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Simply Thrifty

Archive for November 2006

November 30th, 2006

Toilets for the Budget-Conscious

Get a toilet, give to charity.  If you think that statement does not make sense, you may be right, or maybe not.  Believe it or not, it is true. 
Getting a toilet for free has never sounded this good. 
Still, The San Antonio  Water System is actually doing you a favor, the pay-off of which will be […]

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November 29th, 2006

Say NO to Getting Broke

Do you have two or more debts that are two or more months overdue? Do you have zero savings and zero opportunity of retiring in comfort? Here are four steps to taking back control of your finances.
• Take the plunge. Find out once and for all how much trouble you’re really in. Make a list […]

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November 28th, 2006

Money Saving Tips During Vacations

It is not bad to reward yourself for working so hard to earn money for your basic needs and those of your family. Vacations are truly great getaways that would help you unwind and recharge your energy so you’ll feel more invigorated at work.
However, not all people really do enjoy vacation trips. That is because […]

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November 28th, 2006

Offering Self Service Facilities to Save Money

It is hard to maintain businesses nowadays. With the increasing pressure on prices and operating costs, businesses are already feeling the burden of continually maintaining operations.
To be able to survive and maximize profits, each company should take measures to save on costs. All over the world, corporate firms are starting to roll out initiatives that […]

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November 27th, 2006

Searching for Coupon Codes?

First things first: What is a coupon code? A coupon code works on the internet in the same way a coupon works at a supermarket. Online stores like Amazon and Barnes and Noble offer coupon codes that give you a percent or dollar discount off your order.
The obvious advantage of coupon codes is that they […]

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November 26th, 2006

Get Smart with Money Saving Smart Agents

A new technology is on the rise. With the rising demand for energy partnered by increasing energy costs, technology companies have come up with a smart way to control excessive and unnecessary use of electricity.
With the money saving ’smart agents’, homes would be able to maximize their savings on electric consumption. The smart agent is […]

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November 26th, 2006

Star Wars Toys Sale

 

For Star Wars toys collectors or those who would like to save a bit of money while making their kids or even toy-loving colleagues jump with joy with less expensive toys, got this sale alert from theforce.net:
“Starting at noon PST on Monday, November 27, fans will get the same 10% discount available to Lucasfilm employees […]

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November 24th, 2006

Online Shopping Money-Saving Tips

Shopping has reached another level, thanks to the increasing availability of different cyber stores. More and more people are opting to shop online, particularly during the holidays, because it is easy and accessible. Furthermore, there are no long queues at the counter, no crowded stores, and long walks from one store to the other.
Here are […]

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November 23rd, 2006

Save Money when Eating Out

Everyone would love to eat out without spending too much.  The problem is that it is quite expensive to dine outside of our homes.  So what are the things that we can do in order to save money when eating out?
1. If you can forget the appetizer when ordering.  The meals that you’ll be ordering […]

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November 22nd, 2006

Spend Money on Christmas Gifts, Not Bills

The yuletide season is here. Be prepared to have our recently-fattened up wallets emptied for the holidays — gift-buying, tree-decorating, eggnog-drinking holidays. With all the things we’d rather spend on, it’s common sense for us to try and save on something, isn’t it?
Cutting down on electricity costs is one of them. Here are a few ways […]

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