Enjoying the 'Good Life' on a Budget

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Savings

I try to save on everything I buy. Believe it not even wealthy people like a good bargain and receive alot of things for free. I almost always use a coupon, go to a buy one get one free special, or attend a movie,play,etc on discount night. I dont mind splurging sometimes but I feel really stupid when I pay $50 for a dress and the person in front of me only paid $35 all because they had a coupon. That's 3 $5 haircuts for my son. I may live on a budget but I have experienced some of the same things that many celebs have all because I know how to work a dollar. Who says you cant have a wonderful life off of $35000-$50000 per year. Its all on how you spend your money.

Ms Thompson of VA @ Jun 19, 2009 13:47:39 PM

Budget

I believe in a budget. Thanks you for your articles and they were informative. You are very beautiful. You go girl.

Karen of MO @ May 23, 2009 12:02:48 PM

the question is can you or not

Do you thing this is something new and nobody knows that... o come on this is simple question and answer not two pages writing essay. Can you afford for example shoes for $330 or not if yes go ahead and buy it if not buy shoes for less.

Kevin of NY @ Dec 03, 2008 18:53:34 PM

relax

She said it was a splurge and a New Year's gift. It's ok to splurge once in a while if people can afford to, plus she got a raise at the same time, read the entire sentence before you judge.... Girl!!!

of NY @ Jun 16, 2008 17:13:08 PM

shoes.................

umm......330.00 for a pair of shoes!!! Girl, live in the real world okay, talk to those of us who buy at payless and keep your footwear that your puppy could dump in any moment, stop insulting the real people....k?

Tee of KS @ Jun 14, 2008 11:18:51 AM

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