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May 2008 (4)
- 28: The Costs Of Bringing It All
- 23: Reducipe – Pork Adobo
- 12: Manage Rising Fuel Costs With Plastic
- 03: You Can Avoid The 24 Hour Flu
April 2008 (4)
- 22: Reducipe: Mirin Wasabi Glazed Salmon
- 15: Dining Out = Cost Savings?
- 06: Reducipe: Mexican Ham & Bean Soup
- 03: Debt Becomes Her: The Decision
March 2008 (8)
- 24: Paperwork: A Blessing And A Curse
- 17: Maybe Gift Cards Aren’t So Great
- 13: Reducipe: Southwestern Falafels with Guacamole
- 12: I Buy It 1/2 Off Or You Toss It!
- 11: Last Chance To Use Your Flexible Savings Account!
- 10: 6 Easy Ways To Battle Rising Food Costs
- 07: Could It Be More Than A Hobby?
- 05: I’m Enfranchised!
February 2008 (12)
- 29: Reducipe – Southwestern Meatloaf
- 28: A Tale Of 3 Applications
- 27: What Your Landlord Thinks Of You
- 26: No Longer Alone But Technologically Stranded
- 22: Reducipe – Pork Potstickers With Tangy Ginger Lime Sauce
- 20: Creating Something Useful From The Sentimental
- 19: $728 Worth Of Stuff Out The Door
- 15: It’s My Turn For The Book Meme!
- 14: Make Valentine’s Day Special Without It Being Special
- 13: Rent Or Sell: The Decision
- 08: Not Good Enough For Goodwill?
- 01: Embarrassed By Your Accomplishments?
January 2008 (18)
- 31: Reducipe - Green Beans With Caramelized Onions
- 29: On My Own (For A While)
- 28: 15 Random Household Tips From Cyberspace
- 25: Reducipe - Baked Dijon Salmon
- 24: Don’t Save The Worst For Your Family
- 23: Suspect You Paid Too Much For That Diamond?
- 22: Recession Fears = Flat Screen TV?
- 21: Save Me, CFLS!
- 18: Reducipe - King Ranch Chicken
- 17: Show Me The Damage!
- 16: Get Your Doctors To Give You The Goods!
- 15: Nostalgia By The Truckload
- 14: One Week’s Food: Our Version
- 10: It Gets Even Awesomer
- 09: The Reluctant Landlords?
- 08: Reducipe - Toscana Soup
- 07: Smart Move Or Invitation For Junk Mail?
- 02: My Resolutions: Getting Back On Track
December 2007 (7)
- 27: Confessions Of A Busted Budget
- 20: My Big Fat Rambling Update
- 16: First Arbitrage
- 10: 6 Ways To Help Your Pets Adjust To Change
- 07: Breaking The Silence
- 03: Saving Money Doing It Ourselves
- 02: Carnival Of The Recipes - Cooking On A Budget Edition
November 2007 (28)
- 29: My First Debt And A $5 Lobster
- 28: Isn’t It Supposed To Be Monday That’s Manic?
- 27: Why I Bought My First House
- 26: The Good Feeling Doesn’t Last
- 24: The Carnival Review #12
- 23: One Week’s Food
- 22: Tightwad Wednesday - Fog Free Mirrors & Laundry Pretreatment
- 21: More Big Purchases - Window Coverings
- 20: So, What Did We Buy?
- 19: Big Purchases Need Big Research
- 18: Reducipe - Honey Roasted Root Veggies
- 17: Ahh, How I’ve Missed Consumerism…
- 16: Pay For Professionals Or D-I-Y?
- 15: The Carnival Review #11
- 14: Tightwad Wednesday - Stuck Envelopes & Old Deodorizers
- 13: Public Declaration - Getting Certified
- 12: Our Home Financing Options
- 11: The Roundup - Sea of Boxes Edition
- 10: Moving Is Helping Us Simplify
- 09: I’ll Be Keeping That, Uncle Sam
- 08: The Carnival Review #10
- 07: Tightwad Wednesday - Sensible Substitutes
- 06: Emotional Purchases: Our Anniversary Indulgence
- 05: It’s The Final Countdown!
- 04: Reducipe - The Blue Box Special
- 03: Don’t Get Me Anything = You Better Get Me A Gift?
- 02: 10 Classes To (Hopefully) Fix My Life
- 01: The Carnival Review #9
October 2007 (46)
- 31: Tightwad Wednesday - Tomato Soup & Seasoned-Rice Substitutes
- 30: Saving Money But Losing Touch
- 29: Make It From Scratch #37 - The Frugal Edition
- 28: When Saying No Helps Your Family
- 27: Reducipe - Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables
- 26: Can We Really Afford To ‘Move Up’?
- 25: The Carnival Review #8
- 24: Tightwad Wednesday - Cheap Postal Scale & Crumb Cookies
- 24: If I Were Debt Free…
- 23: I Want You To Make It From Scratch!
