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Eat for Cheap: What You Can Do to Make Filling Family Dinners Fit a Tight Budget

Serving a slab of meat at the center of a dinner plate is a luxury that defies the advice of health experts and costs a lot of money. Instead, you can put satisfying and nutritious dinners on the table for your family without breaking your tight budget by making smart decisions about meat, sides, bread, and how you purchase your food.

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4 Ways to Cut Unnecessary Costs

Budgeting / By Guest Author

The cost of raising a family seems to increase all the time. For many people, any minor increases in income don’t necessarily keep pace with these added expenses. It can be tough to pay bills, make sure necessities are taken care of, and try to save a bit here and there. There are some costs in family finances that you might find are unnecessary. Cutting these down to size could help you save some funds or stretch your dollars further.

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4 Frugal Money Saving Tips to Cut Expenses

Frugality / By Guest Author

Providing for a family can be tricky, so you need to take every opportunity to save a bit of money. If you are struggling to find a balance between giving and saving, there are a few ways you might be able to do both simultaneously.

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Family Finance Tricks to Help You Save Instead of Spend

Frugality / By Tim McMahon

The growing cost of raising a family has many people looking for ways to save money. However, most folks don’t want to drastically change their current lifestyle just to save a few dollars. Luckily, there are a few simple changes you can make that can save you hundreds of dollars each year without making you too uncomfortable. Take a look at these 4 family finance tricks that can help you save instead of spend.

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4 Areas in Your Budget to Cut Back on for Extra Spending Money

Frugality / By Guest Author

Saving extra money can be simple if you have a plan. Once this has been established, be patient to stay committed to your goals. Here are some ways to cut back to have more money in your pocket.

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Frugal Living 101

Frugality / By Guest Author

Family expenses can run high, and it may seem challenging at times to stay on budget. After all, there are often home repairs, car repairs, medical bills and more that seem to develop out of the blue. To better plan and budget for unexpected expenses and to continue to live successfully on a tight budget, you need to strategically keep your regular expenses as low as possible. These tips can help you to more successfully accomplish your financial goals.

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