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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.

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Our November Budget & Spending Update – We Just Entered The Millionaires Club!

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Being millionaires by thirty sound like a pipe dream so it's crazy that it came true for normal, lucky ducks like us. We both worked very hard to get here but I would definitely say being lucky helped ...

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5 Frugal Dog Things We Don’t Do (Featuring My Spoiled Dog)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Dogs can take a bite out of your budget if you're not careful. But being Man's Best Friends, it's hard to resist splurging on our wet-nosed pals. Being the frugal fiend that I am, I look for ways to ...

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The 4 Main Benefits of Car-Free Living

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

For me, there's nothing more infuriating than being stuck in traffic. It's not just the waiting or the concentration necessary to be a responsible driver but it's also the nagging penny pincher in me ...

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What Is The Real Cost of Raising a Child (Done Frugally and On The Cheap)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Raising children is one of the biggest cornerstones of building a family. Although expensive and difficult, having children means the world to some couples looking to have a family. But raising a ...

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Ta-Da! How I Failed The SNAP Diet Challenge

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. That didn't take me long. I was at it for a WHOLE 5 DAYS! My husband was right, again. I hate it when he's right. To celebrate my failure, I'm treating my wounded ego to some ...

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I’m Taking The SNAP Challenge On A Diet

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Greetings! We have a little introductory post to end this week off. Ready? I’m taking the SNAP Challenge! On a diet. ? The timing was too perfect to pass up. I started on the very 1st of ...

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Unstable Income? 13 Kick-Ass Tips To Stick To Your Budget

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Just imagine the condition of freelancers, salespeople, businessmen, and self-employed people. All of them have an irregular or fluctuating income. Still, they’re managing their budgets like a pro. ...

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Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve Made In My Early 20s

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Guys, these chain gangs are getting a little embarrassing. Let's dig into the financial mistakes of my early 20s... I'm a proud person. I can admit that I have a problem with admitting mistakes. ...

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8 Frugal Reasons to Have Two Phones

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Has anyone else noticed the skyrocketing prices of smartphones? Companies are pricing their new flagship smartphones to the tune of $1,000 depending on the storage size, color selection and contracted ...

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Unique Ways to Save Money on Groceries (Lessons After 6 Months of Receipts!)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

We’re not usually that family that keeps every single receipt in that one kitchen drawers, I swear. We only have 6 months worth of grocery receipts because I told my dad to keep certain receipts since ...

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