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From Frugal to Free
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Author: Shay Huntley

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How To Stay Cool Without AC

Posted on July 31, 2021by Shay Huntley
Stay Cool Without AC

I don’t know where you all live, but in the South, it is HOT. With these 90° days and humid heat, it has been wild. Just today, I went outside, and after five minutes I was sweating buckets. I didn’t even want to walk to my destination because it was just that bad. All I […]

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How To Find Cheap Flights

Posted on July 24, 2021July 24, 2021by Shay Huntley
Find Cheap Flights

Its summertime and travel is hot. After last year’s stay in place orders locked everyone inside their homes, people have been itching to get back out and see the world. While some destinations have fair rates, many travel destinations, plane tickets, and hotel rooms have skyrocketed out of control. If you are like me, you […]

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Odd but Valuable Collectibles You Owned

Posted on July 17, 2021by Shay Huntley
Odd but Valuable Collectibles

Many of us have collected odds and ends. When I worked at an aquarium, you would find people collecting thimbles and souvenir pens. As a kid, beanie babies and barbie dolls were hot collectors’ items. While those were the trends, there are many more valuable items out there. I bet if you took a look […]

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How To Protect Your Financial Information

Posted on July 10, 2021by Shay Huntley
Protect Your Financial Information

Many of us are improving our credit scores and finances. Some of us are playing the credit card game and others are making investments. In all of these situations, you will more than likely have to share personal information with financial institutions. While it’s invasive at times, it pertains to helping your financial position. A […]

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Instances When Frugality Backfires

Posted on July 2, 2021by Shay Huntley
Instances When Frugality Backfires

I pride myself on being frugal. It helps keep my bills low and my pockets full. I am always giving tips to my peers on how they can lead a more frugal life as well. Now when I say frugal, I do not mean cheap. I also do not mean living well below my means […]

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Summer Garden Activities for The Family

Posted on June 25, 2021December 20, 2022by Shay Huntley
Summer Garden Activities

Nothing brings families together like the great outdoors. While some people may like hiking and swimming, others may love doing activities right outside their door. One of my favorite spring-summer activities is tending to my garden. Not only does it bring the family together, but it is also cost-effective and can provide a whole lot […]

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Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Loyalty Cards

Posted on June 19, 2021by Shay Huntley
Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Loyalty Cards

There are a lot of ways to save money. You can budget and shop with coupons. There are also promotional deals and rebates. While much of this is time-consuming, there’s one way to save that’s free and effortless. That way is store loyalty cards and rewards. It is one of my favorite ways to save. […]

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Cheap Movies For The Summer

Posted on June 11, 2021June 15, 2021by Shay Huntley
Cheap Summer Movies

It’s finally the summertime. Kids are out of school and ready to have a good time. While there are several fun vacations and activities for them to engage in, seldom are they cheap. If your looking to save a little bit of money, I’ve got a very frugal summertime activity that you and the kids […]

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How to Get Started Saving For Your Future

Posted on May 29, 2021December 28, 2022by Shay Huntley
How to Get Started Saving For Your Future

Not everyone has the luxury of savings. Some people may not have been taught proper financial responsibility or how to save. Others may have a mountain of student loans or credit card debt that has racked up over the years. Many people want to save, but can’t dig themselves out of their financial hole. While […]

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How To Get Free Postage Stamps

Posted on May 22, 2021by Shay Huntley
Get Free Postage Stamps

I know many of us do not mail letters, but there may come a time when we need to. When those times hit me, I’m never ready. Never mind finding an envelope, the hunt for stamps is gruesome. I never want to buy them because it’s inconvenient, and if I buy a book of stamps, […]

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Frugal’s Financial Guidelines

Start with these simple guidelines to save money and invest in your future:

  1. Write down own the top three reasons you want to save money. Post it as a reminder to keep on track with your goals.
  2. Learn to budget. Then do it, diligently.
  3. Cut costs. Reduce spending by 10% across all categories.
  4. Direct deposit 10% of every paycheck directly into savings. Build up an emergency savings fun with a minimum of $1000. Aim for six months of living expenses.
  5. Maximize retirement savings. Contribute as much as you can, especially if you have an employer-matching plan.
  6. Begin investing in small ways. Use apps to begin investing with just a tiny amount of money. Learn how it works.
  7. Build credit wisely. Use a credit card for monthly expenses. Pay it off on time every month.
  8. Learn to communicate about money. With everyone. The better you get at talking about money, the more you’ll set yourself up for financial success in all areas of your life.
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