Fudge Pie – Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Fudge Pie is frugal because it's made with ingredients that we almost always have on hand! If you need to satisfy your chocolate craving make a Fudge Pie! Totally indulge by serving with ice cream and hot fudge!

Fudge Pie – It’s another frugalicious and fast recipe from The Budget Diet, and it’s the perfect Valentine’s dessert! Fudge Pie is frugal because it’s made with ingredients that we almost always have on hand! Fudge Pie is fast…30 minutes total preparation and baking time! If you need to satisfy your chocolate craving make a … Read more

Where Are the Double Coupons?

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It was April 2011 when Kroger started slowly rolling out its plan to stop double coupons. Double coupons were an extremely popular cost-saving strategy among the coupon community and the changes were not accepted quietly. As the practice spread to other states in the Kroger stable and to other grocery store chains, the “Bring Back … Read more

Fixer-Upper: How to Budget a Home Renovation Project

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Now that the economy is regaining its strength, more and more people are becoming interested in investing in their homes through renovations. While you can certainly increase the value of your home while making it more comfortable through a renovation, you’ll also want to make sure that you spend the right amount of money so … Read more

How to Retire Like a Millionaire

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Remember playing Monopoly and retiring a millionaire? It seemed so easy. Now reality is setting in. Take a deep breath because it is still possible. You have two options…start saving early or move where you can live like a millionaire! How to Retire Like a Millionaire Be a Millionaire – To live like a millionaire, … Read more

5 Common Budget Pitfalls

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Is this the year to get your finances in order? Have you put your pen to paper, and developed a written household budget? Household Budget Tips It’s easy to remember to budget for your mortgage/rent, utility bills and car payments, but did you remember to budget for car repairs and vet bills? What about plumbing … Read more

Stop Wasting Food!

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I hate throwing away food! Maybe it’s because I’m a frugal foodie, or maybe it’s because I remember my mother saying “there are starving children in Africa.” Whatever the reason, I still hate throwing away food. Stop wasting food with these organizational and produce storage tips. You’ll learn how to turn fresh herbs into dried, … Read more

Utilize Those Christmas Gift Cards With Post-Holiday Sales

If you weren’t one of the millions of Americans who took advantage of November and December mega sales like Black Friday or those crazy after-Christmas clearances, you missed the lines and the crowds, but you didn’t necessarily miss the best prices. Whether you’re hitting a sale or not, using a gift card is like shopping … Read more

5 Reasons To Be Financially Stable

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According to USA Today, 69 percent of American household are in debt. As well, each household struggles with an average of $70,000 in debt – which his more than some adults’ annual salaries, especially in these tough economic times. These five reasons can support you in your goal of becoming financially stable.   Benefits of … Read more