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member name: Frugal Yankee
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July 25, 2007 09:38 AM EDT --
IS IT REALLY FREE?
There’s a four-letter word we Frugal Yankees love: F-R-E-E. We maintain a list of really free stuff that we think is useful.
Copywriters have learned that “FREE” . . .
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August 06, 2007 03:07 PM EDT --
We’ve told you about Freebies to “Stay Away From These” and some to “Be Cautious” . Now here are the real goods.
GRAB THESE BABIES
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May 05, 2008 11:36 AM EDT --
The Frugal Yankee won't go into why our economy is sucking so much wind. All we need to know is regular folks are paying the price for poor leadership and wanton greed. As summer gets closer, many . . .
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June 09, 2008 06:48 PM EDT --
Summer has come early this year. The temps are high. The humidity is high and staying cool is more expensive than ever. Savvy folks know there are simple, frugal ways to stay cool and not spend too much . . .
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September 04, 2007 07:31 AM EDT --
Prices are going up, and and our earning power is not keeping up. Being frugal is not just a virtue, it has become a necessity. So here are some tips on how to lower your bill. Some of these I may have . . .
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July 31, 2008 10:12 AM EDT --
With gas prices reaching a crisis, the Crankee Yankee (evil twin of the Frugal Yankee), has compiled a list of ways to save more gas than ever before. You probably heard of hypermiling. There are web sites . . .
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August 01, 2007 12:01 PM EDT --
We Frugal Yankees love free stuff. But today, we’re presenting some Freebies that you should look at very carefully and “Be Cautious." Last time, we covered “Stay . . .
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May 15, 2008 10:53 AM EDT --
Before you even start the thinking stage, let along the planning stage, of remodeling, there is something you should know. You will lose money. Even in the good old days of the go-go housing boom, very . . .
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August 04, 2008 09:39 AM EDT --
OK, we are all concerned about the incredibly high price of gas, the Frugal Yankee is not interested in ascribing blame, other than to say short sighted politicians and short sighted car manufacturers . . .
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June 11, 2008 10:27 AM EDT --
Father's Day is this Sunday. The history and the impact of this pseudo-holiday is best left to others, but the Frugal Yankee does want lay out a few factoids.
First up, Americans lack imagination . . .
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August 21, 2007 08:13 AM EDT --
Did you know the average American spends $87 per week on food? That number, pulled from a US census report, is probably the gross sales divided by the number of Americans, including kids. So the average . . .
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August 27, 2007 10:21 AM EDT --
Over the past few weeks, the Frugal Yankee has been tackling supermarkets. We are continuing this with a look at some more dirty little secrets lurking in the aisles and at the checkout counter.
We believe . . .
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February 11, 2008 07:26 AM EST --
The Frugal Yankee hopefully makes smart financial decisions. There are many people and companies out there who love nothing better than taking your hard earned money out of your pockets and put it in . . .
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December 30, 2007 07:50 PM EST --
It's that time. Everyone, everywhere is making a resolution. Some folks are making more than one. Lose weight. Get more exercise. Balance the checkbook. Be nicer. Whatever. All in the desire to improve . . .
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December 02, 2008 10:39 AM EST --
The Frugal Yanke e hopes you had a great Thanksgiving with a lot to be thankful for- good health, good family, good friends, a good job or if you're truly lucky all of the above. As you sat down . . .
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October 03, 2007 02:53 PM EDT --
Getting Cozy for the Coming Winter?
You Aren’t the Only One!
With the nippy air hitting, Frugal Yankees every where know, the mice are coming!
Yep, those little rodents are looking for a warm . . .
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November 08, 2007 04:48 PM EST --
A fair number of folks have asked if there were any rules for being a frugal person. I used to say no, but then I started thinking about it. I started jotting down some notes and realized there . . .
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November 29, 2007 10:35 AM EST --
If you're giving gift cards this Christmas, read on. If not, well, this article isn’t for you.
Gift cards have become HUGE. Retailers of all stripes love them, and why not? These babies make . . .
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September 17, 2007 04:45 PM EDT --
FALL INSPECTION GUIDE, Part One
The Exterior
Summer is over and the time is right for fighting old man winter - sorry, Rolling Stones. A Frugal Yankee knows an ounce of prevention will save money, time, . . .
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October 15, 2007 03:48 PM EDT --
I suppose we've all been raised to be leery of any game at a carnival, at least I was. They may be fun, and winning a big stuffed doll for your squeeze is always a way of proving yourself worthy. Sadly, . . .
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