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It's interesting to see how blind we often are to expenses that are tied to emotional attachments. Some people "love" their sports team and wouldn't think twice about multi-thousand dollar season tickets.

We all know there are plenty of ways to save money, but some things are so obvious you can classify them as common sense rather than smart spending.  Here are 35 ways we save money:

Extreme saving has become a much celebrated ideal. But sometimes all the virtues that come with simple living and resource conservation are at odds with a person's unhealthy attitudes and tendencies. If ignored, these supposedly money-saving moves can open up a Pandora's box of unwanted consequences that outweigh by far any money or resources the person ended up saving.

Getting Out Of Debt: Top Strategies, Programs And Ideas To Help You Get Back In The Black

Catnip may send cats wild but it is a great tea that helps people relax and it is free - so long as you know what to look for on your next hike!

The dream of working for yourself is a powerful one. The ability to be your own boss, set your own hours, and take vacations whenever you want offers a strong incentive to want to start a business. But what if you don't have the money you need? Bootstrap!

We all know that uninsured hospital stays can be expensive, but how much does a stay in a Canadian hospital actual cost?

Doing green screen can help give your videos a professional look, but doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. Here's how to create your own DIY green screen setup for $50-75

Fees may be just a part of life, but that doesn't mean you have to simply accept them.  Here are 10 fees you can avoid paying with some careful planning or creativity:

The conventional wisdom in relationships is that opposites attract.  It seems very common for a compulsive spender to hook up with a compulsive saver.

Wayne lives on $1065 a month income, but his expenses are $1500 a month. His $125,000 nest egg will have to top up his income and last him for years.

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You can read one article after another about how to menu-plan, clip coupons, find good deals on produce, can and freeze in season, and get your toiletries for free, but if you don't follow through on what you've learned, you won't see the savings.

While a recent Deloitte survey of 1000 Americans showed that, despite the cost of fuel, 54 percent will take a vacation between now and Labor Day, Tamela Rich says travel by motorcycle is both cheaper and more enjoyable than driving a car or flying.

I do love the bugs in the teeth!

Consider a term life insurance plan instead of bank mortgage insurance when buying a home. Term life has a ton of advantages!

This is a guest post by Forest from Frugal Zeitgeist. Forest has been eating on a budget for some time now and has learned to cook over years of trial and error.

Is extreme couponing an effective way to save money on groceries or is it an unhealthy obsession that can take over your life?

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.

A look at shortcomings and how to address them when it comes to living to a standard you set for yourself.