By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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A person’s ability to come up with a creative, romantic, and frugal Valentine’s date is a true indicator of that person’s ability to come up with creative, thoughtful, and debt-free lifestyle choices.
We’ve already covered many frugal and creative Valentine’s dates in nine unusual Valentine’s dates that are frugal too, cheap debt-free valentine’s dates, and you calling me a cheap date? You betcha. Browse all three of these articles and you will have enough great date ideas to take you through to your 25th wedding anniversary.
However, these ideas still require you follow some very important rules:
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Understanding your credit – What is good credit? Learn what your credit ratings and ranges mean. (MoneyCrashers)
Hilarious tax stories – CPA’s reveal tax writeoffs that didn’t work. Yup, someone actually tried them. (Bargaineering)
Budgeting solution – Hate planning? Here’s how to budget for those who don’t like to prepare in advance. (Wisebread)
Surviving a layoff – Find out what to do after losing your job. (The Digerati Life)
Nonfans win big – Here are 4 Super Bowl deals for non-football fans. (MainStreet)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Asset protection strategies – How to protect your wealth from lawsuits. (MoneyCrashers)
Beat monotony – Fifteen frugal ways to battle boredom. (Wisebread)
Shrink your rent – How to negotiate lower rent in your current apartment. (Free From Broke)
Bargain traveling – How to book cheap flight and air travel deals. (The Digerati Life)
Money matters - Setting financial goals for couples. (20 and Engaged)
New airline rules – A new federal law allows consumers to cancel a flight booking within 24 hours and get a full refund. Plus, other benefits.
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Time for a vacay? Learn how to plan a cheap road trip. (Money Crashers)
Find out what SOPA is and how it will affect you? (Wisebread)
Is your lease almost over? Here’s how to get a bargain when apartment hunting. (Free From Broke)
Trim the fat with these everyday savings tips. (The Digerati Life)
Hitting the grocery store? Here’s a list of items to skip to save money at grocery store. (The Consumerist)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Pantry clean-up – Learn how to organize your pantry and save cash. (Wisebread)
Money problems – Find out how the national debt could hurt your wallet. (MainStreet)
Saving for retirement – Five minute guide to your 401k. (Fabulous & Frugal)
Paying off debt – Five tricks to paying off your holiday debt. (Time Moneyland)
Prepaid credit card – Is the financial guru Suze Orman’s “Approved Card” worth it? (20 and Engaged)
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If you haven’t already heard, we are celebrating BargainBabe.com’s third anniversary by giving away 35 prizes! Julia asked you to share your favorite way to save money and the giveaway post was flooded with comments. Get inspiration from fellow BargainBabe.com readers!
The most popular way our readers like to save money is… (more…)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Fitness on a budget – How to create your own free home workout plan and exercise routine. (MoneyCrashers)
Wasting money – Ten things you do to save money that end up costing you more. (Wisebread)
Debt reduction – The Silicon Valley Blogger shares three do it yourself debt reduction programs to beat debt. (The Digerati Life)
Money resolutions – Here are five ways to make your money resolutions stick. (Mainstreet)
Movie ticket price hike – The movie business didn’t fare well last year. Experts are predicting movie theaters will charge more for admission. (Time Moneyland)
Fix broken powder make up – A blogger discovers how to “fix” powder makeup that has broken into pieces. Pretty nifty trick!
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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At this time of year, New Year’s resolutions abound. Most of them have to do with weight or money. Many of these resolutions don’t make it past the first week of the new year.
How about instead of trying to STOP doing old things, one decides to START doing new things.
Here is a list of 10 new things that one could easily start and continue:
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Low-cost Champagne – Before buying the bubbly, you have to check out this guide to buying inexpensive champagne for New Year’s Eve. (Fabulous and Frugal)
Freebies – Leah Ingram has compiled a list of New Year’s Eve freebies. (Suddenly Frugal)
Free bites – Hungry? Learn how to score free meals. Give one of these 12 suggestions a try. (Money Crashers)
Health Insurance – Tips for choosing the right health insurance plan during open enrollment. (The Digerati Life)
Save money – Want to save money in 2012? Check out this advice on how to save $5,000 in 2012. (MSN Money)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
December savings – Here’s a list of items to buy in December to score major deals. (Financially Fit Yahoo)
Giving gift cards – Seven ways to make the most out of gift cards. (MSN Money)
Where to find coupons – Three ways to find and use coupons for fresh and natural foods. (Second Act)
Save money on Christmas – How to spend almost nothing on gifts this year. (Wisebread)
Keep warm on a budget – The weather outside is frightful so here are seven ways to stay warm this winter. (MainStreet)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Save money on clothes – Follow these 9 tips to make your clothes last longer. (Wisebread)
Preparing for the holidays – Christmas budgeting and holiday shopping trends (The Digerati Life)
Holiday cards – Save money on holiday cards by following these six suggestions. (Main Street)
House shopping – The hidden costs of buying a house. (Thousandaire)
Home decorations - Holiday decorating ideas for your home – do you splurge or save? (Money Crashers)
Prevent ID theft - Keep your sensitive financial information safe with these 10 ways to prevent identity theft during the holidays. (Consumer Reports)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Gift ideas – What are you gifting your child’s teacher this Christmas? Here are 10 possible Christmas gifts for teachers. (Wisebread)
Get it for less – Our very own Bargain Babe shares tips along with others on how to get magazine subscriptions for less. (Mainstreet)
Reduce your rent – Learn to negotiate and lower your apartment rent payments without moving. (Money Crashers)
Protect your finances – Four reasons why you should get a prenup even if you’re not filthy rich. This includes a funny music video – you must watch! (Budgets are Sexy)
Christmas safety – Avoid holiday season risks with these five tips from The Silicon Valley. (The Digerati Life)
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am spending the day chowing down with my in-laws on Long Island and NOT shopping. (I may hit an online sale Friday, though…)
Hope you have a wonderful day. See you back here Monday!
~Julia
aka Bargain Babe
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Black Friday – Fifteen Black Friday myths debunked. (Deal News)
Holiday travel – How to find cheap flights and get the best airline ticket deals. (Money Crashers)
Party planning – Tips to throw an awesome party on a budget. (Wisebread)
DIY decorations – Learn to make Do-It-Yourself Thanksgiving decorations that won’t break the bank. (The Centsible Life)
Protect your money – Avoid falling prey to bogus deals or fine-print loopholes on Black Friday. (Main Street)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Inexpensive recipes – Try any of these 25 cheap and tasty frozen broccoli recipes for an easy dinner. (Wisebread)
Student prices – Save money by using student discounts to purchase items. Thanks, Tina! (Bankrate)
Twitter helps – Check out the best Twitter feeds to get credit card tips. (Main Street)
Cold weather – Get your home ready with tips to winterizing your home. (Money Crashers)
Holiday shopping – Find out what credit cards are the best for holiday shopping. (CNN Money)
