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We love to save money. Finding the best value for less is basically our obsession. We'll show you how to start saving more money on everything so you can achieve financial independence faster. Every financial freedom journey starts with a dollar saved first.

We cover practical frugal finances finance for everyday living. Follow us for saving money tips, living on a budget tricks, frugal living hacks, debt-free motivation, and how to defeat that greed lifestyle inflation that gets so many of us into financial trouble.

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How To Stay Frugal When You Have Spendy Friends

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Heyo! I wanted to share with you guys this sweet little post that Leif from Five Year FIRE Escape, pitched to me :) I laughed out loud a lot to this piece because I've been in these exact situations ...

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9 Thrifty Hacks That Will Help You Save On Maternity Clothes

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

One of the things that get first-time moms like me by surprise is the cost of maternity clothes at retail. The second surprising thing is...how rare it is to find them used and in your size in both ...

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Used Car Buying Tips: Should You Buy From a Private Seller or a Car Dealer?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

We bought a car!!! We decided to purchase a budget subcompact car when we found out we would be expecting our first baby. It was a begrudging choice (I'm not a car person at all). It was elevated ...

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How To Properly Dispute A Medical Bill & Save Some Money (+ Billing Dispute Sample Letter)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

With my pregnancy, my husband and I have never felt more familiar to our insurance and medical billing partners. My thankfulness is still an all-time high of course, but insurance is an annoyance on ...

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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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Why Do Mail-In Rebates Exist?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

In this age where every transaction is almost instant, a lot of marketing efforts also shifted their way into the digital age. But one marketing relic still exists and a lot of companies still leans ...

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23 Ways Ladies Can Score Free Makeup Cosmetic Samples ?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Back when MakeupAlley still allowed makeup swapping, I gathered tons of samples from generous women that included freebie makeup with their swap items. As a person who has only 'hit pan' on maybe 3 ...

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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 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Embarrassed To Attend Community College

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

In the states, community colleges accept every living breathing human body that wants to prolong their education - all for a low and affordable price. But junior colleges don't have the best ...

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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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