how hard you try, there is usually still a couple of teaspoons of product at the bottom of the food jar or bottle. You can save money and reduce waste with these easy tips for getting the dregs out of food jars and bottles, and how to use them efficiently.

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