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3 Steps to Start Getting Out of Debt

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
by familycircle

the lowes got out of debt Guest blogger Cherie Lowe on paying off more than $125,000 in debt--and how you can do the same. $127,482.30...the number itself stills astounds me. When my husband, who I affectionately refer to as the King of Free in the blogosphere, calculated how long it would take us... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals, Money

5 Ways to Save Money on Feeding Your Family

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
by familycircle

shopping cart Guest blogger Leah Ingram, founder of The Suddenly Frugal Blog, on cutting supermarket and dining out costs. How much do you spend a month to feed your family? If you are like most American families, you are spending between $600 and... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Freebies & Deals, Money

Saying “No” to Your Kids’ Material Demands

Monday, April 2nd, 2012
by familycircle

saying no to kids' material demands By Stacey L. Bradford Recently my daughter begged me for an American Girl doll. Fortunately, a simple no was all it took to end the discussion. But I realize in a few years it won’t be so easy to deny her, particularly when the new toy or gadget is something... Read More >

Categories: Money, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Score Loads of Free Samples (Without Getting Scammed)

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
by familycircle

beauty products Guest blogger Melea Johnson, founder of Freebies2Deals.com, on getting free samples with minimal effort--and without getting scammed. Hi everyone!  I’m Melea from Freebies2Deals.com. And today, I’m going to give you the lowdown on getting real freebies from some of the biggest name brands out there! There used... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals, Money

Get Cash (or a Tax Deduction!) from Spring Cleaning

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
by Heather Eng

money I don't know what it is about spring, but the change of seasons always inspires me to give my apartment a good cleaning. During the past few weekends, I've vacuumed, dusted and scrubbed--and started making mental notes about what I'd like to purge. In the past, I left books, housewares or whatever I... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals, Home, Money