I have read hundreds of money saving tips and there have been some great ideas on how to save money for basic needs. Our problem is that we don’t have many of these options available to us in the area we live. We are incredibly lucky to live in a very low cost of living…
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Julia and I both agree that paying off debt is a very important goal in our life. But we also do not want to fail to save for our future. We are both strong believers in paying off debt aggressively while aggressively saving for our future. Saving more than an emergency fund is not usually…
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Strip malls and shopping plazas are popping up everywhere. There might be two Walmart’s within a 15 mile radius of each other depending on where you live. Knowing your different stores and the prices for items that you purchase often. Even if they are the same store. This is way more important than some might…
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Water catching systems are more than just useful for homesteaders, even semi homesteaders, they are a necessity. The uses are limitless, from watering the garden to setting up a system for the house. Know what your uses for the water will be. Will you be using the water for your animals or will you be…
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Unless you are extremely lucky or fortunate, most people have to work in one way or form. Whether it is a stay at home mom (day care is expensive, so think of the savings as your salary – you are so underpaid) or working a 9-5, saving money should always be a priority. It becomes…
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Everyone likes a good party. Whether it is hosting for a large event or small, the costs add up. A party or special event can blow a grocery budget quicker than anything else when you have to cover all the cost. There are ways to help ease the blow of hosting an event. Spread the…
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Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, Weddings all have one thing in common besides being special times of the year in a person’s life. They are usually associated with either the act of giving or receiving a gift. If you aren’t careful, buying gifts can hit your budget hard. When you are one person and have to buy…
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Unless you are fully self-sufficient and have a viable working homestead, you are going to spend some time at the grocery store. Food is a necessity that all people require to live. And this is used against us by corporations who jack up the prices on life’s necessities. Know your best prices in your area…
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Aaron and I have been together for over 2 ½ years and the only time we have ever argued about money was when we first started dating and he wouldn’t let me pay for anything. We have very similar values when it comes to money, we are both savers, but that is only part of…
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Meal plans are one of the best things a person can do to help increase household efficiency and save money at the grocery store. Knowing what you are going to cook for your meals saves time and helps you plan ahead for the day. Having a set meal plan helps you narrow down what is…
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