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These 5 words will save you AT LEAST $1,000 this year!

Shared on April 10 24 Comments

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I have a habit of attaching catchy phrases to situations in my life where decisions are required. These little phrases help me stay on track without having to over think my decision. I don't know about you, but I really don’t like the feeling of buying something and later realizing it was a waste of money. Truthfully, I regret the small useless purchases as well as the larger ones. I look at that $4 I spent unnecessarily at Starbucks and see thousands that I spent the same way over the years because, at the time, $4 didn't seem like a big deal.  But it really adds Keep Reading

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7 Things You Don’t Really Need But Buy Anyway

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Recently, as I was shopping at Target and buying yet another round of products to keep our household running, it occurred to me that I could easily stop spending money on things that we don't really need but are simply conditioned to buy. What first got me thinking about this were the dryer sheets I paid $4.99 for. Really? Do we really need little sheets of fabric softener to make our clothes smell and feel nice? I grew up hanging my family's clothes on the clothes line in the back yard.  The clothes often ended up smelling like grass, fresh air, or even mildew if I accidentally forgot Keep Reading

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How You Can Save Money by Impulse Saving

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Learn more about ImpulseSave to fatten your savings! Every day, we’re faced with spending decisions. Out for lunch…“Should I order the daily special or what I really want – the pricey crab cakes?”  On the way home after a long day…”Should we get Chinese takeout or grill hamburgers like we planned?  In the checkout line…”Mmmmm – Rachael Ray’s 30 no-fuss meals in under 30 minutes look delicious and easy! I need this magazine!” Sound familiar? I face spending decisions all day long every day, and I’m sure you do, too.  A long time ago, I tried to implement a system where I rewarded myself Keep Reading

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