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The NEW Frugality Game homepageYou’ll notice something different when you login to The Frugality Game today: a whole new website and a different game experience. We’ve listened to your hundreds of comments over the last few months. And thanks to your help, The Frugality Game is now better than ever.

As part of the change, everyone has been sent back to the beginning of the game to get the full experience. But don’t worry: you’ll keep all of your tokens! So you’re that much closer to winning $50,000 or a new SMART® car!

NOTE: If you were in the middle of a budgeting experience: your progress hasn’t been lost. Please email info@TheFrugalityGame.com and we’ll be happy to set you back to where you left off. Unfortunately, this needs to be a manual process, but we’ll get to everyone quickly–just email us!

So what’s new in this version?

  • The open-world map allows you to choose how you’ll explore.
  • There are no more daily play limits. Play all you want!
  • We’re added an updated avatar system so you can pick your own character.
  • A new goal-setting tool allows you to track your progress toward achieving your financial aspirations.
  • The new Frugality University features an interactive classroom setting for financial learning at your own pace.
  • Updated tools make it even easier to understand and control your finances.
  • We’ve made tons of tweaks and changes to improve your experience.

So here are three things for you to do:

  1. Check it out! Login at www.TheFrugalityGame.com to see the changes and play the new game!
  2. Let us know what you think! Keep sending your feedback to info@TheFrugalityGame.com.
  3. Tell your friends! Check out our new send-to-a-friend tool to spread the word.

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Six Reasons You NEED An Emergency Fund

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I just saw this on Christian PF: Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, two of the world’s richest people, have just asked their fellow billionaires to join them in giving away 50% or more of their wealth. That’s a lot of money.
According to Reuters:
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Comments: Wisdom from our Readers about Saving on a Digital Camera

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Our recent article about the best budget-friendly digital cameras started a great discussion on Facebook about more ideas on saving money. The tips were so great that we decided to share them here. This is what you had to say:
Lisa: I bought a Nikon Coolpix from Walmart. $299. Great camera. Frugal or not you have to [...]

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How to teach your kids about money

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It’s so important that your kids learn frugality, too (thanks, Mom!). Today, I’m happy to share an article by our own Ronnie Carlson, which was published today on “Penniless Parenting” — If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out:
Teaching Children Good Money Habits
This is a guest post written by Ronnie Carlson from the Frugality [...]

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A digital camera isn’t an absolute necessity (so if you can’t afford one, wait until you can). But for many of us, photos are a way to unleash creativity, document our lives and cherish our relationships. So if taking pictures brings you joy, here are some frugal tips to consider before you purchase your next [...]

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