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festival of frugality #152: the affected-by-recession edition

http://www.financialwellnessproject.org

so here we are in a recession. as a few of you may or may not know, i lost my job friday morning, along with many other americans across the country. and the saga continues.

given this sudden lack of regular income and disruption to cash flow, it is more important than ever for those in a similar predicament to be wary of spending money needlessly. being frugal and saving can be our most powerful allies during times like these.

as such, here are this week’s carnival submissions that i believe share ways to spend sparingly, not wastefully, or preserving one’s money. thanks to everyone who participated! please visit the bloggers’ sites to read their full posts, to offer feedback and support. share this issue with others, and socially-bookmark!


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Tips to Avoid Getting Ripped off at the Mechanics

http://www.savingtoinvest.com

A recent encounter during a routine car service reinforced my cynicism when it comes to mechanics and the auto repair industry in general. So here are five tips to avoid getting ripped off the next time you are at the mechanics.


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Save Yourself Money & Headaches On Travel During The Holiday Season

http://www.mytwodollars.com

For those of you just starting to think about what you are going to do this year, there are a few ways to both save money and save yourself some headaches in the process.


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Is "Save" a Four Letter Word in the Current Economy?

http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com

A world of consumption for consumption’s sake can’t feed the gluttonous stock markets forever.


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What Is Income Allocation? Save More Money Today.

http://www.usethedollar.com

If you want to control your finances, and start saving more, then Income Allocation is a disciplinary practice that you should start mastering today…


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Can women get a better deal on cars?

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Do you think gender differences and perceptions still play a big factor when buying a car? Would you use it to save money?


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The Carnival of Personal Finance #170 - The Famous Last Sentences Edition

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Another edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance


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Ten Car Buying Tips to Getting a Great Deal

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Here are some of my real life car buying tips that can hopefully be beneficial to you when looking for your next car. Some may be unconventional, but they all work!


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Save for College With Freshmanfund's 529 College Savings Gift Registry

http://www.americanconsumernews.com

Great article about an easy way to get your family to help fund your child's college education. Tired of noisy gifts that your kid will get tired of our outgrow? Then this is what you need.


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Six sure fire ways for college students to ruin their financial future

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As students start college or university, they will have a lot on their plate and hundreds of big and small things to deal with. It is an exciting time, but for some it can be overwhelming. For new students, there are all the aspects around getting to know others, living in a new place and not to mention the harder course work. Something that easily can slip by in all the hoopla is ensuring that they are on top of their finances. Why is this important? Well, here are six reasons why students must pay attention to their finances or face years of financial angst long after they leave school.


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