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10 Ways to Save This Year: Homeswap

January 3, 2012 by jlpenner 1 Comment

OK- I will be honest this is not one of the tips I have been able to do yet. But the optimal word is..yet. Because I really want to. We live in the suburbs of San Diego and are around 25 minutes from the beach so I think that even though we are not directly in SD I think our home would still be desirable. Tip #6 to Save money this year- Ditch the hotel and swap homes on your {Read More}

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10 Ways to Save This Year- Drop Unused Services and Fees

December 29, 2011 by jlpenner 6 Comments

This tip might seem like a no brainer but I think sometimes we overlook them or even forget about some of the things we pay for so hopefully this is a good reminder. Tip #5 Save Money This Year by dropping unused services. I think the best way to see what you are really spending a month is to take a look at your credit card bills. If you save them grab all of last years- because some of the {Read More}

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10 Ways to Save in 2012- Shop Outside the Box

December 28, 2011 by jlpenner 2 Comments

This tip is one that I know not every one has time for.  But it is one I personally use all the time so I really wanted to mention it. #4 Shop Outside the Box to Save $$$ in 2012 Why do I mean by “shop outside the box”?  What I mean is to shop where you might not normally.  We are gluten free and gluten free products are small and expensive.  You will probably pay double or triple the {Read More}

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10 Ways to Save Money in 2012- Use Cash

December 26, 2011 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

During the middle of last year I picked up a copy of Dave Ramsey’s book, The Total Money Makeover, and I was so happy I did.  It really helped my husband and I to get our finances into check and start working on paying off some of the truly massive debt we incurred when our businesses failed and did a house remodel that we ended up not being able to afford. We have a plan now to “snowball” away our {Read More}

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10 Ways to Save Money in 2012- Use Coupons

December 25, 2011 by jlpenner 3 Comments

It’s a new year, so I am sure many of you are thinking about your new years resolutions.  I am a big believer that when you make changes baby steps are the best way to make it toward your goal- otherwise you can simply burn yourself out. Over the next few days I am going to give you 10 easy ways that you can save money in 2012.  Now you can do all of them if you like, but I {Read More}

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Video Blog: When And Where To Use Coupons!

December 16, 2011 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

  In part 6 of my video series I explain having the coupon is only the beginning; you also need to know when and where to use them! Make sure to check out all the videos on Thrifty Wifey YouTube Channel and stay tuned for next week talking about counterfeit coupons.  

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