Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Signing your kid up for a sports team will mean signing more than a few checks or credit card receipts, but it’s an investment that’s worth making. Of course the chances of your kid getting a college scholarship to play at a university is small, and the idea of them making a career of it is even slimmer. But the upside of sports and the
Net worth is a topic rarely talked about by savvy shoppers. The truth is that net worth isn’t just a term used by rich people; it is an important topic that is often overlooked by the middle class. Understanding your net worth allows you to gain a better understanding of where you stand financially. Use this quick guide to learn more about the importance of
For years, I’ve loved shopping on Etsy. I’ve bought all kinds of terrific handmade items – from jewelry to clothing to prints that hang in my office. And for years, I’ve thought about selling on Etsy. After all, who couldn’t use some extra income? We have boxes of beautiful handmade stationery designed by a relative who passed away. We thought a great way to honor
One of the most commonly recommended strategies to prevent overspending is to leave your credit cards at home and only carry cash. Once the cash is spent, it’s impossible to make more purchases. The problem with this is that cash is easily lost or stolen, and there’s little hope of ever getting it back. How A Prepaid Card Can Help
I have had cats nearly all my life and I never considered getting pet insurance for any of them. Maybe it’s because our cats rarely needed medical care, but pet insurance just seemed like overkill. You get your pets their vaccinations and flea meds, and then you sorrowfully say goodbye when they get old, right?
There are 33 freebies today. Let us know in the comments if you learn of any more freebies, deals, or discounts. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @BargainBabe to snag more freebies. Free Almond Joy or Mounds Candy Bar – Through January 27th or while supplies last, head over to SavingStar.com and sign into your account where you should see an offer for 100% back when
For a limited time you can grab this Crock-Pot Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker, 6-Quart for only $48.99 (reg. $59.99!). This slow cooker has a 6-quart capacity and can feed 7 or more people! It also has a programmable digital control lets you program cook times anywhere from 30 minutes up to 20 hours. It will also shift to warm setting automatically once the cook
More people rent than own these days and decorating a rental on a budget can be a struggle, especially when landlord restrictions make it hard to really make your apartment feel like home. I’ve come up with a variety of budget-conscious design tactics you can use to make your current pad look like the home you’ve always dreamed of, even if it’s just a temporary
The very thought of keeping your car clean is tiring. Most of the time you just feel too lazy to do anything about it. Yet it’s likely you can muster up the energy to devote five minutes per day toward the task. Take little steps in keeping your car clean rather than devote hours toward the effort. Here’s the lazy person’s guide to keeping a
The best things in life are free. And with Freecycle and Craigslist, you can actually score high-quality items for absolutely nothing! We did. And now we’re sharing our results with you. Here are some great items we scored from Freecycle and Craigslist.
If you are a student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Even if you’re lucky enough to have scholarships or generous parents, you still need to be responsible and live within your means. Living on a budget is not the fun part of college. However, you will be grateful you made the effort if you have a healthy bank account and good credit when
You are a savvy blogger: you started your blog and were able to cut your costs wherever you could; you did the website design yourself instead of paying a designer, and what’s more, when in search for the best web hosting you were able to find a reliable provider that was reasonably priced. Finally, so far you have managed to stick to a regular posting schedule
Sometimes when I look at the price of something I just bought, I think, “What a rip off!” Even the most frugal of us has fallen prey to “in the moment” spending and the excitement over so-called sales that are really no bargain. Here’s how you may be unknowingly throwing your money away. 5 Ways You’re Getting Ripped Off. 1. Concession stand snacks. There are concession stands
Whether this year you vow to lose weight, exercise more, cut back on frivolous spending – or all of the above – it’s easy to slip up and break your New Year’s Resolutions. One of the main reasons people fail at keeping their resolutions is an “all or nothing” mentality where we wind up depriving ourselves. Here are 10 ways to treat yourself while still staying
A new survey says more of us are saving for our kid’s college fund than our own retirement. Oh, snap! I’m not pointing any fingers, but the data is pretty damming…What I’m curious about is WHY people choose to save for college instead of retirement. Maybe you can help me understand this issue. Are you saving for retirement or college?
