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    Thrift Store vs Consignment Store

    Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

    There has been some debates on what is the difference in a Thrift Store and a Consignment Store. The major difference is the price. Thrift stores take donations, consignment stores sell for individuals. If you think about it consignment stores add a middleman that wants to make his or her profit on the goods that [...]

    Making Your Own Halloween Costumes on the cheap $20 or less

    Monday, October 18th, 2010

    Halloween is approaching quickly, do you have your Halloween Costume? Last year Katie and I, probably spent a combined $80-100 on our Halloween Costumes. This year is going to be different, because were spending $0. We’ve decide to take this year off and hand out candy to the kids, but next year is going to [...]

    5000 mile oil change, can I make it 6000?

    Monday, September 6th, 2010

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    Is frugal the new cool?

    Friday, September 3rd, 2010

    I can remember back in my younger years, everyone had to have polos and new cars. Back before we had a concept of what money was and how hard it was to make it. Back when all we had to do is ask. Do you remember going shopping with your mom for school clothes? Ever [...]

    Keep the change, build up your savings

    Friday, August 6th, 2010

    Do you eat out every day? Are you a Starbucks fan? What do you do with the left over change? If you pay for your purchases with a debit or credit card you probably end up spending the change. I have a challenge for you, the bunch who say “there’s no room in my budget [...]