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Simply Thrifty

July 1st, 2008

The Elusive “Bigger, Better, More”

It seems to me that one of the biggest problems we face today is our societal adoption of the “Bigger, Better, More” theory. Many people who practice this way of living end up unable to satiate their desires and become generally unhappy with life. A shift in focus can sometimes be the greatest avenue to finding happiness. I had to learn […]

By Kadi -- 2 comments

June 28th, 2008

There Is No Denying It

I was reading up on how to save money, when I saw a link that piqued my interest. It was a quiz that determines whether or not you are a compulsive shopper. I took it just to make myself feel better that there are really people worse off than I am, when it comes to spending. I […]

By Kadi -- 5 comments

June 26th, 2008

Journey Of The Anti-thrift!

 
Hey there! My name is Kadi and I am joining the ranks of the Simply Thrifty crew! My family scoffed at me when I told them about my new position on this blog. “Thrifty? You, Kadi?” (followed by thunderous laughter.) Okay, so I haven’t exactly been a spend thrift person all my life. In fact calling […]

By Kadi -- 12 comments

October 11th, 2006

Ways Students Can Save Money and an Odd One

If one would like to reap a degree from a reputable university without drowning in debt, how does he deal?
Usual tips on how to save while trying to earn that diploma include scrimping on keg parties and even earn some extra moolah from them, borrowing, buying used or swapping books instead of buying new ones, […]

By Noel -- 0 comments