Where do you do your grocery shopping? For a long time I would only shop at the big supermarket chains- it was easy and, I assumed, cheaper. They buy in bulk and have obscene specials, yet my grocery bill would chew up huge amounts of cash every week. I’d do a big initial shop but […]
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If I offered you free food- say, a shopping bag full every week- would you take it? If it’s food that you would normally buy, food that’s healthy and fresh? That’s what you get if you can eliminate food waste. Americans waste an average of 20 pounds1 of food per month for every person. 20
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Personal injuries come in all forms and sizes, from minor scrapes and bruises to those that threaten your career or – worse – your life. When most people think of personal injuries, however, they usually only think of it as a one-time event that’s over as soon as it’s treated. But personal injuries often last
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You have a house full of items big and small that you don’t really use anymore, and you’ve decided it’s time to rid yourself of them all. Holding a garage sale is a great way to have your unwanted items taken away while netting you a tidy profit in the process. But how do you
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It’s not uncommon for people to be wary about money-making advertisements online. Some less-than-credible operators have given the field a bad name. Thankfully, there are plenty of legitimate ways to earn money online. Read on for a few suggestions. Online tutoring If you have skills in teaching, establish a position with one of the many
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My first home of my own was on a relatively small Caribbean island, which means most products were imported from other countries. This resulted in a high cost of living. I’m thankful that I formed many of my adult habits- cooking, cleaning, and general independence- in an expensive foreign country because I learned how to
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Cat and I know a thing or two about always being a renter and never a buyer. Home ownership will be in our futures someday, but we’re getting pretty good at this whole renting business in the meantime. Cat gave some tips to help get your rent deposit back. I wanted to talk about another
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Grocery Costs Around the U.S. As personal finance bloggers, we tend to always think our area is a high cost of living area, which may not always be true when compared to other places throughout the world. To discover where the cost of living truly is high, a group of bloggers got together and compared
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If you’re stopping by after reading about Benny on Frugalwoods, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. If you want to read more about Natalie & me (Cat), check out our deets here. As I look at the window, I’m watching the second snowfall for this winter here in New Jersey. Maybe the bliss will wear
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Despite not being a fan of cold weather, this is my favorite time of year. Holidays are wonderful, but I’m also one of those December babies. People would always ask, and sometimes still do, if my birthday was overshadowed by Christmas. I’ve been asked if I received fewer birthday gifts in lieu of Christmas gifts
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