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Seven Ways to Save $1,000 for Your Emergency Fund

Dave Ramsey, financial guru who has helped so many families get out of debt, recommends that most of us start on the path to financial solvency by first saving up $1,000 toward an emergency fund. By having a solid emergency fund, we are less likely to go into debt, should the unexpected happen, such as the home furnace needing to be replaced, the car needing to be repaired, or the experience of a medical crisis. Saving that $1,000 is the first step of Ramsey’s overall get-out-of-debt plan. How can you save that much when there doesn’t seem to be any … Continue reading →

Five Unconventional Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses

You use coupons at the grocery store, combine errands to save gas, and watch your spending to save money, but is there anything else that you can do to save on your everyday expenses? Probably. Take a look at the following unconventional ways to save. You just may be able to save hundreds in just a few hours. 1. Cut your property tax. With the economic downturn home values have decreased by thousands of dollars. However, your property tax assessment probably doesn’t reflect this new value, which means that you could be paying taxes on a home value that isn’t … Continue reading →

Frugal Living 2006 Year In Review

The frugal living blog has grown in leaps and bounds in only one years time! 2006 was a fabulous year for families.com’s frugal fanatics who were offered hundreds of money saving ideas as well as a giant merger with a fantastic community of coupon clippers and deal finders. Check out the Deals forum to learn more about that. Throughout 2006 the frugal living writers brought you several great articles on saving money on everything imaginable, however I’d like to take a moment to spotlight a few of the more common items we all strive to save money on. These are … Continue reading →