Tag: saving
member name: Frugal Yankee
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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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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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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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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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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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August 24, 2009 05:23 AM EDT --
A strong case can be argued that like academics, sports and arts are important parts of a child’s education. Unfortunately, that view is not held by many school systems.
Over the years, as . . .
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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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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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September 24, 2007 03:42 PM EDT --
AN OUNCE OF RPEVENTION: Down into the Belly of the Beast
Part 2 in a series about Fall home maintainence
Money has a way of getting lost in the basement. For some, this area of the house is not high a . . .
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October 29, 2007 03:27 PM EDT --
This Frugal Yankee loves collecting useful little bits of information. Sometimes they are tips and sometimes, well, they’re just useful. The other day Mrs. Frugal Yankee has a decal stuck on a laptop. . . .
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