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		<title>Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate, Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 15:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As of this past March I’ve been posting monthly tips for saving money, which I’m calling “frugal flips.” So far, the flips I’ve shared in this series have the potential to save around $1973 a year. Frugal Flip #6: Re-think your coffee brewing method This one will be especially useful for those of you who&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/frugal-flips-for-the-not-so-extreme-cheapskate-part-3/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate, Part 3</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>6 Sneaky Ways Coupons Lead to Overspending</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 15:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When it comes to saving money there’s no denying the popularity of coupons. In their 2017 Coupon and Promo Code Use Study, public opinion research firm PRRI found that 92% of consumers have used coupons in the past year. But do they really help us save money? Unfortunately, too many of us end up spending&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/6-sneaky-ways-coupons-lead-to-overspending/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">6 Sneaky Ways Coupons Lead to Overspending</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate, Part 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last month I rolled out a new series in which I will post monthly tips for saving money, which I’m calling “frugal flips.” So far, the first four I’ve proposed have the potential to save up to $1900 a year. Frugal Flip #5: Make your own soap Before you tune me out because this one&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/frugal-flips-for-the-not-so-extreme-cheapskate-part-2/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate, Part 2</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Will a biweekly payment plan really save you money on your car loan?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying a Car]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[According to Experian’s latest quarterly report the average amount financed on a new car loan is $30,621. With the average loan term and interest rate at 68 months and 4.69% respectively, an average car buyer would end up paying $4308.49 in overall interest. For many of us that’s a lot of money. It’s no wonder&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/will-a-biweekly-payment-plan-really-save-you-money-on-your-car-loan/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Will a biweekly payment plan really save you money on your car loan?</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back in the day, before reality TV and the internet were there to tell me otherwise, I thought I had mastered the art of living on the cheap. As a single parent on a tight budget, resourcefulness was essential for survival. My ability to stretch a dollar became so great I considered it a super&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/frugal-flips-for-the-not-so-extreme-cheapskate-1/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Frugal Flips for the Not-So-Extreme Cheapskate</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Do You Really Need That Gap Insurance Policy? Yes, but&#8230; (what the dealership doesn’t want you to know)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying a Car]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[So you finally found your dream car (or something close to it that you can afford). You’ve done your homework and you’re pretty sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row. You took the test drive, shopped around for a fair price, got approved for a loan with terms you can live with and&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/do-you-really-need-that-gap-insurance-policy-yes-but-what-the-dealership-doesn-t-want-you-to-know/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Do You Really Need That Gap Insurance Policy? Yes, but&#8230; (what the dealership doesn’t want you to know)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Extra Cash for Holiday Gifting and Other Benefits of Online Grocery Shopping</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I may never set foot in a grocery store again. Yes, I know. Never is probably not realistic, especially when it comes to buying food, one of life’s absolute necessities. So I wax a little hyperbolic. Forgive me. I have finally been relieved of one of my most loathed housekeeping chores and I am just&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/extra-cash-for-holiday-gifting-and-other-benefits-of-online-grocery-shopping-1/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Extra Cash for Holiday Gifting and Other Benefits of Online Grocery Shopping</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Let New Tech Toys Make You Sing the Post-Holiday Blues</title>
		<link>https://www.financeglobe.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-if-santa-brought-tech-toys-to-your-home-this-year/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gaming consoles, smart watches, Wi-Fi enabled dolls and toys, fitness trackers, toys with microphones and cameras, TVs, laptops, and tablets were among this past holiday season’s hottest gifts, to the tune of roughly 34.2 billion dollars. The Consumer Electronics Association projected that 160 million of us would give high tech gadgets as gifts in 2015.&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-if-santa-brought-tech-toys-to-your-home-this-year/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Don&#8217;t Let New Tech Toys Make You Sing the Post-Holiday Blues</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Teach Your Children Well: Essential Skills for Financial Literacy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 23:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reality check: 76% of American families live paycheck to paycheck. Only 50% of us have enough savings to cover expenses for three months. 27% have nothing saved. 38% of adults don’t think they’ll have enough saved by the time they reach retirement age. Only 40% are following a budget. Collectively, we owe 11.52 trillion dollars&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/teach-your-children-well-essential-skills-for-financial-literacy/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Teach Your Children Well: Essential Skills for Financial Literacy</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unconventional Wisdom: Can You Succeed Without a Business Plan?</title>
		<link>https://www.financeglobe.com/post/unconventional-wisdom-can-you-succeed-without-a-business-plan/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve been thinking seriously about starting a business, you’re probably well aware that you should write a business plan. It is, after all, one of the first steps most experts will advise you to take on your entrepreneurial journey. The Small Business Administration calls the business plan “an essential roadmap for business success” and&#8230;&#160;<a href="https://www.financeglobe.com/post/unconventional-wisdom-can-you-succeed-without-a-business-plan/" rel="bookmark"><span class="screen-reader-text">Unconventional Wisdom: Can You Succeed Without a Business Plan?</span></a>]]></description>
		
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