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  1. 03-12-2009, 05:43 PM #1
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    Default The most frugal New Englander

    I found this slide show of frugal tips. The tips are pretty basic, but there were a few that I hadn't seen before...

    http://www.boston.com/business/perso...ry/frugaltips/
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  2. 03-12-2009, 05:49 PM #2
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    rachel- i liked the post...but what are you doing with my two CATS in your avatar ???? lol....

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    Only then will you find that money can't be eaten.”
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  3. 03-12-2009, 07:20 PM #3
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    Interesting. Love the prices you Americans get on things! And the deals! I don't think I've ever seen a promo in Canada for a free TV...or brand new 15 cent baby clothes in a store either. Neat how she uses Craigslist though. I use online sites like that too. They're great!
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    Good article. Thanks for posting it.
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  5. 03-13-2009, 06:32 AM #5
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    Peanut, I'm with you. I've never seen deals like that in Canada either!
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    #1- Student Loan #1 - PIF!!!!!
    #2- student loan - $5834
    #3- student loan - $4900
    Cc - PIF!!!
    Total Debt
    10734/33900 = 23166 paid!!!

    Savings
    2500/1000 - BEF fully funded!!!

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    Good article. Thanks for posting!
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    There is definately a difference between Canadian prices and our southern neighbours....thanks for posting this.
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    I can never get enough of these story features. I enjoyed this one too!

    Thanks for the link!

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    Neat article! Thanks for sharing!!
    Kace - married to Dh 12 years

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    Full-time homemaker, part-time worker, college student. Always pinchin' pennies!
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