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		<title>Grocery Hacks &#8211; How We Save Money on Groceries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the story of how we reduced our grocery budget from $400/month down to less than $250/month!  The other night we sat down -- together -- and compiled this list of 20 ways we have successfully reduced our grocery bill over the last 7 months.

Enjoy!<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/save-on-groceries-eat-well/' rel='bookmark' title='Save On Groceries and Eat Well'>Save On Groceries and Eat Well</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/free-haircuts-were-saving-20-per-month-dfa-tip-of-the-week-4272009/' rel='bookmark' title='Free Haircuts = Save Money &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/27/2009'>Free Haircuts = Save Money &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/27/2009</a></li>
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		<title>How Much Interest Are You Paying?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How much interest you are paying each month?  Use this spreadsheet to find out and use it to track your debt reduction progress.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/how-much-interest-am-i-paying-58-lessmonth/' rel='bookmark' title='How much Interest are YOU Paying?  Get Mad at Debt!'>How much Interest are YOU Paying?  Get Mad at Debt!</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/how-much-interest-autumn-2011/' rel='bookmark' title='How Much Interest [Autumn 2011]'>How Much Interest [Autumn 2011]</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>54</slash:comments>
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		<title>FREE Microsoft Money Replacement &#8211; Mint.com</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/free-microsoft-money-replacement-alternative/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/free-microsoft-money-replacement-alternative/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Money Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spreadsheet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been using Microsoft Money, but are now looking for an replacement/alternative?  Try Mint.com or even Google Personal Finances Templates.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/budget-your-money-dfa-tip-of-the-week-3232009/' rel='bookmark' title='Budget Your Money! &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 3/23/2009'>Budget Your Money! &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 3/23/2009</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/free-turbotax-free-returns-free-efile-and-free-tax-help/' rel='bookmark' title='Free TurboTax &#8211; Free Returns, Free eFile, and Free Tax Help'>Free TurboTax &#8211; Free Returns, Free eFile, and Free Tax Help</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/free-haircuts-were-saving-20-per-month-dfa-tip-of-the-week-4272009/' rel='bookmark' title='Free Haircuts = Save Money &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/27/2009'>Free Haircuts = Save Money &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/27/2009</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
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		<title>DFA Link Rally:  Gardening Saves Money</title>
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		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-gardening-saves-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rally]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We love how gardening saves us money and feeds us well.  Here are a few links along with our garden plans for the 2010... what about you?<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-i-have-a-week-off/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Link Rally:  I Have a Week Off'>DFA Link Rally:  I Have a Week Off</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-weekly-link-rally-saving-money-to-repay-debt-in-lump-sums/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Weekly Link Rally: Saving Money to Repay Debt in Lump Sums'>DFA Weekly Link Rally: Saving Money to Repay Debt in Lump Sums</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-i-bought-a-scooter/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Link Rally: I Bought a Scooter!'>DFA Link Rally: I Bought a Scooter!</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
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		<title>Save Money on Gas &#8211; Buy a Scooter</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/save-money-on-gas-buy-a-scooter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/save-money-on-gas-buy-a-scooter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Expenses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trying to think of different ways to save money on gas?  Why not save money and buy a scooter?  I did... and here's why you should too.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-i-bought-a-scooter/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Link Rally: I Bought a Scooter!'>DFA Link Rally: I Bought a Scooter!</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/localvore-eat-local-foods-and-save-money/' rel='bookmark' title='Localvore &#8211; Eat Local Foods and Save Money'>Localvore &#8211; Eat Local Foods and Save Money</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/save-money-by-buying-sale-items-in-bulk/' rel='bookmark' title='Save Money by Buying Sale Items in Bulk'>Save Money by Buying Sale Items in Bulk</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>38</slash:comments>
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		<title>DFA Link Rally: Living in America Still Ain&#8217;t Half Bad Folks</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-america-aint-half-bad/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-america-aint-half-bad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rally]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thankfulness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Despite corporate greed and turbulence in government American's still have much to celebrate and be thankful for.  The suns still shines, the plants still grow, families still love, and God is still in control.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-favorite-bank/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Weekly Link Rally: What is your favorite bank?'>DFA Weekly Link Rally: What is your favorite bank?</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-link-rally-lending-club/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Weekly Link Rally: We Paid off Lending Club!'>DFA Weekly Link Rally: We Paid off Lending Club!</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/dfa-weekly-link-rally-saving-money-to-repay-debt-in-lump-sums/' rel='bookmark' title='DFA Weekly Link Rally: Saving Money to Repay Debt in Lump Sums'>DFA Weekly Link Rally: Saving Money to Repay Debt in Lump Sums</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
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		<title>I Sold My Motorcycle on Craigslist &#8211; Tips on Selling</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/tips-on-selling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/tips-on-selling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Earn Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I sold my motorcycle for about half of what I could have gotten.  These tips on selling will help you get the most money for your sale.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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		<slash:comments>44</slash:comments>
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		<title>Huge Food Recall &#8211; Are You Tired of Contaminated Food?</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/huge-food-recall-are-you-tired-of-contaminated-food/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/huge-food-recall-are-you-tired-of-contaminated-food/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Food recalls resulting from contamination on huge corporate farms encourages many to shift their consumption focus to healthier and locally produced foods.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/localvore-eat-local-foods-and-save-money/' rel='bookmark' title='Localvore &#8211; Eat Local Foods and Save Money'>Localvore &#8211; Eat Local Foods and Save Money</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>20</slash:comments>
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		<title>One World Currency &#8211; New World Order</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/one-world-currency-new-world-order/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/one-world-currency-new-world-order/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[christian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jesus christ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people, including the president of Russia, have an interest in debasing the U.S. dollar as a currency and eliminating it as a global standard currency.  This is not a Democratic idea, a Republican idea, or even an American idea but an international idea.
It would be wise for you to educate yourself concerning the interest in and implementation of a one world currency.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/in-god-we-trust-not-in-money-fame-and-fortune/' rel='bookmark' title='In God We Trust &#8211; Not In Money, Fame, and Fortune'>In God We Trust &#8211; Not In Money, Fame, and Fortune</a></li>
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		<slash:comments>79</slash:comments>
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		<title>After Christmas Sales Save You Money</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/after-christmas-sales-save-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/after-christmas-sales-save-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While I'm not a huge proponent of spending money on things you do not need, I am a big supporter of buying the things you plan to buy anyway when they are on sale.

