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Cooper Tires #SpringSavings Event Through 6/30

by Mandi on May 21, 2013

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

We spend a lot of time in the car each week — driving to and from “town” and visiting family in neighboring states. One of my least favorite ways to spend money is on basic car maintenance, but because of the number of miles we drive over the mountains each and every week, it’s unfortunately a hefty part of our budget!

If you’re in the market for new tires, don’t wait until you’re fishtailing down the road (like a certain, ahem, family I know did this past Christmas Eve!). Instead, pick up all new tires during the Cooper Tire Spring Savings Event between now and June 30!

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How to Deal with Distractions that Cost You Money

by Christina on May 13, 2013

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate:

source: Rennett Stowe

Do you suffer from shiny object syndrome? Do you start one project only to flit to the next? Get sidetracked by some great new thing (shiny object)?

All of those little distractions can cost you money. While daydreaming, you get into a fender bender with your car. You get distracted by your kids in the store, so you aren’t able to focus on your shopping list. You get distracted at work (by co-workers, family issues at home, or the internet) and it costs you opportunities and promotions. You’re distracted by advertising and lured into buying things you may not actually need (or even really want).

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10 Simple Ways Using the Library Can Save You Money

May 9, 2013

The following post is from Tiffany of Mommy Goes Green: I adore the library and think it’s one of the most underutilized public programs we have available to us! Our local libraries offer so much more than just books, they have a wealth of material, programs and online resource available to save you money: Internet [...]

Free Kindle Books {5/2/13}

May 2, 2013

One of the most popular features of our sister site, Jungle Deals & Steals, are our free Kindle book lists. With 15-20 free ebooks every day, these are a great way to load up your Kindle without breaking the bank, and Kindle books can also be read on smartphones, computers and tablets with the Kindle [...]

Simple Ways to Get in the Habit of Saving

April 29, 2013

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: As my husband and I dug our way out of debt, we often reminded ourselves that getting to debt-free was a marathon, not a sprint. While it was easy to get into debt, it takes an incredible amount of time, energy, and determination to get rid [...]

Free Kindle Books {4/25/13}

April 25, 2013

One of the most popular features of our sister site, Jungle Deals & Steals, are our free Kindle book lists. With 15-20 free ebooks every day, these are a great way to load up your Kindle without breaking the bank, and Kindle books can also be read on smartphones, computers and tablets with the Kindle [...]

Free Kindle Books {4/18/13}

April 18, 2013

One of the most popular features of our sister site, Jungle Deals & Steals, are our free Kindle book lists. With 15-20 free ebooks every day, these are a great way to load up your Kindle without breaking the bank, and Kindle books can also be read on smartphones, computers and tablets with the Kindle [...]

The Financial Implications of Rural Living

April 17, 2013

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Eight years ago, my husband and I made the decision to build a house in the woods on a lake. We had a deal on some family lake property that we couldn’t refuse, and we loved the idea of living in a rural setting. We both [...]

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