Archive for the 'Frugal' Category


10 Surprising Things You Can Turn Into Cash

Everyone has made a set amount of money up until this point in their lives, some of which is still liquid (cash in a savings account or wallet), and some of which is spent and gone (car, clothes, food consumed last week).
But what about taking some of the things you have from the money [...]


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5 Ways Spending More is Actually Frugal

If you are a frequent reader of personal finance articles, you are familiar with some of the most commonly cited ways to save money – bring your lunch to work, install a programmable thermostat, cancel your cable, etc. In general, choosing the most frugal option is good for your bottom line. But sometimes, spending a [...]


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How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Do you own a home? If so, you can do more infrastructural changes to make your home more energy efficient. These are in addition to the behavioral changes I outlined yesterday in How to Make Your Apartment More Energy Efficient.
These types of changes are more permanent, and may also increase the value of your [...]


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How to Make Your Apartment More Energy Efficient

When I was a child, I remember my mother armed with a hairdryer in my bedroom. She covered first my one window, and then the other one with plastic sheets, and then sealed them into place with hot air. I remember crying for hours that night and pleading with her to take it down because [...]


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Free Trial from Netflix

We needed some DVDs for vacation, so I’m giving Netflix a trial run. It’s free, so we’ll feature it as our Free Money Friday offer this week.
How to Get Your Free Trial

Start your new membership at Netflix.
Register your email.
Select a monthly plan and subscription rate and complete the enrollment process.
Get a free 2 [...]


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