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		<title>Cut back on products you don&#8217;t need</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/11/14/cut-back-on-products-you-dont-need/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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As a society, we&#8217;re fortunate &#8212; so much so that we&#8217;ve become gluttonous. Wants and needs have become blurred. We&#8217;ve become conditioned to believe we need many things. Some people might even think chocolate is a food group. But in all seriousness, we&#8217;ve forgotten that we live in the land of options. Modern life is different from basic life. But many of the convenience products we enjoy have ...]]></description>
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		<title>Raise cash in a flash</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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A day might come when you need money quickly. Not a situation where you&#8217;re simply experiencing a tight budget for a day or two, but when your basic necessities are on the line. Maybe you don&#8217;t have enough money to put gas in your car or food is running low. What can you do? If you&#8217;ve been in this situation before, tell me what you&#8217;ve done to get ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to buy secondhand housewares</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Buying housewares at the thrift store can give your home a unique style. Some home-interior items that are passed over by others can be your ticket to an eco-chic design. It only takes a little extra time and energy, but it&#8217;s well worth it to take these items from scare to flair.
Here are a few ideas. 
HOME ITEMS AND TRENDS: Popular units include bedding and kitchen items, such ...]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to negotiate prices</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Negotiating and haggling are regaining popularity. Even the most timid of consumers is starting to speak up to get the best deal. What used to be reserved for garage sales or large purchases, such as automobiles, appliances and homes, is now a trend crossing over to many additional products and services. It doesn&#8217;t cost you anything to simply ask whether a price is set in stone before you ...]]></description>
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		<title>Jobs have useful perks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Finding a job can be tough. If you&#8217;ve been laid off, are looking for a part-time primary or second job, or are returning to the workforce after being a stay-at-home parent, it can feel as if there aren&#8217;t any jobs out there. One thing to consider is that many jobs don&#8217;t seem appealing at first glance. For example, maybe the pay is far less than you&#8217;re hoping ...]]></description>
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		<title>Sneak a peek inside a frugal home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Do you know a tightwad home when you&#8217;re inside one? For many people, penny-pinching strategies aren&#8217;t noticeable. However, if you&#8217;re frugal, you have an eagle&#8217;s eye. If you visited a fellow frugalista&#8217;s home, you could spot their frugal ways because you probably do them, too. 
What in your home is a dead giveaway that you live a frugal life?
KITCHEN DRAWER: You might see saved rubber bands, free ...]]></description>
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		<title>Ten habits for successful tightwads</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Frugalitarians have many small habits. Some of these strategies don&#8217;t necessarily save much money. They might seem silly or insignificant to others because of the time spent doing them, too. But the fact is that these decisions reflect the creativity and determination by penny pinchers (called this for a reason) to be less wasteful. The thought process of living gently carries over through all aspects of your daily ...]]></description>
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		<title>Use envelopes for simple budgeting</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/09/10/use-envelopes-for-simple-budgeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Creating a budget seems to be a no-brainer. Everyone has his or her way of approaching it. You take your salary, subtract your bills, and if there is money left, you decide what to do with it. Is your method working for you? What are you doing with the money that&#8217;s left? Is there money left? Are your bills being paid on time? Maybe there is a money leak. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Get motivated by like-minded frugal people</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/09/04/get-motivated-by-like-minded-frugal-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Frugal living can be hard to live long term. But you&#8217;re not alone. Many readers comment about ways they stay motivated. Most agree that it&#8217;s reassuring they aren&#8217;t the only frugal people trying to waste less, make things last longer, reduce debt, and save money. And that choosing to be frugal doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re cheap or deprived.
Here are a few reader testimonials to motivate or inspire you ...]]></description>
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		<title>Save money at the movies</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/09/03/save-money-at-the-movies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Going to see a movie at the theater has become a luxury. Tickets and snacks cost a small fortune. Even if you eat beforehand, it can be hard to resist the Junior Mints or the buttery popcorn. Two people going can cost $40 easily. But there are some movies that you want to see on the big screen. Fortunately, you don&#8217;t have to wait for a movie to ...]]></description>
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