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by Flexo on July 25, 2009. Personal Finance 1 comment.

Here are a few articles from around the web I recommend reading. A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Step. A few days ago, Tom, the producer of the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, and I spoke with Matt Jabs and recorded most of that conversation for an upcoming episode. Part of the discussion focused ... Continue reading this article…

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3 Major Ways to Scrimp and Save in an Economic Recession

by Flexo on January 6, 2009. Frugality 5 comments.

When the economy is growing and consumer confidence is high, it is common not to think twice about saving money and reducing expenses. If you are saving money every paycheck, investing in a 401(k) or other accounts for retirement, and spending less than you are earning there isn’t much motivation to reduce your expenses further. I ... Continue reading this article…

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