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Here are five more things to consider when paring back expenses this year. 1. Be cooperative. Coops of all sorts are a great way to cut spending Kids clothes and toys are a very popular trade and use category. And babysitting is a natural since it's almost always easier to take care of your own kids when they have someone to play with. Take the lead and organize these … [Read more...] about Five new ways to cut family budget and expenses

Shopping for kids clothes is not only never-ending, it's also very expensive. There are ways to reduce the latter problem, by shopping sales that occur as the season is just getting underway, for example. Another way the internet makes possible is clothes swapping sites. Try www.SwapThing.com for example This Bay Area company si a site for trading all kinds of services and … [Read more...] about Frugal Dad – save money by swapping baby clothes

There are certainly days when I look forward to the kids moving out and giving me a little peace and quiet. That day will come soon enough - they are 5 and 9 now - and off they will go to college. More and more in this economy, kids are moving back home after school after they find that jobs are scarce, or maybe that mom or dad will still do their laundry. How much should you … [Read more...] about How much to charge your kids if they move back in with you after graduation?

Here are some dad advice and ways to save money that you might not have thought of: Shop consignment stores: Not thrift stores, where used merchandise donated for charity is piled high at bargain prices. Consignment stores are more choosey at what they take in and arrange it more as a store. Sure, you can't find all sizes, but you can find items that either business-worthy … [Read more...] about Eight ways to save money you may not have thought of