Money Makeover

Make More Money!

March 1, 2012

There is only so much you can do to save money. I have covered most topics of our budget this month and shared ways to make money with some of the options to help not only save money but increase your income. Being an at home parent my options were limited as to what I [...]

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Freebies – How and where to get them

February 28, 2012

Sourcing freebies is something I have lots of fun with. I have a few ways I easily find them, which I will share further down. I often hear about how fantastic the freebies and coupons are in the USA and how many people wish we had similar here. We don’t have many coupons but every [...]

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Hobbies – How to make or save money with them

February 27, 2012

Hobbies can well and truly drain your finances if you let them. Some hobbies are nice and cheap while others like skydiving are not so cheap. If you are good at your hobby you can possibly find some ways to make money from it. Otherwise, maybe you could look for some free or cheap hobbies. [...]

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Buy quality

February 26, 2012

There are many times when quality over quantity should come into play in regards to purchases. Being frugal is not about buying the cheapest of everything, but about using your money wisely. For example paying say $500 for a good quality appliance is better than paying $350 for a cheaper version, that lasts half as [...]

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How to calculate your net worth

February 25, 2012

Have you ever calculated your net worth? Do you know how to? It is not too hard if you have your paperwork together and know the value of your things (e.g. home). Your assets minus your debt = your net worth. So if you sold off what you own for it’s current value such as [...]

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No Spend Challenge

February 24, 2012

A no spend challenge is essentially a commitment to yourself to not spend money. The rules you set are entirely up to you. I have done 2 recently with great results. If you are a spendaholic or can’t see where all your money is going a no spend challenge is a great way to make [...]

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