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Do You Use Those Store Super Saver Cards?

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First let me say that even though I portray a photo and story about the Savers/Value Village “Super Savers Club Card” I'm including all the other super saver cards, for example, from the regular grocery stores and pet food marts and the like. I've been visiting Savers lately because my boss gave me $50 for my birthday last month.  Cash, from her own pocket.  Isn't that sweet of her?  I thought it was.  She always remembers my birthday, but usually… Read the rest
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Why You Should Always Pay Yourself First When Budgeting

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Today I have a guest post from Natalie who blogs at Debt and the Girl.   Natalie has student loans, a mortgage, and credit card debt and she is like many of the rest of us, just trying to get out of debt.  Here today is Natalie's take on why we should always pay ourselves first when budgeting. Budgeting your money can be a very daunting task and can leave you running for the hills if you are not aware how… Read the rest
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Don’t Let a Salesperson Put An Order In for You

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Last week at work I made a mistake.  I'm in charge of ordering the office supplies and a representative from one of the big chains was coming by to visit with me and tell me all about the “business” portion which I was sure to save oodles of money versus using the retail. We don't buy a lot of office supplies, we're pretty frugal and we also are affiliated with a recycling company which gives us some products.  I would… Read the rest