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By MIHealthCoach 1 comments
A watch is the most useful thing we own, and the price it costs for a good one can be pretty high. If you know how to get a great deal on a watch it makes buying one a lot more fun... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
So you have your heart set on a JVC camcorder? It’s good that you’ve found a brand you can trust, but not all JVC camcorders are created equally. Use these steps as your buyer’s guide to purchasing a JVC camcorder... more »
By vicka1 0 comments
Feeding a family on a budget can be challenging. However, by following several simple guidelines you can significantly cut your food budget while providing an healthy and tasty meals... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Making a budget for yourself or family is a great way to provide accountability for where each dollar is going every month. Because food is an everyday necessity, you should draw up a separate budget for it... more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
Auctions of any kind are a hit or miss proposition where you can find nothing or real treasures. US Postal Service auctions are really interesting because they auction off anything that couldn't be delivered through the mail which can include ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
It doesn't get any easier than shopping from the comfort of your own home. Convenience doesn't always equal a good deal though, even if you're expecting a good bargain from a home shopping channel. When you're looking for those bargains on the ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Hear what other people have to say about a product or company before you spend your money. Do your homework, and you'll be less likely to be taken advantage of and more likely to find the product that best suits your needs... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 2 comments
Every month Walgreens drugstores offers items free after rebate that can range anywhere from cold medicine to shampoo. The rebate process is simple and straight forward with this program. You just have to get the information they require to them ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
You can save money merely by being the right age. Senior and student discounts apply to travel, entertainment and a host of products and services. A little digging will uncover all sorts of deals in your neighborhood, and around the world... more »
By Sweetlady79 0 comments
Electric bill too high? Try these simple steps to see a big difference in your next bill... more »
By talkie 0 comments
I use Talkster to save on international calls. They make all your calls local, so you don't pay for international calls. You can use it from any phone; landline or cell. No payment, credit cards, software or registration needed. It's ... more »
By danasurvey 0 comments
Christmas can be a very tough time for families, especially with home heating costs being even more expensive this year. This article provides a couple of suggestions for making some extra money online... more »
By Treadwayal 3 comments
If you need to trickle in more money than you make without having to constantly give up your life or time with your children by getting that 2nd or 3rd job, then read this and make that money... more »
By Mike 0 comments
In these uncertain economic times we need to find ways to make our money work for us and possibly save some. Here are some ways to do just that... more »
By Kristina N 0 comments
After making refried beans this way, you'll have a hard time buying canned beans again. They are much healthier, taste better, and you'll save money. Dry beans in this recipe require soaking them overnight. It's a great way to get fiber and ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
If you want to have a successful yard sale, you have to advertise it in as many ways as possible. The first step to success is getting as many people as you can to come. In addition to an ad in the newspaper and signs up on the street corner, you ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Cans are no longer identified as #10 and #5. Today, they are noted by their measurements--the width across the top and the height in inches. The good news is that can sizes are standard, so a can of peas is likely the same size as a can of soup, ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Film canisters are quickly becoming a thing of the past as digital photography pushes 35 mm film out of the way, but the canisters that hold rolls of film are still around and can be put to good use. Check with the neighborhood one-hour photo ... more »
By Angi87 0 comments
Buying food in bulk can save you time and money... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 1 comments
By changing your morning coffee, you can provide your family with funds that can add up to college tuition or more. Here's how to do it... more »
By Valencia Higuera 1 comments
Whether you enjoy cooking at home or dining out at a fancy restaurant, there are many ways to save money on food. Rather than succumb to the high costs, consider practical ways to keep your food bill low... more »
By jgsmom 0 comments
This article will help you save money on groceries... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Unclaimed assets can come from many sources including old bank accounts, tax refunds, insurance refunds, lost savings bonds, gift certificates, unreturned rent and utility deposits, CDs, trust funds, traveler's checks and more. While hiring a ... more »
By Kendra 0 comments
Sometimes friendships hit a rough patch when the economics become uneven. Maybe you got a promotion and earn significantly more than some of your friends, or a friend loses her job and cannot afford the same kind of socializing anymore. How can ... more »
By John Ingrisano 0 comments
Most of us spend money without giving it a thought. We work 40 or more hours a week, up to 50 weeks a year, to earn our daily bread. And then, all too often, we throw it away foolishly. It is possible to spend your money with forethought and ... more »