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		<title>Frugal Valentine&#8217;s Day Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2009/02/09/frugal-valentines-day-ideas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2009/02/09/frugal-valentines-day-ideas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the economy tight, everyone is looking for more cost-effective ways to celebrate holidays and Valentine&#8217;s Day is no exception.  There are plenty of ways to celebrate your love for each other without making large donations to Hallmark (Americans spent $17 Billion on the holiday in 2008).  The possibilities are endless, but here are a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Money Saving Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/11/26/thanksgiving-money-saving-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/11/26/thanksgiving-money-saving-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hosting Thanksgiving can be an expensive proposition, but there are many ways to save some money without ruining the dinner.

Potluck-Style &#8211; This does more than just cut the costs (and the time needed in making multiple dishes).  Before you know it, you&#8217;ll be trading recipes to figure out how Aunt Marilyn makes that awesome pumpkin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Week for CVS Deals!</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/11/10/a-great-week-for-cvs-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/11/10/a-great-week-for-cvs-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been CVSing for a few months now by checking out their sale ads including Extra Care Bucks offers, current coupons and any other incentive they have for me!  Many people have blogs that list the best deals at this drugstore, my favorites are Andrea&#8217;s at MommySnacks and Crystal&#8217;s at MoneySavingMom.  This is the first week [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 29-Year-Old Retiree</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/31/the-29-year-old-retiree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/31/the-29-year-old-retiree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[personal finance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yahoo Finance had an article about Madison DuPaix, author of My Dollar Plan blog.  For those not familiar with Madison, she is a Wisconsin resident that retired at the age of 29.  Her plan was simple, save and take advantage of what was available to make frugal decisions.  She&#8217;s the perfect example of what an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gasoline Prices Decline, but for How Long?</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/27/gasoline-prices-decline-but-for-how-long/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/27/gasoline-prices-decline-but-for-how-long/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gasoline prices have declined from the $4 plus/gallon we had earlier in the summer.  How long will they stay down though?
Daryl Guppy, CEO of Guppytraders.com claims that oil might drop all the way to $48/barrel if it manages to break $58 in the near future.
Demand is certainly dropping due to the high prices we experienced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frugal Living Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/22/frugal-living-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/22/frugal-living-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many different ways to save money.  I was just thinking about some of them and wanted to share them with the readers.

I’ve started washing and reusing the quart and gallon sized Ziploc bags.  I usually have just a few pots or dishes that I handwash each day and if I have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visit Thrift Stores for Savings</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/20/visit-thrift-stores-for-savings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/20/visit-thrift-stores-for-savings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the money saving tips I can&#8217;t stress enough is to utilize less expensive stores for things you need.  Stores like Goodwill aren&#8217;t just less expensive for you, the profits are utilized to help your local community.  Why get a new shirt for $25 at the Gap, or even $15 at Wal-Mart when you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Halloween Money Saving Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/13/halloween-money-saving-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/13/halloween-money-saving-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holidays can put a bit of a strain on the budget, and Halloween is no exception.  Here are a few tips to help your wallet stay chubby while all the little ghouls and goblins pig out on candy:

Make a Halloween budget and stick to it!
Make your own costume instead of buying one.
Use decorations that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Story About Successful Couponing</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/08/story-about-successful-couponing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/08/story-about-successful-couponing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coupons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across an article on the News Times about couponing I thought I&#8217;d share.  It explains the importance of planning your meals when couponing.  Coupons are great for buying non-perishables well ahead of time, but you need some forethought when purchasing perishables.  Spoiled food you have to throw out is still a waste, regardless of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money Saving Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/07/money-saving-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/07/money-saving-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure everyone is aware of these tips, but it&#8217;s easy to get into old habits and forget to practice them:

Combine trips when traveling to save on gasoline.
Install low energy lighting to save electricity (check out exactly why you should install low energy light bulbs to see what a great savings this is).
Open your windows [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheaper Video Game Alternatives for Younger Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/05/cheaper-video-game-alternatives-for-younger-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/05/cheaper-video-game-alternatives-for-younger-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Christmas coming up, I thought I&#8217;d point out a personal experience we&#8217;ve had with video gaming and our children.  VIdeo games are a hot Christmas item, and it seems around my neighborhood that everyone has a video gaming system of one sort or another.  The problem is, it is expensive!
The Nintendo Wii is one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Personal Responsibility and Finance</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/03/personal-responsibility-and-finance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/03/personal-responsibility-and-finance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compound interest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dollartamer.com/?p=89</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ll find that the theme here when it comes to this blog is that I press personal responsibility.  For me, that means that you are the one responsibile for how you decide to spend your money.  If you cannot afford something, you should not purchase it.
The Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac situation is largely due to people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Check Your Recipts for More Coupons</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/01/check-your-recipts-for-more-coupons/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/01/check-your-recipts-for-more-coupons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dollartamer.com/?p=78</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I know this is probably obvious to anyone reading this site, but I came across this article at WAPT.com about coupons on the back of your receipts.  I noticed this trend some time ago, and every now and then there are some decent coupons back there.  A lot of stores are printing additional savings discounts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Save Lots of Money With Coupons</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/01/how-to-save-lots-of-money-with-coupons/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/10/01/how-to-save-lots-of-money-with-coupons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let me tell you about my $60/hr part-time job&#8230;

The internet is full of useful information! I use it for what I consider one of my part-time jobs. There are oodles of sites that can help you save money by sharing ideas I’ve never thought of before and showing me where to get things I need for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Purchase Coupon Codes</title>
		<link>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/09/29/online-purchase-coupon-codes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dollartamer.com/2008/09/29/online-purchase-coupon-codes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Des Moines Register has an article about coupon codes for online purchases.  A while back, I was purchasing a gift certificate from restaurant.com and noticed there was a place I could enter a &#8220;discount code&#8221;.  I did a quick google once and came across retailmenot.com.  A code on there let me save 20% off [...]]]></description>
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