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The difference between justification and optimism in spending money, the importance of fostering an awareness of indirect costs, and how taking a “free” offer when you don’t need it doesn’t make you smart.

Many people blame credit cards and credit card companies for consumer debt. But only one person is responsible for your debt. You.

We would like to thank Karen Datko of MSN Money Central’s Smart Spending for the mention on our recent post: Economical Pet and Child Safe Ways to Repel and Kill Ants, Spiders and Other Insects.
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Tiny leaks and evaporation put a constant drain on your resources. As discussed in our previous post, From Pennies One Million Dollars Grow, a few cents saved here and there can add up to be a significant amount. Here we offer 101 suggestions for plugging expenditures in various aspects of your life – around the [...]

The first ever Carnival of Pecuniary Delights featuring quality articles form 68 personal finance and frugality bloggers on saving, spending, personal finance, money management, investing, debt, credit, economy, career and more.

Being considerate of businesses’ operating costs can potentially save you money.

Hold a “Financial Lent” or fast to see what luxuries you can live without and how much money you can save by cutting back or giving it up altogether.