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Here's the exact 7-step system I used to cut my grocery bill in half and save money on food
- I used to spend $800 to $1,000 a month on food for my family of four in Los Angeles, California.
- But now that I'm more thoughtful about how I plan and buy groceries, I've cut my grocery spending in half. Now, I pay more like $400 a month for my family's food.
- Reducing my spending comes down to a seven-step strategy, starting with stockpiling my staples, creating extra storage in my house so I'm never …
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'Queer Eye' star Tan France says tailoring and choosing classic pieces is key to looking wealthy, and shares 4 stores for dressing well on a budget
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The 6 biggest money mistakes in my 20s taught me the spending lessons I live by in my 30s
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Here's how much people with and without debt spend on 9 common expenses
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I saved almost $2,000 just by tracking my money on a spreadsheet
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A step-by-step guide to writing a personal check, for when Venmo isn't an option
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I'm spending $50,000 on travel in 2019 and I have zero regrets so far
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A fifth of Americans say they have zero savings
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My girlfriend and I spend less than $150 a month on groceries and eat at home 5 nights a week - here's exactly what we buy
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12 common, expensive things that aren't worth your money
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9 sneaky ways Walmart makes you spend more money
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My husband and I splurged on a Santorini hotel for our honeymoon that costs over $400 per night and is built into a cave. Here's why it was totally worth it
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I splurged on an 8-day, $3,000 trip to Nigeria for myself over the holidays, and it was worth every penny
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5 times you can save money with senior discounts in your 50s
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Forget shiny Rolexes and Louis Vuitton handbags - rich people are investing more in education and health, and it shows that discreet wealth is the new status symbol
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