Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
The TLC reality show Extreme Cheapskates gives you an inside look at the most outrageously frugal people around. Recently, my twin sister told me I was a money hoarder, but my saving habits would be laughable to these extreme cheapskates. Many extreme cheapskates embarrass family members with their crazy saving techniques. They do everything from eating out of the trash to reusing tissues! Here are 10
Every evening when I prep my coffee pot for the next day I think, “There’s gotta be other uses for coffee grounds,” as I dump them into the compost bin. I asked around and scoured the internet to come up with this list of common – and not so common – coffee ground uses. 21 uses for coffee grounds 1. Freshen skin: I have been
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I’ve been living at my Dad’s house since I graduated from college in May, without any college debt, might I add! While I like living with my siblings, I’ve been having trouble with my Dad’s rules and my step-mother. My dad is very traditional and thinks I should live at home until I get married (yikes!) and would not be supportive of me moving out.
When it comes to tax deductible donations, there are several charitable contributions that qualify to help lower your tax bill. Here are some tips to make sure your contributions give you the most payoff on your return. Tips on tax deductions for donations
I feel like I just discovered the magic formula to turn straw into gold. I’ve found a natural stain remover that actually works! And it’s a lot cheaper than buying specialty cleaning products from the store!
My family recently decided to make big changes in our home. My Dad had all of the bedrooms (besides my little brother’s) fitted with key padlocks. Now, to get into a bedroom you have to type in the room’s code. He did this because my two sisters were fighting about how their clothes kept going missing. We all used to share clothing, and it was
My Mom often asks me how I successfully negotiate the price of anything. She’s read my tips for haggling and my additional negotiating tips, but she can’t seem to make them work for her. When I hear her stories, I can pinpoint where she went wrong – she’s timid and unwilling to walk away. Instead of giving more of the same tips, I’m sharing a
My friends owe me a lot of money, but haven’t paid me back even though I’ve asked them more than once. How do I get my money back?
Have you ever been scared to look at your bank account? I’ve been trying so hard to save for a trip to Europe that I stopped going to the mall (pretty much altogether) and cut back on going out. But, between New Year’s Eve and three of my best friends’ birthdays I knew that staying home wasn’t an option. Even though I thought it would
Walmart is a great place to score deals. They have everything from groceries to electronics at very low prices. The problem is that this one-stop shopping destination can make it hard to stay on budget. Here are some tips that will help you score even sweeter deals at Walmart. Here are 6 ways to save at Walmart.
Recently, my twin sister told me I was a money hoarder. She said this because I’ve been (trying) to save almost all of my paycheck. I rarely buy new clothes and I’d rather eat at home then go out. I’ve been living at home since I graduated college and I really want to use this time in my life when I have almost no expenses
Chatting with a friend this week, she told me her and her husband have separate checking and savings bank accounts. She pays the bills each month, including the mortgage of the house they own together, and he writes her a check for his half. She says, “It’s just easier for us”. I was really surprised at hearing this, as I grew up in a family
Who wouldn’t love to start the new year off with a little more money in their pocket? I know I would. Whether you’d like to travel more or save for your child’s education, a little extra income can make this possible. Earlier this year we shared 12 ways to make money quickly. With the holidays over I’ve got a little more free time and with
I just sold a TV stand that my husband inherited from a roommate on Craigslist for $35 and now I want to have an indoor garage sale! (Read our tips to sell stuff on Craigslist). In most of the country for much of the year, it’s too cold to have anything but an indoor garage sale. If you’re cooped up and looking for something to do,
