The Fru-Gal Deb Morris
The Fru-Gal: Avoiding and coping with identity theft
It’s all too common these days to hear of credit card numbers being hacked. But there are ways to protect yourself from identity theft.
The Fru-Gal Deb Morris
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LIVING
The Fru-Gal: To really save, take a day off spending entirely
Have you ever opened your wallet and thought, “Where did that $100 go?” Most of us don’t even realize what our daily spending adds up to. Social spending situations dining out, grabbing drinks with friends are some of the places where your money can disappear . ...
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BLUEGRASS MOMS
The Fru-Gal: Here’s how to teach kids good spending and saving habits
As a mother, I try to teach my children through my personal experiences, just as my mother taught me to use coupons and save money. For instance, my kids know not to pay retail for anything.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Saving money and the Earth
I’m often called frugal and cheap, but another descriptor that should go on the list is environmentally friendly.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Tax deadline means plenty of freebies
To make tax day a little less stressful, many area businesses give away freebies or offer one-day deals, so reward yourself with these treats.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Knowing coupon policies
A recent development in couponing is that stores are tightening their rules because more people are looking to bend them using examples from TLC’s popular show Extreme Couponing.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Freebies for your pets
Here are ways to save on food and fun for your furry friends.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Knowing bad shopping habits helps break them
Here are characteristics of some common types of shoppers and ways you can break these bad habits that cost you money.
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BLUEGRASS MOMS
The Fru-Gal: Use coupons from previous weeks for big savings
Every week I tell you how to use some of the coupons from your Sunday paper. If you have been using my tips, you have saved some serious money. What I don’t tell you is how to use your coupons from previous Sundays to save with this week’s sales. Today I will.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Getting rid of clutter
You know what they say one person’s trash is another’s treasure. With the weather feeling like spring, it’s a good time to go through your clutter and donate, recycle or sell some castoffs.
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THE FRU-GAL DEB MORRIS
The Fru-Gal: Tips on entering contests
Let’s talk about sweepstakes and contests. Many people feel they’re scams, and you’ll never win the extravagant vacations, money or other prizes. While I’ve never won a vacation, I have received many products, magazines and lots of free coupons.


