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Opportunities exist for saving money every day, but sometimes you need to negotiate a little. I was really surprised when an RV salesman confided in my husband and I that about half of all people who buy from him pay full sticker price.  Little do they know they could have easily saved 15-25% just for a little haggling.

How many money saving opportunities do you pass on because you are afraid to ask? I negotiate for everything, from cars and groceries to yard sale items and rv camp sites. Sometimes my family is downright embarassed, but I think they get a little impressed when I do score a good “deal.” I love to get a bargain, and today was no exception. (more…)

Written by the late Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, this is a classic how-to about quitting working for “da man” and check out of paid employment all together. I first heard of this book about 10 years ago and it has certainly changed our lives.

The book describes how Joe left a tiresome and stressful job on Wall Street and eeked out a fulfilling existence on $6000 per year by following 9 steps discussed in the book.  The steps are not simple, but are necessary for finding your “enough,” which is different than everyone else’s “enough.” 

For instance, for our family, we find that we don’t get a lot out of eating at restaurants, but love traveling in our RV. We are willing to forego trendy clothes, expensive dinners, and McD’s, but please don’t ask us to get rid of the camper! (more…)

 

 

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