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Frugal Fitness: How to Build a Budget-Friendly Home Gym

Years ago, we had a gym membership. We did actually use it - for about a year. It was great. We were getting into good shape, lifting heavy(ish) and doing well. After the first year, between a move and annual fees increasing (surprise!), we decided to start putting together our own …
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A Frugal Mom’s Tips on How to Save Money

How do frugal people become frugal in the first place? I’ve often wondered how it happened to me. Did I learn it at home? Maybe a bit. I grew up in a solidly middle-class home and remember learning to look at sale racks and do price comparisons. Actually, I do think it became ingrained in me …
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How To Really Save Money Shopping Online

I love online shopping. Now, that doesn’t mean I like shopping per se. But the internet has made shopping a whole lot easier. It means I can sit at home in my pajamas and comparison shop a dozen sites in a half an hour while sipping a cup of tea. That beats the exhaustion that comes from driving …
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Funny and Motivational Money Quotes

Inside: Here is a list of the best money quotes to inspire and make you laugh. Do you like quotes? Certain quotations have the power to motivate, encourage thought, or provide a good laugh. Since this is a blog on personal finance, I thought I would round up a list of some of my favorite …
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10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Kids’ Clothes

Inside: Children are expensive, but their clothes don't need to be. Find out easy ways to rein in expenses and save money on kids' clothes. With kids, the expenses seem to never end. It may be hard to save money on daycare or healthcare, but clothes are an expense we have more control …
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Are You Wasting Time Trying to Save Money?

Inside: Do you spend too much time trying to save a buck? Learn when to say “stop” if you discover you are wasting time trying to save money. I don’t like wasting money. Does anybody? So, when it comes time to make a planned purchase, I like to research, research, research. That translates …
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15 Healthy Foods to Buy When You Are Broke

Once in a while, you might find your food budget is tight. You’ve lost your job, other expenses cropped up, or you're voluntarily trimming your food costs to save money for something else. It can be really hard to eat well-balanced meals and avoid processed foods when your budget is trimmed to …
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Learn How to Save Money on Laundry with These Easy Tips

Inside: Discover easy steps you can take to lower the cost of doing laundry. I’m sitting here listening to the washer and dryer running. Again. As a family of four with most of us either doing sports or other workouts, we certainly generate enough laundry. It seems obvious that we would …
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21 Fun, Cheap Date Ideas: Romance on a Dime

Inside: Whether you are a teen or have been married for over 20 years, finding ways to have a fun, cheap date night may leave you stumped. We’ve got you covered. We’ve all been there. You want to have some alone time with your sweetie. The normal dinner and a movie get pricey, though. And …
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Hi, I’m Laura. Here at Savvy Family Finance you will find tips on budgeting, saving, benefits, or even saving money on food and your home. Basically, we talk about the money part of life, and aim to help you easily manage it so you can enjoy life. Learn more.

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