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• Frugal or just downright cheap: Take the test

  Posted May 08 2008, 04:40 PM by Karen Datko
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  Filed under: extreme savings, spending, clothing, Karen Datko
  Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money

  Pinyo's wife thinks he's cheap. In his mind, he's frugal. Who's right?

  He scored a 20 on the cheap vs. frugal test he devised and posted at Moolanomy. That score indicates that he's neither, but that he "appears to be reasonable" with his spending.

  Take the test. It's fun. For example, here's Question No. 6.

  You have some old clothes. Do you ...?

  1. What are you talking about? I don't have old clothes.
  2. I donate them when they get a little older.
  3. I turn them into rags.
  4. I am still wearing them.   Read More...

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• Essential reading for expectant mothers

  Posted Jan 09 2008, 03:37 PM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: extreme savings, spending, saving, clothing
  Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money

  The best part of Baby Cheapskate's excellent post for mothers-to-be is get stuff for free. If you didn't know, that's synonymous with "baby shower." Don't hesitate to tell guests to bring things you can use. "A case of diapers (or five) may not be as cute as a tiny pink dress, buy you'll be glad later to have the diapers," Angie writes. She provides seven money-saving tips for getting baby necessities at the lowest cost, and lots of links to help you do that.   Read More...

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