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Learn savvy ways to save money so you can keep more.

How I Saved Over $100 a Month

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100 dollar bill in piggy bank

Last year, money was really tight. It was a scary time but it motivated me to makes some real cuts to our budget. I ended up saving $143 a month, which is $1716 a year! If you can lower your monthly bills, by $100 a month, the savings will add up to $1200 in a […]

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True Life: I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle

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woman stressed by bills after shopping

MTV’s “True Life: I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle” chronicled three twentysomethings who once had highly paid corporate jobs that allowed them to live extravagant lifestyles. All of them lost their jobs in the recession and are now struggling to make ends meet. These people were brave enough to have their struggles documented for […]

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How American Airlines Saved $3 Million/Yr.

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I just saw this show on CNBC called “Inside American Airlines”, which was basically an hour long commercial for American Airlines disguised as a show, but it was very interesting. One segment featured how the airline saved money, a lot of money, in fact it was a whopping $3 million a year, $25 at a […]

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Welcome

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Living Richly on a Budget is about making the most of what you have, whether you have a little or a lot. We will explore strategies for paying off credit card debt, managing your money, making the most of unemployment, finding a job, and investing your money. This blog is about “living richly”, not in […]

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