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#1 03-16-2010, 12:37 AM

Frugal, Frugality, Penny-wise, Prudent, or Poor Thread

Whatever you wanna call it you can post it here.

This thread is where you can ask questions, post cost saving tips, living advice, or consumer news that can help us all save money in these trying times.

#2 03-16-2010, 12:38 AM

The best Checking Account Cash Offers and promotions

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#3 03-16-2010, 12:38 AM

Double-Coupon Event Scheduled For KMarts. Start Clipping and Save Big First Week of April

Find your participating store HERE

How Kmart doubles work:

-You can use coupons up to a $2 off value.

-Maximum of 5 manufacturer?s coupons per day can be used to double

So, you?ll want to start scoping out the coupons you can use for that sale now! Typically most printable coupons are valid for about a month, so you can start printing them off now to use for the sale starting April 4th. Look for those higher-value coupons up to $2 for the best value when doubled!

#4 03-16-2010, 12:51 AM

Someone else's (obvs not mine) life advice that i thought might be helpful for ppl browsing the frugal living thread

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#5 03-16-2010, 01:02 AM

Check out the site for all the tips:

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maxbailey · #6 03-16-2010, 05:43 AM

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That's some good reading right there.

Boon · #7 03-16-2010, 06:47 AM

Stay out of strip clubs. You're just throwing money away. And the chicks won't give you sex, Expletive. Ever.

Goat Gosselin · #8 03-16-2010, 10:30 AM

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-1 that is false

for me it was anyways

#9 03-16-2010, 01:22 PM

Less Detergent Washes as Well, Saves You a Lot of Money

Modern dishwashers and washing machines are designed to use much less water and detergent than their predecessors, but most people haven't adjusted their detergent-filling technique to match. The New York Times says you're wasting a lot of money.

The financial section of the New York Times highlights a small but frequent way you can save money. Go easy on the detergent you're pouring into your washing machine and dishwasher. A little gets the job done and a lot just goes down the drain. They write:

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MrGoutHimself · #10 03-16-2010, 01:59 PM

You'd be surprised at what people will throw away. And once it's on the curb, it's not their property anymore. I spend at least one day a week going through trash in the richer neighborhoods. I always fill up on discarded food and soda that day too, so that's a bonus. And my torn panties collection is filling the back of a Ford 8500 box truck!
-SRD