Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
A friend recently mentioned that her roommate owned 60 pairs of jeans. 60! Apparently, they started counting while packing the apartment in preparation for a big move. I was stunned. Is it possible to own 60 pairs of jeans?! But before I judge my friend’s roommate (it may be too late) I decided to count everything in my own closet. Here is my inventory of my
Our economy is getting better, but I’m still hearing so much about people having a hard time finding a job. Saying you are unemployed can give the impression that you are, somehow, undesirable. So I brainstormed this list of 14 ways to “take on extra work,” and quick! How do you find jobs?
I’ve had no fewer than 18 jobs in my lifetime – and I’m only in my 30s! I’ve earned money as a babysitter, garden-waterer, dog sitter, cat sitter, lawyer’s assistant, restaurant milk shake maker, research assistant, sales associate, restaurant reviewer, music critic, music writer, musician, reporter, columnist, blogger, freelance writer, event organizer, and social media consultant. One of these jobs I abhorred. Two of them
We’re considering upgrading to LED light bulbs in our home, but at the store we choked. LEDs cost a pretty penny! However, I’m told that LED light bulbs last so long they are worth the significant upfront cost. Being the Bargain Babe, I decided to crunch the numbers to prove – or disprove it. Are LED light bulbs worth the money?
Hubs and I are considering buying a Chevy Volt to replace our Mini Cooper, partly because he can charge it for free at work. THAT MEANS FEWER GAS BILLS! It’s a big decision and one I am still hashing through, so of course I want your opinion. Should we buy a Chevy Volt?
For the past three months, Hubs and I put a hard cap on our credit card spending. We agreed that together we’d spend no more than $2,000 in each cycle. And each month we made our goal! A lot of Bargain Babe readers use debit cards – when I asked on our Facebook page, 9 out of 10 readers who responded said they had NOT
There are 1.4 billion people living in poverty worldwide — that’s four times the population of the US, according to the Live Below the Line initiative. Live Below the Line wants to challenge “the way people in the U.S. think about poverty.” The group is doing this by asking people to cut their food budget to $1.50 a day for five days starting April 29.
Need to get you hands on extra cash to make ends meet? The money may be hiding in your home. I’ll help you find it in piles of clothes, paperwork, and junk! Here’s where to find extra cash around your home.
A friend tipped me off to SwapALease, where you can take over another person’s car lease, often for a discount. I haven’t personally used the site, but I interviewed a SwapALease rep and if you are considering leasing a car, it can often save you money on the cost of a car. Note: When comparing prices between SwapALease and a dealer, make sure to account
I was shocked by a stat that said a full third of Americans – 35% – are struggling to make ends meet. And that women are disproportionately affected, which surprised me because I heard so much about the “hesession,” i.e. men losing jobs at a faster pace than women because manufacturing and other male-dominated fields saw greater job losses. Do the numbers in this infographic
I heard the most bizarre story on NPR about a broker who resells weddings that have been called off by the bride and groom. To avoid losing deposits for the caterer, venue, and more, the broker resells the wedding to a couple who would rather not plan their own wedding! Plus, the couple that steps in gets a nice discount. Is the bridal broker taking
I recently listed my IKEA loft bed frame on Craigslist after I was inspired by reader Christian L. (see comments), who regularly makes money on Craiglist. He’s been very successful at selling items on Craigslist for as low as $1 and as high as $4,000 (In case you’re wondering, it was a car.). Wow! He’s super savvy so I asked him for tips on selling
Several months ago, pantry moths attacked my kitchen. I spent days cleaning out every nook and cranny and had to throw out half of the items in my pantry. Ouch. What a waste of money. After that, I vowed to store my grains, seeds, and nuts in glass jars. Now I’ve got a great collection of recycled glass jars. Here are 15 ideas for up-cycling
I was stunned that nine out of 10 readers who chatted with me on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page about how many credit cards they had in their wallet HAD NONE! Those nine readers only carry debit cards. Confession: I have never used a debit card, ever. I am scared of debit cards! Why do you use debit?
Reader Kate shared how she makes money from home through a site called MTurk, a branch of Amazon.com that connects workers with brief paid online projects. Kate’s work on MTurk led to another job! We haven’t written TOO much about making money from home, though we have covered making money at kids consignment sales, making money by watching ads, making money through spring cleaning, and
