Frugal Basics

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  Why I still pack my lunch (even though I don't have to)

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  "Teach me how to be frugal!" (in 10 steps)

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  Upping my protein on a budget

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  5 More Frugal Laundry Tips

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  I was a loud budgeter before TikTok existed

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  8 Homemade Sauce Ideas (from a sauce fan)

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  Live the good life, just cheaper

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  How I got my first two nursing school semesters paid for

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  Do you live in an ingredient household?

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  What to do when a frugal activity backfires

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  Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

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  Can you freeze food in glass jars?

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  CVS | How I shop at an expensive store!

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  Some money decisions aren't about hard numbers

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  Buy Nothing Group: 10/10

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  Is a recession coming? What about a personal recession?

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  Should you have a stocked pantry in case of food insecurity?

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  A day in the frugal life

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  How to sell books on eBay

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  Will it work? Try it and see!

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  Nine eBay selling tips for beginners

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  5 reasons your homemade pizza is terrible (or meh)

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  On the importance of an emergency fund (and targeted savings funds)

• I did something stupid and it cost me $50.

• How to rack up library late fees

• What we think of Ting after 3 years (plus I'm giving away 3 smartphones!)

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  On up-front cost vs. cost-per-use

• On Rebates, Deal Sites, and Consumption

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  What's the best cash-back site for online shopping?

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  Get $50 for switching to Ting Wireless thru Wednesday!

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  How to get cheap home phone service with Ooma

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  Late to the retirement savings game? Me too. Here's what I tell myself.

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  I just bought a 99 cent razor subscription.

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  I'll be me. And you can be you.

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  My Top 5 Smartphone Apps

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  Missed a credit card payment? Ask for a late fee refund.

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  It's an awfully good time to come to Ting, peoples.

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  The type of sale I can't stand

• Which food storage containers are the best?

• How to lower your smartphone bill (to $21/month!)

• Why I got a smart phone

• Saving Time vs. Saving Money