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By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Bills, bills and more bills just keep coming. One of the most expensive recurring monthly bills in a household is the electric bill. Homeowners especially may find themselves shocked to open their utility bills. Read on to learn a variety of ways ... more »
By Mark Cussen 0 comments
The high cost of cell phones, Cable TV and Internet services doesn't have to break your budget. This article shows you some ways you can save on this portion of your utilities... more »
By ShaunaBurkhard 0 comments
Gas prices are rising, and so is everything else! With a few small changes, you can be on your way to saving money with these budget friendly shopping tips... more »
By Michelledirect 1 comments
Although Halloween is a fun time for the whole family, costumes for children can become expensive. Below are some money savings tips that will add to the Halloween excitement AND keep expenses low:.. more »
By rachelterry 1 comments
Birthday parties don’t have to break your budget. Even though your child has been to outrageously expensive birthday parties, she can be absolutely content with an inexpensive party at home. The location and cost doesn’t have to determine the ... more »
By Trisha Bartle 1 comments
It can be a really great feeling to let your movie collection grow. The only problem with this plan is that it can be quite expensive. After all, movies can cost anywhere from 10 to 30 dollars. This can really add up. Luckily, there are ways ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
As food prices rise, many people look for ways to save money on food for their pets, such as buying cheaper food and finding alternatives to the standard pet foods. Sometimes the alternatives are actually better for the pet... more »
By Sabah 1 comments
Buying gifts and decorations for the holiday season can be expensive. Even when you're working with a budget, it can be hard to keep expenses under control. Last-minute gifts and unplanned holiday events can quickly add up, and you can max out ... more »
By favefive 4 comments
There are several things you can do in your home to save on your residential gas bill. Follow these steps regularly without fail, and you will be amazed at the amount of money you'll save when you compare your gas bill from previous months... more »
By NoraCharles 1 comments
Grocery manufacturers offer BILLIONS of coupons every year. That's billions with a "B". Yet, consumers redeem less than 1% of all coupons available. Here's a little-known industry secret for getting the most from coupons... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 13 comments
A budget allows you to control your family's spending so that you have enough money to pay your bills while also saving for vacations, retirement and your children's education... more »
By AimeeE 0 comments
As a person who is always looking to save money, I frequently shop at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores to see what kinds of deals I can get. Sometimes, I am able to pick things up that have the ribbons, bows, and price tags still on them from ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 2 comments
Stores like Costco and Sam's Club are worth going to just for the people-watching. Whether they're a good deal or not depends on if you're an educated consumer and can exercise some discipline against impulse purchases... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Many of us would like to not only save money, but to live a less stressful life. We sing the virtues of simplifying, announcing that "less is more," but often find it difficult to implement that simplicity to our everyday lives. There are many ... more »
By behappy 1 comments
$20 dollars can still buy some fun. Depending on where you are. This time around I am in New York and thought I'd share how I spent my twenty in the East Village... more »
By AlinaBradford 1 comments
About six months ago I joined a coupon clipping club called the Clip & Save--and have saved a lot of money networking with the women in my area. Some benefits of having a coupon clipping club are that you can trade coupons with others so that you ... more »
By sdwriter68 1 comments
When trying to survive on a tight budget you will need creativity and flexibility. You will also need to be organzied with your budget. Following are some tips to help through the lean times... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
When we think of bananas, we think of banana splits, or maybe monkeys. But bananas and their peels have a myriad of uses around the house that you may find surprising. Read on and find out how a simple banana can go the extra mile... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Cornstarch is a common staple item found in the kitchen pantry, but it's reserved primarily for thickening sauces and gravy. Cornstarch has a lot of other uses around the house. The following are some ideas that puts cornstarch to good use... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Use fabric softner around the house. It softens clothes and reduces static by way of electrical charges. Positively charged chemicals in the fabric softener are attracted to the negatively charged laundry. Less friction and less static mean ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Flour is the main ingredient in most bread and bakery items. Some form of flour is contained in much of our food, and we think of flour largely as a food product. Flour has a number of other uses around the house though, and likely there are many ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Hydrogen peroxide is most commonly used as an antiseptic, and is the active ingredient in many teeth whiteners and all-fabric bleaches. It is sold in a 3 percent solution and is quite handy for a number of uses. The followoing list of suggestions ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
A bag of rubber bands in assorted sized can be purchased at most stores for less than a dollar. The usefulness of those rubber bands is invaluable. The following suggestions give you just a few of the many creative ways in which you can use a ... more »
By spacegrrrl2012 0 comments
Many people assume that vegetarians do not spend a lot of money of food simply because they don't eat meat. But this isn't always the case. Foods can be both vegetarian and expensive. However, you can learn how to be a frugal vegetarian. It's not ... more »
By smilesatme1 4 comments
Becoming a millionaire is not impossible even if you are just an ordinary person like me. If you have a dream to be a millionaire in 30 years then you need to listen what I suggested here.Oh,I am not a millionaire yet but that's my goal also. I ... more »