- 23: Work Those OTHER Benefits: Discounts And Freebies
- 22: The First Real Hint Of Autumn
- 22: Work Those OTHER Benefits: Reimbursements
- 21: The Roundup - Friendly Skies Edition
- 20: Reducipe - Crabbies
- 19: I’m Responsible For One Of The Worst Interviews Ever
- 18: A New Car - On Our Terms
- 18: The Carnival Review #7
- 17: Tightwad Wednesday - Stain Recipe & No-Knead Pizza Dough
- 17: 6″ Too Short, A Mile From Being Right
- 16: My One Money Advice (MOMA)
- 16: Welcome Paid Twice Readers!
- 15: 10 Ways to Reduce And Reuse
- 14: The Roundup - House is Getting Closer Edition
- 13: Thinking About Your Emergency Fund
- 13: Reducipe - The Budget Breakfast Sandwich
- 12: Keeping Out of Debt - The Speakers
- 11: Who DOESN’T Have A BB&B Coupon?
- 11: The Carnival Review #6
- 10: Tightwad Wednesday - Six Cheap Salad Dressings
- 10: Invasion Of The Ants!
- 09: Renting vs. Selling - What Makes More Sense?
- 08: Avoiding The Block: Get The Knives You Really Need
- 08: My Mortgage Dilemma - Prepay or Invest
- 07: The Roundup - Buying In Bulk Edition
- 06: Our Plan To Remain Debt Free
- 06: Reducipe - The “Weeknight” Taco
- 05: Finding Missing Money
- 05: Face To Face With Temptation: The iPhone
- 04: 7 Random Things About Me
- 04: The Carnival Review
- 03: Tightwad Wednesday - Twice-Used Grounds And Homemade Granola
- 03: Defensive Driving: My First Ticket
- 02: Couponing Strategies - “Separate And Save For Sales”
- 02: Couponing Successes
- 01: How We Chose Our Credit Card
September 2007 (50)
- 30: The Roundup - Busy Weekend Edition
- 30: Investing In My Roth IRA
- 29: Reducipe - Chicken Divan
- 28: Is Total Debt Avoidance Really Best?
- 28: Smooth AND Solvent: Make The Moisturizer Switch
- 27: Are Luxury Moisturizers Worth The Price?
- 27: Finding a New VoIP Provider
- 26: Tightwad Wednesday - Flushing Less Water & Dry Milk
- 26: The Surprise Rebate!
- 25: The Roundup - Stone vs Brick Accents Edition
- 25: The Lost Arts?
- 24: The Downside to Debt Consolidation Loans
- 23: Top 6 Things I’m Looking Forward To In The New House
- 22: The Roundup - Feed Malfunction Edition
- 21: When Frugality Becomes A Dirty Stinkin’ Excuse
- 20: The Roundup - Road Warrior Edition
- 20: The Penny-Wise Wino
- 19: Tightwad Wednesday - Reusing Baggies & Pickled Chops
- 19: Reducipe - Orange Rosemary Pork Chops
- 18: The Carnival Review
- 18: Another Grocery Store Bites The Dust
- 17: The Secret To Lowering Summertime Electric Bills
- 17: The Psychology of Free
- 16: Cheap Coffee Conundrum
- 15: The Non-Emergency “Emergency” Fund
- 15: Reducipe - Chicken Tetrazzini
- 14: The Sub-Prime Scrutiny Spares No Score
- 14: You Know It’s Bad When The Furniture Gives Up
- 13: Coupon Karma
- 13: Give Up TiVo? Are You Serious?
- 12: Is Any Roth IRA Better Than No Roth IRA?
- 12: Tightwad Wednesday - The Intro
- 11: The Carnival Review
- 10: When Good Credit Reports Go Bad: How To Dispute Collections Errors
- 09: The Roundup - Reorg Edition
- 09: Reducipe - Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 08: The Fine Dining Challenge: The Follow Up
- 08: Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- 07: The First Test: The Fine Dining Challenge
- 07: The Costs Of A New Home: It’s More Than Just The Mortgage
- 06: Using Credit Cards Online
- 06: Are Prescription Co-Pays Ripping You Off?
- 05: Leaving XM Behind
- 05: Review: Festival of Frugality #90
- 04: Review: Carnival Of Personal Finance #116
- 04: Protecting Yourself From Phishing
- 03: Introduction To Securing Your Money Online
- 03: Reducipe - The Ultimate Vinaigrette
- 02: The Cheap Lunch Wins Out
- 01: The Roundup - A New Month, A New Budget Edition
August 2007 (14)
- 31: The Sub-Prime Mortgage Solution?
- 30: The Roundup - Willy Wonka Edition
- 29: Market’s Going to Drop by 1/3rd? Got Your Tinfoil Hat On? Good!
- 28: 5 Myths That Can Hurt Your FICO Score
- 27: The Roundup - New Kid On The Block Edition
- 27: AC Addiction? How To Adjust To A Warmer Way Of Life
- 26: A Closer Look At CFLs, Part 4: Take It To The Limit
- 25: A Closer Look At CFLs, Part 3: Lumens And Kelvins And Watts, Oh My!
- 25: You Better Shop Around: Getting The Best Deals On Groceries
- 24: A Closer Look At CFLs, Part 2: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- 24: When Frugality Makes Others Worry
- 23: A Closer Look At CFLs, Part 1: Conscientiously Frugal Lighting
- 23: Printing Cash At Home: My Favorite Grocery Coupon Sites
- 23: Here We Are: A Penny Closer
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