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Turning On Your Ceiling Fan Saves Money

Amanda Peterson October 27, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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When used effectively, turning your ceiling fan on throughout the day is a frugal savings. Not only does it save on energy costs, it also improves the lifespan of your heater & air conditioning units.
Go Meatless For A Day

Amanda Peterson August 4, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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CreditSoup's bit of frugality this week just happens to be a HUGE money saver. The cost of meat, in general, is on the rise. Consider preparing a meatless meal one day out of the week. Here are 10 ways to save on meals!
Make Gifts Instead of Buying Them

Amanda Peterson June 23, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Money's tight. I get it. However, it's birthday & wedding season. Why not make gifts instead of buying them? This week's Frugal Friday touches on gift giving and how to save money doing so.
Look For Low Cost Activities

Amanda Peterson May 25, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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Thrifty Thursday's tip discusses looking for low cost activities! School is out for the season & the kids will be home all summer. If you are on a tight budget, what a better way to save money and keep those kiddos occupied & off the electronics, than by searching for low cost activities!
Use What's In Your Pantry

Amanda Peterson May 17, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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CreditSoup's weekly Wise Spend Wednesday tip this week involves using what's in your pantry. Why waste money buying more random things when you haven't used up the things still sitting in your pantry or cupboards. We have solutions for that problem!
Be Frugal & Drink Water Instead

Amanda Peterson May 12, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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The average U.S. household spends an estimated $850 annually on soft drinks, for a total of $65 billion on soft drinks alone. Imagine the cost savings you would save by choosing to drink water instead! This week we talk about drinking water instead.
Save Money: Repair Your Own Clothing

Amanda Peterson March 31, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Have you seen the price of clothing lately? The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothes each year, with nearly 95% of which can be reused or recycled. With inflation on most things right now at an all-time high, Frugal Friday discusses how to save money and repair your own clothing.
Fight Temptation - Unsubscribe From Store Emails

Amanda Peterson March 2, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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It's Thrifty Thursday & we are discussing Unsubscribing from Store Emails. You know exactly what I'm talking about. You go shopping & provide your email. Next thing you know, you're signed up for their daily deals, and your inbox is FLOODED with offers that you have to respond to by THAT DAY or you'll miss out.
Cancel Your Gym Membership

Amanda Peterson February 24, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Let's be honest. It's now almost March. Your New Years Resolution has probably faded and now you're stuck paying for something that you'll probably not use for the rest of the year - a gym membership. CreditSoup's Frugal Friday this week dives into the cost of a gym membership and whether or not to get rid of it.
Be Thrifty - Stop Window Shopping

Amanda Peterson February 9, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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Our Thrifty Thursday this week talks about everyone's guilty pleasure - Window Shopping. The best way to save money is to not entertain that notion at all. Simply, Stop Window Shopping! We're going to touch on 3 of the biggest areas to avoid while shopping.
Frugal Hack: Adjust Your Thermostat

Amanda Peterson January 27, 2023 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's Frugal Friday tends to be a daily struggle for some households. How warm or cold to keep the house. Keeping your home a few degrees cooler in the winter or even a few degrees warmer in the summer helps your heating & cooling systems from being overworked. This in turn, saves you more money on energy costs each month!
11 Gas Apps to Save on Fuel Cost

Amanda Peterson January 19, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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This week's Thrifty Thursday covers the cost savings of using a fuel saver or gas app on your phone. Whether it be a specific fuel saver, rewards credit card, or even an app on your phone, using some sort of application to save money on your daily commute definitely has its benefits. CreditSoup breaks it down for you here in our weekly Thrifty Thursday tip on saving money.
Frugal Friday Suggests Working From Home

Amanda Peterson January 6, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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Frugal Friday this week is a tip that we all can agree on. And, thanks in part to the pandemic, made us realize how much we actually do save by working from home! The following three items factor into the cost involved in your weekly work commute.
Wash Your Car Yourself

Amanda Peterson December 29, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Thrifty Thursday this week talks about washing your car yourself. Experts suggest washing your car every two weeks and getting a detail twice a year to make sure it stays in good condition. CreditSoup offers some tips to help keep your vehicle in pristine condition!
Top 10 Items To Buy In Bulk

Amanda Peterson September 7, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Stock up to avoid making numerous trips to the store. If you purchase things in larger quantities, they come at a lower price per ounce, so save money & buy in bulk!
Travel In Off-Peak Seasons

Amanda Peterson August 4, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Traveling during "off-peak seasons" is an opportunity to travel or vacation outside of the normal times of year that most people would visit a particular area. And, is an excellent way to remain thrifty and save some cash!
Buy Used

Amanda Peterson July 13, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Why spend hundreds of dollars on name brand clothes, shoes, and toys when they will grow out of it almost as soon as you purchase it? Save money now. Put that extra money you may have spent on high dollar items in a savings account for when they get older. Or, use that money and take them on a fun vacation or trip!
Do All Your Errands in One Day

Amanda Peterson June 9, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup's Thrifty Thursday tip this week is to save money by running all of your errands in one day. Not only will this alleviate extra trips to the store, you'll be saving gas money and preventing those impulse buys from extra trips! Schedule a day, map it out, and utilize online services.