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One of the top things most people cut from their budgets to save money is eating out. Eating out is a luxury and most often costs more money than just eating at home.

But for many of us — when both parents work and you are rushing to take children to after school activities, the occasional meal out can be a real lifesaver. So how can you do it without breaking your budget? Let’s also keep in mind there are things everyone will want to celebrate: birthdays, anniversaries and other life events where eating out is a nice treat for everyone. Here are some tips for eating out while still keeping some green in your pocket. Read the rest of this entry »

Furnishing your home office and purchasing all the necessary office equipment doesn’t have to necessitate a second mortgage on your house.

You can set up a fully equipped home office with a small budget.

The first step is to make two lists. The first list should be those items that you must have, the items that you cannot do business without.

The second list should consist of the items that are not strictly necessary, but that would
be nice to have. For now focus on acquiring the items on the first list. Once your business is up and running, you can invest in the items on the second list. Now let’s take a look at how you can buy what you really need with limited funds.

1. Keep an eye out for specials and sales at your local office supply store.
2. Scour display and classified ads on your local newspaper for bargains on good, used office equipment and furniture. Read the rest of this entry »