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By momandpopoften 3 comments
As parents of ten children, we’ve spent a fortune on baby diapers! Finding every possible way to save money on diapers (as well as everything else!) has been a constant mission of ours. We’ve recently discovered a new program that gives you ... more »
By LilacGirl 66 comments
With just a few simple suggestions you can easily save hundreds of dollars a year on groceries... more »
By ChristinaEllis 2 comments
The rising fuel costs are driving food costs with an estimation of a 30% increase by this summer. If you are already struggling to make ends meet, how do you suppose to provide for these additional costs? Here are a few ideas that may help to ... more »
By Gump87 0 comments
This is how to save a ton of money on batteries... more »
By Valerie Deneen 8 comments
Saving on groceries isn't difficult. With these simple steps, you can learn to curb unnecessary spending at the store, and can save hundreds of dollars each month! This is money you could be using to pay off debt, increase investments, and ... more »
By 08Save and Make Money 2 comments
Prices have really gotten out of hand rather quickly and it is safe to assume that almost everyone is feeling the pinch. In this article I can show you how to save money on just the very small things that may cost you money everyday... more »
By Cecily K 5 comments
Whether you realize it or not, you spend more money when you use plastic (credit or debit) than when you use cash. The fact is, cash is more restrictive or limiting. If you only have $6 cash to spend at a fast food restaurant, you will spend no ... more »
By eHowAdvisor 0 comments
Every now and then you hear about burglary but yet may not have taken adequate precaution to protect your valuables. Following are steps you can follow to store valuables safely in bank’s safety deposit box, it is easy and inexpensive... more »
By WriterGig 7 comments
As a way to earn extra cash and de-clutter at the same time, selling your used books online is a winner. The process is simple, and it only takes seconds to list your books by entering the ISBN numbers. Recent textbooks, non fiction and some ... more »
By LilacGirl 17 comments
Many people aren't aware of something called a salvage grocery store. Also sometimes known as a surplus grocery store, or a discount grocery store. You can often save as much as 30% to 50% on your grocery bill by shopping at a surplus grocery ... more »
By Shannan Williams 6 comments
Have you ever stopped to think that your bad shopping habits may be costing you money at the checkout counter? Experts say that it takes 21 days to change a habit. What you may or may not be doing while you are in the grocery store is affecting ... more »
By Francine Sanchez 5 comments
An outing to the movie theatre can get expensive, especially when candy prices are inflated to 3-4x their worth. Sneaking candy into a movie theatre may seem fiendish, but it will save the movie goer a lot of money and is not ... more »
By 3Amy Jaine 5 comments
Work place coupon club can work out very well, with very little effort. Learn out how to start one in your work place with ease... more »
By HavaLyon 0 comments
I don't have air conditioning, so I've spent the summer trying all of the tricks in the book to stay cool. I decided to compile a list of ideas in an article, but it quickly grew to an unwieldy length. I divided the article into three parts - ... more »
By fossilflower 10 comments
Saving money on groceries is about getting organized. It isn't about loading up on "generic" products. You can have most kitchen & household comforts at a discounted price if you train yourself to think resourcefully & act ... more »
By AgesAgo 1 comments
Using fruits and cereals will help make a small dish seem larger and your food dollars go further. Use smaller baking dishes to make twice as many pies or cakes. Save on food storage containers by recycling anything and everything with a lid... more »
By coachmac4 6 comments
Are you concerned about the economy? Have you lost your job? Are you not making enough for your lifestyle? These are very real questions many of us are asking! Here are a few tips to help you thru the hard times... more »
By psychonurse 2 comments
For us North Easterners, winter months necessitate scrimping and saving to keep up with sky-rocketing energy costs, as well as the extras needed for Christmas giving. There is NO way we can predict oil prices, but here are a few tricks that I use... more »
By MIghtyDreamer 14 comments
You will find in this article four suggestions for taking advantage of a recession... more »
By byllz 0 comments
Like most of the parents out there, I wait until the Tax Sales Holiday to buy my children's big ticket items for school. Below is the schedule and stipulations for Oklahoma's Tax Sales Holiday... more »
By cheapcindy 1 comments
Make money from your unwanted items... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
White vinegar has been a kitchen staple for many years. It has done duty as a cleaner, neutralizer, condiment, preservative and health and beauty aid. Numerous studies report that distilled white vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent ... more »
By Matt 3 comments
Christmas is over and you're stuck with gift cards you will never use. Instead of losing money by tossing it away in the junk drawer or selling it at a 10% discount on eBay, there are websites where you can get full value and even earn extra ... more »
By Alrady 7 comments
This idea came because some weeks I live in the car.. Soccer mom? Not really but we drive a lot being self employed and having teens... more »
By ***princess g 2 comments
If you are going to do all the work of setting up a yard sale, you're going to want as many customers to know about it as possible. Here are some tips to better advertise for your yard sale... more »