Living a Simple Life While Adding a Few Luxuries

simple luxury Living a Simple Life While Adding a Few LuxuriesAre you living a simple, but enjoyable life?

Keeping your life simple makes your luxuries all the sweeter.  When your life is crowded, it is next to impossible to really enjoy what you have.

In addition, you appreciate your indulgences so much more when they are fewer and farther between.  The contrast they create makes them stand out.  So, if you want the best life possible, keep it simple.…

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Frugal Finances: What To Do When A Spouse Loses Their Job

laid off Frugal Finances: What To Do When A Spouse Loses Their Job Do you know someone that has lost their job?  Like me, you probably do.  There have been a lot of layoffs happening due to the recession. 

The unexpected loss of income can be very difficult to handle.  In addition, getting fired will have some negative emotional consequences. 

If the person losing their job is your spouse, then you’d better be ready to help or things could go downhill quickly!…

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Life Motivation, Living Below Your Means and A Simpler Life

jump kick Life Motivation, Living Below Your Means and A Simpler Life Living life to the fullest has a lot to do with motivation, living within your means and keeping things simple.  Failing in any one of these areas will rob you of the best life has to offer.

Fortunately, there is a ton of great guidance available to help us stay on track in each of these three important areas. 

Today, I want to share with you six excellent articles from …

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Don’t Wait, Negotiate: A Simple Winning Strategy for Non-Negotiators

This is a guest post from Scott and Marie at Rainy Day Finances

Scott says…

Wow, what a time to get a good deal! Prices are dropping and bargains are everywhere. However, I’m finding that many of us are still not using basic negotiating skills to drive prices down even more.

So if you aren’t a negotiator here is a quick and easy training lesson that will get you started. …

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20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead

neon scissors 20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead Most people agree that there are some hard times ahead.  The recession is going to take its toll on the economy.  It is a good time to trim your budget and hunker down financially.

“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.” 
~ Harry S. Truman

Unfortunately, we do not have a crystal ball to tell us exactly what the hard times …

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How To Avoid Buying Things You Do Not Need!

windowslivewriter03a7e8ba3340 6c1chundred dollars thumb How To Avoid Buying Things You Do Not Need! “Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to it.”
~Benjamin Franklin

Why do I constantly want stuff that I don’t need?  It seems that there are certain items that I am continually attracted to buy even though I probably wouldn’t use them if I bought them.  Why does this happen?  What makes certain items so alluring? 

It seems to be the same things …

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