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Frugal Moms Living Well for Less

Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses

If you've been following our Forget the Joneses series, by now you should have computed how much money you’ll need to retire, to pay off debt, and build your emergency fund. For some of you, there isn’t enough cash to make it happen. Others may … [Read more...]

Financial Success Checklist

Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when.  Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [Read more...]

Be a Proactive Shopper and Save

When it comes to saving on everything from groceries to home decor, it helps to be a proactive shopper.  That means knowing what you need before you need it and buying when prices are rock bottom, rather than when you run out of something and have to … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?

If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta with bottled sauce and fresh steamed green beans. … [Read more...]

Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes

Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget.  When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]