Year: 2015

How NOT to Get into Financial Trouble in College – 7 Money Traps to Avoid

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budget worksheet

For college students, it’s the first time you’re going to be away from the umbrella of your parents. It’s the first time, you’ll be offered a T-shirt or some other cheap “gift” to open your first credit card. It’s the first time you join a fraternity or sorority to build lifelong friendships. But do you […]

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The #1 Tip That Will Save You Money on Groceries without Couponing

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#1 Tip That Will Save You Money on Groceries

The top question I get asked is “How do I save on groceries? Do I have to learn how to coupon or stockpile? But I don’t eat a lot of processed foods.” Well, I don’t either! I don’t think couponing is the answer for everyone. If you’re on a special diet and have food and chemical […]

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Summer Dollar Movies for Kids

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What to do with the kids this summer? Check out the $1 summer movies for kids. Regal and Cinemark theaters are offering kids movies for $1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am, through the summer. There are 5 more weeks of this movie deal left so it’s not too late. I can’t wait to take […]

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The Real Secret to Living Richly on a Budget

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secret to living richly on a budget

Since 2009, I’ve been searching for the secret to living richly on a budget. Hence, the blog name “Living Richly on a Budget.” And just like the search for the fountain of youth, it eluded me. I knew there were times when I was happy, truly happy even on a budget, but I simply couldn’t […]

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4 Ways I Make Money Online

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I’ve been blogging since 2006, with my now defunct food blog, YummySF. At that time, food blogs were exploding online. Some food bloggers became celebrities and even got cookbook deals. It was fun having my own blog and getting invitations to fun food events. But I couldn’t figure out how to make money with the food […]

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