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Buying From Local Farmers vs. Supermarkets: Savings Breakdown
Hello eThrifters! As we're all aware, our grocery bills can take a significant bite out of our monthly budgets. But have you ever considered the financial implications of where you choose to buy your fresh produce? When you examine the costs of buying from[.....]
Why Compound Growth Is the Secret to Financial Freedom
Hello eTHRIFTers! Today, we’re going to talk about one of my favorite financial concepts: Compound Growth. It’s a term that may sound complex, but once you understand it, it can be the secret to your financial freedom. As a frugal person who loves saving m[.....]
The Best Side Hustles for Students With Busy Schedules
Hello, fellow thrifters! There’s nothing more exciting than finding a way to make your money stretch even further. This is especially true for students who often balance a full-time class schedule with work, internships, and extracurricular activities. But[.....]
How to Use a 529 Plan to Save on Future Education Costs
Hello, fellow thrifty savers! Today, let's dive into a topic that's close to my heart - smart ways to save for future education costs. As you know, education is a significant investment, and if you're like me, you want to ensure that your hard-earned money[.....]
How to Make Sure You're Not Overpaying on Capital Gains Taxes
Hello savvy budgeters and fellow money-saving enthusiasts! Today, we're going to tackle a topic that can sometimes be a bit daunting, but is incredibly important for anyone who's dabbled in investments: Capital Gains Taxes. If you've ever sold an investmen[.....]
Common Car Repairs You Can Do Yourself to Save Hundreds
Hello savvy savers! As we all know, owning a car can be a costly affair, especially when unexpected repairs knock at your door. Sometimes, these repairs can burn a hole in your pocket, particularly when you're trying to save, budget or plan for future fina[.....]
How to Find High-Quality Discounted Meat and Produce
Hello, fellow savings enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share some of my tried-and-true wisdom on finding high-quality discounted meat and produce. As a dedicated money saver, I believe that you don't have to compromise on quality to save a few bucks. Fresh, hi[.....]
Teaching Teens About Money Through Real-Life Experiences
Hello savvy savers! Today we're diving into the world of finance with our teenagers. It's a big, sometimes scary place, but it's also a world full of opportunities to save, invest and grow. The earlier we can teach our teens about managing money, the bette[.....]
Why Bulk Buying Baby Essentials Saves More in the Long Run
Hello fellow savers, and welcome to another blog post on eTHRIFT.net, your go-to place for smart shopping and money-saving tips. Today, we're diving into a topic close to the hearts of many parents and parents-to-be. We're talking about baby essentials and[.....]
How to Budget for Unexpected Baby Medical Costs
Hello, fellow thrifters! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that's near and dear to many of our hearts: budgeting for unexpected baby medical costs. For those of us who are parents, we know that babies are bundles of joy—but they can also be bundles[.....]