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Ditch the Manicures and Pedicures

Amanda Peterson July 6, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Having polished nails is always a nice feeling. But the price doesn't always give you a nice warm feeling. CreditSoup's Thrifty Thursday tip this week talks about ditching the mani - pedi's. Do them yourself, at home!
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!
Top 5 Apps That Will Automatically Grow Your Savings Account

Johnny Monroe May 23, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Saving money each month is hard. We are told to save X-amount of our income each month, but what if your expenses don’t allow for an allocated savings budget? Here are the top 5 apps that will help you put more money into savings each month with minimal effort.
Bring Your Lunch

Amanda Peterson May 19, 2023 • 2 Minute Read
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Bringing your lunch can save you on average $10-$20 per day. Even just bringing your lunch for ONE DAY out of the week can add up to around $80/month or more! Here are a few tips to help you plan!
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.
Stick To a Budget

Amanda Peterson April 26, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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This can be a tough task for some, but if you want to spend wisely, you must remain diligent about sticking to a budget! This week we go over how to stick to a budget. Having a budget keeps your spending in check and makes sure that your savings are on track for the future.
Pay With Cash

Amanda Peterson February 1, 2023 • 3 Minute Read
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Paying for things with cash definitely has it's perks. It's a handy way to monitor how much you have & don't have to spend. However, there are people out there that struggle at saving cash or don't use it responsibly. CreditSoup's Wise Spend Wednesday touches on the good & bad of paying with cash.
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.
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!
Money Saving Tip: Automate Your Savings

Amanda Peterson December 21, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Looking to build your savings account effortlessly? There's no easier way than to automate your savings account. This Wise Spend Wednesday we touch on building your savings account!
Stash Away Cash

Amanda Peterson December 16, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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This week's bit of frugality focuses on a hard concept for some, or a "no-brainer" for others. Saving money! There's no better time to start than right now. Get in the habit of stashing away a few bucks each week!
Utilize Coupons & Rewards Cards

Amanda Peterson December 8, 2022 • 2 Minute Read
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Utilize coupons and rewards! Clipping coupons and racking up credit card rewards is a great way to stay thrifty and save money. Learn how here at CreditSoup.com!
Freeze Any Leftovers

Amanda Peterson July 1, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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This week's #FrugalFriday focuses on leftovers! Did you make too much of a meal, or not feed as many as you originally thought? Be frugal and freeze it!
16 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

Amanda Peterson June 17, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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We're sure that if your parents were anything like ours, you most definitely know the value of a plastic grocery bag. This week's Frugal Friday talks about reusing plastic bags!
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.
Grow Your Own Food & Vegetables

Amanda Peterson May 26, 2022 • 1 Minute Read
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Save time & money at the grocery store by having your own meat & produce on-hand at home!
Tips on Smart Budgeting for Black Friday

CreditSoup Staff November 20, 2017 • 1 Minute Read
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We’ve come up with a Black Friday blueprint that will help you make it out of the weekend of deals with your sanity — and finances — intact.