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December, 2008

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Sometimes, you just need to make more money

Dee writes in:
I just wanted to let you know that I MADE $156 last week thanks to your advice. I have been on the frugality stuff for a while now, but your words that at some point, you just need to make more money finally echoed in my head enough to urge me to apply [...]

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Tip #27: Use barriers to prevent yourself from spending money

This is Tip #27 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to use barriers strategically to save money.

It comes from Liz Steihart of Los Angeles, CA:
With regard to all emails from retailers or etailers: remove yourself from their daily or weekly email lists. I don’t care if you [...]

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Tip #26: Gardener? Cleaning lady? DIY instead

This is Tip #26 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to get rid of one service provider you’re currently using (a housecleaner, dog groomer, etc.) and learn to do it yourself instead. This is a small step to take that can amount to huge savings over the [...]

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Live right now (12/6, 12pm PST): Taking live questions on a webcast

Right now, it’s Saturday, December 6th at 11:55am PST. The web chat I announced two days ago is starting in 5 minutes. I probably won’t record it, so if you’re watching now, here it is…
Update: The webcast is over, but the comments below are the next-best thing to being there…
Here’s one of my favorite quotes:
Didn’t [...]

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Free books and a live webcast on Saturday — is it Christmas already?

Guys, I’m in a great mood. The Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge has been awesome so far. I still have a bunch of tips (some of which aren’t well-suited for writing on a blog), so I’m going to try something new this Saturday and host a live online webcast to give you some of [...]

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Tip #25: Earn more money using your God-given skills

This is Tip #25 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to earn more money by freelancing on the side. It sounds harder than it actually is — I’ll show you how below.

As I wrote during the presidential debates, you really have two levers to control when it [...]

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