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Unhappy with housing prices and ever-increasing housing-related expenses? Check out our collection of everyday home & utilities savings tips and tricks so you can start saving money today! Lower your utilities, gas, wifi bill, home maintenance etc.

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FREE Airbnb Printables & Templates for Hosts (24 Page PDF)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

~ This is an installment of my Airbnb series. Check out part one or browse all my Airbnb content ~Hi, I made a little present for my fellow Airbnb hosts out there! A set of Airbnb ...

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How To Get Free Phones & Cheap Data Plans For Low-Income Families

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

In this tech age of instant communication, it's critically important to have a means of contact with everyone. Whether it’s connecting to your family, friends, or co-workers, everyone needs a phone. ...

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12+ Helpful Government Benefit Programs For Single Moms With Low or No Income

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

I remember some extra rough years growing up. My family qualified for public assistance, but my parents never took advantage of the government aid that was there. Partly because of pride and the other ...

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How To Make a Roll of Paper Towels Last Embarrassingly Long

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

This is what I grew up with: seeing my immigrant parents squeeze the life out of a rinsed paper towel sheet and hang drying it on the kitchen faucet. Legend has it, my parents are still on their first ...

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10 Genius Legit Ways To Live Rent & Mortgage Free

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

The national average rent cost is $1,405 as of 2019! That is a 2.9% increase from the previous year. No wonder people are relying on credit cards more and more. The cost of rent is sky-rocketing and ...

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Your Resource Guide To Finding Free (Or Cheap) Furniture

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Moving into a new place and want to give it that Scandinavian vibe with some simple but functional furniture pieces? Or thinking of finally getting started on that long-overdue home design update that ...

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How To Live In A Car To Save Money The Ultimate Guide

The Rent Is Too Damn High! – A Guide To Living In Your Car

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

$1,405. That was the reported national average monthly rent in the US as of June last year. With property prices so high, it’s no wonder that so many people have to resort to living out of their cars ...

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7 DIYs For Common Insect & Pest Infestation (On The Cheap)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

There is no better way to spend your day off relaxing in your home, sipping a drink and watching TV. It's been a while since you had your personal time and you're enjoying the peace in your own home. ...

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30 Tried-and-True Hacks To Lower Your Electricity Bill

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Paying more on utility bills is something a lot of people hate doing, especially electricity bills. Utility bills are one of those annoying sneaky bills that are easily forgotten but when it hits your ...

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11 Companies Offering Free (or Seriously Discounted) Internet At Home

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Heyo! Sorry for the hiatus :D I was building and experimenting with life projects. Also, Hubby and I are trying to get PREGNANT :) come onnn, babies!I haven't been totally absent though, check out my ...

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