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By Michael Motta 0 comments
I'm neither a nutritionist nor a physicist, but two things seem clear to me. The calorie is a unit of energy and one of the main reasons why we need to eat food is because food contains such units of energy that allow our bodies to keep ... more »
By George Sommers 7 comments
Writers, like me (and others in "creative" fields) tend to have longer and leaner tight budgetary times than those in "practical" occupations, like engineers. Fortunately, there are ways to stretch those scarce bucks... more »
By Francine Sanchez 1 comments
This guide will prepare you to defeat the Treasure Trooper Treasure Hunt. Whereas many users (including myself) slowly complete each challenge not knowing what lies in the future and groaning when it seems more and more is required and the ... more »
By Virginia Allain 1 comments
You know you're in financial trouble. The bills keep piling up and the income just doesn't stretch to cover it all. Here are some ways to stop the bleeding... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
If you are one of those people who have many old t-shirts lying around and are thinking about tossing them in the trash, you may want to think twice. Recycling an old t-shirt can help save landfill space, which in turn helps our earth. If you are ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Managing money can be a difficult task for those who do not practice careful and conscientious spending. Reducing spending on minor items that occur on a daily basis can be a surprisingly simple solution. Minimizing daily expenses eventually can ... more »
By wendyr 2 comments
Saving money is something that most of us would like to do. Keeping monthly expenses lower than our income is a great goal to meet each and every month. One way to lower your expenses is to reduce some of your regular monthly expenses. Here ... more »
By momandpopoften 3 comments
I’m a sucker for cool baby clothes! With their cost so high, if I ’m not careful I could blow an awful lot of money on them even though they are only worn a few months or even weeks. Since I’ve had ten babies in the last 22 years, I’ve ... more »
By momandpopoften 1 comments
Having ten babies of our own we know that babies can really eat you out of house and home! By the fourth month the cost of baby food alone can cost as much as $560 a month! Out of necessity, we've been able to routinely reduce that by 75%. ... more »
By momandpopoften 1 comments
Our grocery bill was killing us. With only one income and ten children including 4 ravenous teenage boys our grocery bill was out of sight. I just had to have a lower grocery bill. How could I get cheap groceries all the time? Comparison ... more »
By GreenMomma 1 comments
Once you get in the game of saving money, you will really enjoy it. You'll find yourself wondering where you can pinch that next penny and laughing all the way to the bank. These tips are just that, tips. You will find you have other ways to ... more »
By logan 6 comments
There are many ways to conserve money when the economy is bad. Here are some simple tips that can save you lots when there is too much month at the end of the money... more »
By smilesatme1 1 comments
Food prices are going up fast so we need to find a way to save money in shopping our food supply. You might think that you do not really care what's happening in this country but it would be nice if you can support others who are struggling to ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Owning a car is a costly necessity for most Americans. While the many expenses that accompany car ownership can not be avoided, they can be minimized. There are a wide variety of steps that you can take to save money on your car... more »
By Francine Sanchez 2 comments
With gas prices on the rise, we have found there is very little room for extras in our budget. We have also discovered that cat food costs adds up!! Whether you have one cat or three, these tips will help lower the cost of every day ... more »
By torque63 1 comments
Is your food budget getting the most of your paycheck? I will show you how easy it is to save money on food and probably eat better for it!.. more »
By ChristinaEllis 1 comments
Gas prices are expected to reach the exorbitant amount of $6.00 per gallon this summer season. While normally I would not consider these somewhat drastic measures of fuel efficiency; at this date, every penny counts... more »
By nickyswriting 5 comments
Grocery shopping and household shopping is something we all have to do. It is a necessity to have adequate food, drinks and paper products in the house. Unfortunately, this shopping can get really expensive when you are not looking for bargains... more »
By Lisa Curcio 2 comments
Are we in a Recession or are we in a Mental Recession? How much more are we going to end up paying for gas? How can we afford to buy groceries? What are we going to do if we can’t pay the bills? These are all questions that are being asked ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
The freedom of having a car while you're away from home is liberating–—no expensive taxis to take, no bus or train schedules to decipher. Keep your options open when negotiating for the best deal... more »
By Colleen Wright 2 comments
Tired of seeing your car insurance rates increase every year? There are many simple things you can do to save money on your auto insurance... more »
By Triplite 3 comments
With Gas prices going up everyday, its important to know a few things about saving your gas, and getting your moneys worth. So here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every gallon... more »
By Bethchapman 1 comments
Save on gas prices NOW while they are at an all-time high. Every penny counts and here are a few ways to count them... more »
By klee13sb 1 comments
Everyone has to buy groceries. It is considered in household budgets all over the world. When discussing finances groceries always seem to come into play. The cost is usually pretty high. Although there is no way to eliminate grocery cost, ... more »
By LilacGirl 1 comments
Food costs are predicted to rise by around 7% this year, so any way that you can save money on your grocery bills will be a big help. Shopping less will help you save more... more »