Thrifty Jinxy https://thriftyjinxy.com/ A Fabulous Life on a Frugal Budget Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:17:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 5 Things People Wish They Had Done Financially Before 60 https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-things-people-wish-they-had-done-financially-before-60/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-things-people-wish-they-had-done-financially-before-60/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127478 Turning 60 can make retirement feel much closer. These five financial moves are things many people wish they had done earlier—and they may still help you strengthen your financial future before retirement arrives.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-things-rich-people-dont-waste-money-on/feed/ 0 5 Ways AI Is Making Financial Scams Harder to Spot https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-ai-is-making-financial-scams-harder-to-spot/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-ai-is-making-financial-scams-harder-to-spot/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127440 AI is giving scammers new ways to make fraudulent messages, voices, images, and videos look convincing. Here are five ways artificial intelligence is changing financial scams—and the simple habits that can help you spot them.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-ways-ai-is-making-financial-scams-harder-to-spot/feed/ 0 Make Your Own Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats in the Microwave Recipe https://thriftyjinxy.com/make-your-own-homemade-sweet-potato-dog-treats-in-the-microwave-recipe/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/make-your-own-homemade-sweet-potato-dog-treats-in-the-microwave-recipe/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:40:17 +0000 http://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=2692 Make your pup healthy homemade sweet potato dog treats in the microwave with this easy recipe that uses only two ingredients – sweet potatoes and a bit of olive oil. Recently there has been a lot of news regarding the dangers associated with certain dog treats, particularly those made with chicken or sweet potatoes, andContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/make-your-own-homemade-sweet-potato-dog-treats-in-the-microwave-recipe/feed/ 48 Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe – Skip the Box and Make Your Own! https://thriftyjinxy.com/homemade-pancake-mix-recipe-skip-box-make/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/homemade-pancake-mix-recipe-skip-box-make/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:52:13 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=52770 It’s super easy to make your own DIY Homemade Pancake Mix. It only takes 5 minutes to put together and then is just as easy to use as a box mix – but BETTER! When it comes to weekend breakfasts, one of our favorites around here is pancakes. It’s hard to beat a nice fluffyContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/copycat-costco-chicken-bake-recipe/feed/ 0 7 Scams Everyone Over 50 Should Know About https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-scams-everyone-over-50-should-know-about/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-scams-everyone-over-50-should-know-about/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127408 Scammers often target older adults with convincing stories involving family, healthcare, retirement savings, and emergencies. Here are seven common scams everyone over 50 should recognize—and the warning signs that can help you avoid them.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/7-scams-everyone-over-50-should-know-about/feed/ 0 5 Signs Inflation Is Affecting Your Retirement More Than You Realize https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-signs-inflation-is-affecting-your-retirement-more-than-you-realize/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-signs-inflation-is-affecting-your-retirement-more-than-you-realize/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127400 Inflation can quietly eat away at your retirement budget without you realizing it. These five warning signs may indicate that rising prices are having a bigger impact on your retirement savings and lifestyle than you thought.

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]]> https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-signs-inflation-is-affecting-your-retirement-more-than-you-realize/feed/ 0 5 Retirement Decisions You’ll Be Glad You Made Early https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-retirement-decisions-youll-be-glad-you-made-early/ https://thriftyjinxy.com/5-retirement-decisions-youll-be-glad-you-made-early/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0000 https://thriftyjinxy.com/?p=127354 Retirement planning isn't just about saving money. These five decisions can help you build a stronger financial foundation, protect your future, and create the retirement lifestyle you actually want—especially when you make them early.

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