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Should I Worry About Christmas in July?

July 24, 2019 by Penny 3 Comments
Smartphone Apps to Make Money for Real

OK, fine. Worry isn’t the right word. But I am *thinking* about Christmas in July. And if you celebrate that holiday or have any other big end-of-year plans, you should probably be thinking about it, too. Why? Because if you plan far enough in advance, it can be painless and, dare I say, enjoyable. In … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Make Tagged: apps. sinking fund, Christmas, holiday, PayPal, savings

Holiday Money Wins 4

December 21, 2018 by Penny 4 Comments
Win with money over the holidays

It’s the shortest day of the year, but we’re going to party hard. And not just because every day from here on out gets a little bit lighter and brighter for a little bit longer. Nope, we’re celebrating because the holiday money wins came pouring in this week. Why? I suspect a lot of us … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: 529, celebrations, Christmas gifts, debt, debt payoff, holiday, money wins, student loans, wins

Holiday Money Wins Part 3

December 10, 2018 by Penny 7 Comments
Pay for Christmas in Advance Money Wins

How much money are you dropping this holiday season? $100? $250? $1000? (You know, the number that is otherwise known as the national average.) Last week, I shared my money win that Christmas was already paid for. It feels great to not have to worry about the cost of anything. It’s especially exciting because I … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: consumerism, gifts, holiday, holiday shopping, saving, savings account, sinking fund, spending

Four Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving More Frugal

November 14, 2018 by Penny 17 Comments
Four Ways to Have a Frugal Thanksgiving

Alright, alright. With Thanksgiving time nearly upon us, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much money Americans spend on turkey time each year. About $165, with nearly $68 of that going to travel.  In my mind, this number is the problem with averages. If you are flying your family across the country, you’re spending … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: baking, cooking, family, frugal, holiday, holiday expenses, recipes, spending, Thanksgiving, travel

A Tale of Two Valentine’s Days

February 12, 2018 by Penny 22 Comments

It’s a tale as old as time. Or at least as old as Hallmark. Couple sees Valentine’s Day on calendar. Couple spends lots o’ bucks to show their love. It doesn’t have to be like that, but for us, it was. The Ghost of Valentine’s Day Past Last year, my husband sent me a text … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spend Tagged: 529, budget, college fund, frugal, holiday, restaurants, spending, Valentine's Day

Frugally Awesome…or Awkward: Holiday Edition

January 3, 2018 by Penny 34 Comments

The holidays are full of awkward moments. Like when your mother-in-law excitedly shepherds you into the family room to see the new family photos she framed. Your two sisters-in-law look like they stepped out of a magazine. And you? Well, you look like a cross between a Goodyear blimp and Violet Beauregarde because that’s what … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: awkward, budget, Christmas, frugal, holiday, saving, spending

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