Tag: money
member name: Frugal Yankee
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May 27, 2009 02:37 PM EDT --
Americans cars are getting older. Last fall the average car was about 5.2 years old. Today it is over 6 years old. We are holding onto our cars longer. The purchase of a new car is being delayed as the . . .
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August 29, 2008 08:11 AM EDT --
A Frugal Yankee loves smart, common sense tips. Well, at least this one does. Sometimes they can save you some money, Sometimes they can save you time, and sometime you can simply impress your friends. . . .
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February 28, 2009 08:54 AM EST --
As the economy worsens, the reality of "paycheck frailty" becomes starker.
What does this really mean? Paycheck frailty is simply the weakness of our earning power. It revea ls how financially . . .
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March 16, 2009 09:53 AM EDT --
Are these REJECTED FRUGAL TIPS worthwhile?
The Frugal Yankee has been around for quite some time and people are generous with sharing tips that save money. After culling through all of the tips . . .
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April 15, 2009 05:42 AM EDT --
As the economy gets worse, there will be recession winners and, sadly, losers.
The recession winners are those businesses which thrive in a down turn. Americans are not eating out in restaurants . . .
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April 20, 2009 08:34 AM EDT --
Wednesday, April 22 Apple's Quarterly Report will be announced.
Since the introduction of the iPod and the iPhone, the alleged smarty pants on Wall Street look at Apple's Quarterly Report . . .
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April 27, 2009 09:42 AM EDT --
The warm weather is here as is a bad economy; this means it is time for budget baseball. There is nothing as American as baseball, but there is a problem. Going to baseball games with the family is increasingly . . .
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May 12, 2009 07:13 AM EDT --
Health Care in 2009 has changed.
With the world spinning as rapidly as it does, you may not have noticed that health care in 2009 has changed from even two years ago. Remember when we used to complain . . .
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May 04, 2009 10:13 AM EDT --
The last thing you want to do is to seem cheap while saving on Mother's Day
Yet in this recessionary economy saving on Mother's Day is a necessity, but making sure you do it right is even . . .
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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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March 20, 2008 02:46 PM EDT --
You buy a new piece of technology, perhaps a digital camera, or a lap top or even a new flat panel TV. A question is posed to you by the salesperson,"Do you want an extended warranty?" Uncertainty . . .
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January 21, 2009 01:18 PM EST --
Ok, let's be honest. The economy is not going to get better anytime soon. The pressure on our budgets is being wracked by rising costs and lowered incomes. The traditional virtue of New England thrift . . .
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April 04, 2009 08:38 AM EDT --
Who said it easy to be green?
Wasn't it Kermit the Frog? Didn't he sing, "It Isn't Easy Being Green" back in 1970? He was talking about his epidermis. These days were . . .
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May 20, 2009 03:53 PM EDT --
When it comes to grilling outside having some BBQ tips that impress is vital.
Man. Meat. Flames. Men seldom cook in the kitchen, but head outdoors, start
a fire and stand . . .
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June 16, 2009 01:48 PM EDT --
RECESSION WEDDINGS are just like any other, except there's less money to spend.
Back in 1939 it wasn't RECESSION WEDDINGS we were talking about, it was DEPRESSION W EDDINGS . Back then the average . . .
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October 07, 2009 09:17 AM EDT --
Once a little discussed ritual, tailgating has become mainstream and in this economy, frugal tailgating is essential. Web sites, sports networks, books and more all tout this fun pre-game event. It is . . .
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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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March 06, 2008 03:15 PM EST --
Before I get into discussing A Frugal Easter , please note this is an abbreviated version. The full version is on our web site, www.FrugalYankee.com . It is more in-depth and has more tips.
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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 16, 2007 01:42 PM EDT --
The food industry is not dedicated to feeding your family healthy, good food. Their mission is to take lots of money out of your pocket and leave you smiling about it.
Supermarkets are a mature . . .
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