This post is just a quick reminder to pay attention to the great sales that are going on this time of year.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/grocery-hacks-how-to-save-money-on-groceries/' rel='bookmark' title='Grocery Hacks &#8211; How We Save Money on Groceries'>Grocery Hacks &#8211; How We Save Money on Groceries</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/spending-filters-how-i-save-money-on-just-about-everything/' rel='bookmark' title='Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything'>Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Retirement &#8211; How to Get There Faster</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/capitalist-or-laborer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/capitalist-or-laborer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/?p=4125</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why do most of us have to wait until we are in the fleeting years of our lives to become capitalists?  Could the answer be as simple as saying that we do not focus on becoming capitalists while pondering the majority of our financial decisions?

Let's take a closer look.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/debt-reduction-vs-retirement-savings-for-bruce-and-you/' rel='bookmark' title='Debt Reduction vs. Retirement Savings'>Debt Reduction vs. Retirement Savings</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/financial-fasting-dfa-tip-of-the-week-462009/' rel='bookmark' title='Financial Fasting! &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/6/2009'>Financial Fasting! &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 4/6/2009</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Roth IRA and Flexible Spending Account deadlines</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/roth-ira-and-flexible-spending-account-deadlines/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/roth-ira-and-flexible-spending-account-deadlines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[End of Year Action Items:  If you have not already done so, NOW is the time to open a Roth IRA account.  If you do have existing Roth IRAs, be sure to contribute as much as possible before the end of the year.  Also, if you participate in an employer sponsored Flexible Spending Account... NOW is the time to discover your remaining balance and spend it before you lose it!<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/the-modern-pocketbook-a-spending-journal-and-a-whole-lot-more/' rel='bookmark' title='The Modern Pocketbook &#8211; A Spending Journal and a whole lot more!'>The Modern Pocketbook &#8211; A Spending Journal and a whole lot more!</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/discretionary-spending-the-spending-journal/' rel='bookmark' title='Discretionary Spending &amp; The Spending Journal'>Discretionary Spending &#038; The Spending Journal</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/spending-filters-how-i-save-money-on-just-about-everything/' rel='bookmark' title='Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything'>Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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		<title>Lending Club &#124; Free Investment Signup Bonus</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/lending-club-free-investment-sign-up-bonus/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/lending-club-free-investment-sign-up-bonus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If someone wanted to give you a $40 bill - would you take it?  If yes then today is your lucky day!

