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Best of Northern Cheapskate: 2009 Edition

by Christina December 30, 2009

The year 2009 brought many great experiences for Northern Cheapskate.  Northern Cheapskate celebrated its second year with more than 500 posts on coupons, deals, and frugal living.  I was blessed with the opportunity to meet some of my favorite bloggers in 2009, read some great books, and make some exciting connections for 2010. This blog [...]

Budgeting 101: Boosting Income

by Christina May 21, 2009

Increasing your income is often more challenging than cutting expenses, but even in this crummy economy, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done. There are obvious ways to increase your income:  get a promotion, get a different/better job, or get a second job. But there are also some not-so-obvious ways to increase your cash flow. [...]

Budgeting 101: The Guts to Change

by Christina May 19, 2009

After you’ve been tracking your expenses for at least a month, you should take a hard look at your income, too. This is the part that takes courage.  Many people will find out that their expenses exceed their income or that they are truly living paycheck to paycheck.  Don’t fret!  This is why you’re starting [...]

Budgeting 101: Start by Tracking Your Expenses

by Christina May 18, 2009

Are you overwhelmed by bills? Do you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck? Are you sick of not being able to save for the future? You may need a budget. Okay, take a deep breath. Budgeting is a lot of work, but it’s a lot less scary than letting your money control your life. [...]

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