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Confessions of a Car Salesman

By MillionDollarJourney 278 days ago from http://www.milliondollarjourney.com

An article summarizing a journalists experience going undercover as a car salesman. The article describes the many tricks that car salespeople employ to entice you to purchase cars. A must read for those looking to purchase a car in the near future. Some tips include:
* Car sales people commissions are based on the profit that they br

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How I Survived With $7500/year

By zeromeow 307 days ago from http://www.joblifeupgrade.com

The story of how I lived with only $7500/year. This was during the Tech recession, when I was right out of school. I give step by step account of what I did and what I learned.

Some of the ways I did to live with little money was to have a lot o

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Budget Baby: 5 Frugal Living Ideas that Stink - Strollerderby

By Redsydarling 135 days ago from http://www.babble.com

More than anything, the housing market tumble is excellent fodder for nervous nights and hand-wringing days. Even if your family didn't buy your dream palace in Northern California or Florida, the anxiety has a way of trickling down (Reagan was right after all.)

What better way to relax and enjoy your $4 cup of coffee than

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16 Purchases that Should NOT be Made Frugally.

By rutgerskevin 57 days ago from http://redstaplerchronicles.com

During these tough economic times, many people are making purchases with a much more frugal mindset. Dollar stores and generic brands are booming. But should you be frugal in all of your purchases. I say NO. The following are examples of items that I believe you should not buy at the lowest price available:

1. Mattress–You w

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Your Garbage Reveals All

By rutgerskevin 35 days ago from http://redstaplerchronicles.com

Do you consider yourself to be frugal and good with your money? Going through your garbage may prove otherwise. Here are a couple of things that may be in your garbage that would prove that you could be doing a better job.

1. Coke or Pepsi Points–Both soft drink manufacturers have reward programs in which you enter codes l

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“Sale” Can Sometimes be Just Another Four Letter Word

By rutgerskevin 20 days ago from http://redstaplerchronicles.com

Do you buy in bulk to maximize your savings? Do you only buy things from the clearance rack? Do bring a stack of coupons and the sale circular to every supermarket trip? If you answered yes to these questions you must be financially responsible and a savvy shopper, right? I say not necessarily. In fact, I believe that some

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