I recently received $50 to sign up as an investor with Lending Club and am glad to be offering DFA readers a similar opportunity... their current offer is an investor bonus of  $40.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/the-lending-club-2500-investor-giveaway/' rel='bookmark' title='The Lending Club $2,500 Investor Giveaway!'>The Lending Club $2,500 Investor Giveaway!</a></li>
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		<title>Save Money &#124; Dining Out vs. Groceries Analyzed</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/save-money-dining-out-groceries-cost-analysis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The other day after church we had a moment of weakness.  We were feeling lazy and wanton, and had no Sunday afternoon meal ready prepared... so when the preacher mentioned tacos in his sermon, it was all over.  As we walked out to the car after the church service I knew we were destined for one place and one place only - The all-you-can-eat taco buffet!  Mmmm.

Find out how we felt about spending the money afterward!<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/monday-dfa-tip-of-the-week-322009/' rel='bookmark' title='Split Meals &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 3/2/2009'>Split Meals &#8211; DFA Tip of the Week &#8211; 3/2/2009</a></li>
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		<title>Cyber Monday &#8211; Save Money on Needs</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/cyber-monday-save-money-on-needs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/cyber-monday-save-money-on-needs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spending]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes... I am a HUGE opponent of shopping for things you don't need.  But I am also a HUGE proponent of shopping for things you do need... especially when they are on sale!

Do you NEED a few things?  Use Cyber Monday to your advantage... shop for things you need and have saved for.  Links to deals inside...<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/spending-filters-how-i-save-money-on-just-about-everything/' rel='bookmark' title='Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything'>Spending Filters &#8211; How I Save Money On Just About Everything</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/cash-for-clunkers-ending-monday-toyota-and-honda-profit-much-more-than-ford-and-gm/' rel='bookmark' title='Cash For Clunkers Ending Monday &#8211; Toyota and Honda profit much more than Ford and GM'>Cash For Clunkers Ending Monday &#8211; Toyota and Honda profit much more than Ford and GM</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<title>Get out of Debt Faster &#8211; No More Excuses!</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/get-out-of-debt-extra-payments/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/get-out-of-debt-extra-payments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get out of debt faster without noticeable change to your lifestyle.  Even if they are ever so slight, extra loan principal payments are easy to implement, will speed up your debt repayment, and save you money... all without cramping your style! <h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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<li><a href='http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/monthly-debt-reduction-savings-statement-for-aug-sept-oct-2009-the-question-edition/' rel='bookmark' title='Monthly Debt Reduction &amp; Savings Statement for Aug, Sept, &amp; Oct 2009 &#8211; The Question Edition'>Monthly Debt Reduction &#038; Savings Statement for Aug, Sept, &#038; Oct 2009 &#8211; The Question Edition</a></li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>Extended Warranty Fund &#8211; Let&#8217;s Insure Ourselves</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/extended-warranty-fund-lets-insure-ourselves/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/extended-warranty-fund-lets-insure-ourselves/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If we do something over and over and over and over and over, it will condition our response to similar stimuli.  Paying ourselves to insure ourselves is a concept that, given a chance, will form within us a healthier financial mindset.  Let's stop paying others and start paying ourselves.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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		<title>Layaway &#8211; Buying Clothes on a Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/layaway-buying-clothes-on-a-budget/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/layaway-buying-clothes-on-a-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Layaway... the friend of the frugal.
A practice that started during the thin times of The Great Depression - was all but forgotten with the explosive credit card use of the last 20 years - is now making a huge comeback in today's uncertain market conditions.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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		<title>Is The $6,500 Homebuyer Tax Credit Retroactive for Existing Non-First Time Home Buyers?</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/is-the-6500-homebuyer-tax-credit-retroactive-for-existing-non-first-time-home-buyers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people want clarification on exactly who is eligible for the new $6,500 homebuyer tax credit.  Read on to see whether or not you qualify.<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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</ul>]]></description>
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		<title>$8000 Credit extended &#8211; $6500 Credit introduced</title>
		<link>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/8000-credit-extended-6500-credit-introduced/</link>
		<comments>http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/8000-credit-extended-6500-credit-introduced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Jabs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Barak Obama will sign a measure today that will extend unemployment benefits and the $8,000 first time home buyer credits, and will also introduce an expanded $6,500 credit.  Find out the who, what, when, and why here...<h3>Related Articles:</h3><ul>
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