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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:36 -0800

YNAB 3
In a few hours my YNAB giveaway will be over. I promised to let you know about changes that will be made when YNAB 3 comes...
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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:26 -0800

You Tell Me: Overdraft Opt-In Rule
Yesterday the Federal Reserve enacted a rule, which would make it mandatory that banks make customers opt-in to overdraft...
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:53 -0800

This Christmas Give Presence
No, that’s not a typo in the title. This Christmas, instead of giving presents, give presence. That’s the message the...
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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:49:52 -0800

Thank a Veteran Today
I’m taking the day off to celebrate Veteran’s Day. The plan was to go to a local veteran’s memorial, but...
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:31 -0800

Tightwad Tuesday: Frugal Grain Grinder
In my quest to eat healthier, I’ve been wanting to try to grind my own grains. But I’ve found the cost of grain grinders...
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:53 -0800

Budgeting is Easy with YNAB & a Giveaway!
Last week I mentioned that this time of year is when a lot of people let their budgets slip a bit. The easiest way to stay on...
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:38 -0800

Friday Linkfest: Savvy Shopping Edition
I used to buy my kids’ clothes a year in advance, on clearance. Then they both hit huge growth spurts and started skipping...
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:33 -0800

Kyle’s Coupons: Not-So-Common-Sense Money Saving Tips
The following is a regular feature by Kyle of Rather-Be-Shopping. If you like this post, consider subscribing to his blog’s...
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:00:55 -0800

Tightwad Tuesday: Photo Christmas Cards
I like to send and receive Christmas cards. In today’s busy society, sometimes Christmas cards are the only time I update...
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:38 -0800

Don’t Wait Until January to Think About Budgeting
It’s November, and people are thinking about buying Christmas presents, shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, and all the other...
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:38 -0700

You Tell Me: The Future of the United States
Since Halloween is approaching, I thought I’d give myself a good scare. I decided to take a look at the U.S. National Debt...
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:19 -0700

Cheap and Simple Home Decorating
Home decorating isn’t my forte. I think it’s because I’m more logical than artistic. Still, I’m always looking for...
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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:18 -0700

Tightwad Tuesday: Favorite Cheap Rainy Day Activities
Yesterday it rained. And rained and rained and rained. The weather has gone from “play outside all day” to “hunker...
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:21 -0700

How to Move Your Bank Account With Confidence
Today is the day. Almost two months ago, I declared I would do it. I’m changing banks this afternoon. My husband and I...
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:47 -0700

You Tell Me: Pay Czar Cuts Salaries
Yesterday, Kenneth Feinberg, the U.S.’s new Pay Czar, announced that the cash compensation of top level execs at banks the...
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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:09:03 -0700

Happy Birthday to My Boy!
There’s no regular Being Frugal post today for a couple of reasons. Mainly, it’s because I had a killer migraine...
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:49 -0700

Tightwad Tuesday: 4-H
Since we’ve begun homeschooling, we’ve had more time to explore outside activities for the kids, than we did when they were...
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:27 -0700

What is Success?
What is your definition of success? I’ve been thinking about that a lot over the weekend. I attended a women’s retreat...
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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:49 -0700

Friday Linkfest: Finally Fall Edition
I’m so excited! It rained this week! Finally the weather is cooling down and it feels like fall. I love homeschooling on...
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:06 -0700

Does a Bad Economy Equal a Sad Christmas for the Kids?
I was perusing the news sites yesterday, when an article caught my eye. All I want for Christmas: A Job. Right below the...
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:06 -0700

Tightwad Tuesday: Frugal Halloween Costumes
Halloween is a mere 18 days away. Do your kids know what they are going to be? Every year I ask my kids what they want to be,...
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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:53 -0700

Are You Prepared for the Worst?
Over the weekend I learned some devastating news. A friend that I had lost touch with a while back lost her husband Saturday...
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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:03 -0700

Are You Willing to Jump Out of the Boat?
Last night I went to my ladies Bible study at church. We’re studying John, the beloved disciple, but last night there was a...
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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:52 -0700

Tightwad Tuesday: Once a Month Cooking
My longtime readers know that the biggest problem I have in keeping a budget is in the area of cooking (or lack of) and eating...
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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:02 -0700

The Non-Update on My Escrow Refund
It’s been over a month since I received a rubber escrow refund check from my former mortgage provider, Taylor, Bean, &...
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