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By GabiGabba 2 comments
So it's that time of the month again. You've got bills to pay, but you have already spent all of your paycheck covering last month's bills. It's a tough situation, one you need to try and avoid to a maximum. However, if you are already stuck in ... more »
By Julie Mayfield 4 comments
Summer's here and that means garage sale season is in full swing. Maybe you thought about holding your own sale to rid yourself of clutter and make a little excess cash. Here's a list of tips to help you make the most of your garage sale... more »
By bizewriter 3 comments
For some people, a garage sale is an opportunity to really clean house and get organized, and for others it is pure drudgery. But one goal that most share is the desire to make more money from the garage sale, and these tips show you how... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Garbage bags are put to good use everyday to collect lawn debris, trash or to store blankets and sleeping bags, but they have many more uses than most people are aware of. Garbage bags can be used and reused in various ways around the home and ... more »
By Rebecca Livermore 1 comments
Rebates are one of the many ways people try to lower the cost of their purchases. Rebates can be a fun hobby, a way to bring in extra money, or an exercise in frustration. The guidelines below will help you make the most out of rebates... more »
By Elizabethknows 5 comments
Making money online may seem hard but read this article and I will tell you one way you can make some money online... more »
By GardenGuru 1 comments
When you recycle at a center that takes all of your bottles & cans in bulk, the chances that you are not getting the full value is very high. Certain centers will deduct for moisture ahead of time, and the price that is paid at the store is ... more »
By Lisa Curcio 10 comments
You might think the only way to get the perfect Iced Coffee is to go to your local coffee shop and spend way too much money, but you would be wrong. When gas prices rise and food costs make it hard to put food on the table you have to start ... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Each year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys for their kids. Many of these toys are played with enthusiastically in the beginning but then quickly became discarded after the novelty wears off. Children often find the boxes ... more »
By pianistic 5 comments
White Castle Hamburgers are the best and here is the recipe so you can make it at home... more »
By pianistic 0 comments
With the soaring prices of cereal in the grocery store have you ever thought of making your very own Bran Flakes? Here is an easy recipe... more »
By pianistic 10 comments
It costs money to buy already prepared and cut up food at the grocery store. Here are some tips on how you can save money by making your own convenience foods yourself... more »
By FestiveWarrior 1 comments
You can make your own laundry soap for a fraction of what you pay in stores. It works VERY WELL in cleaning and it is easy... more »
By madams1982 1 comments
Using rub-ons can certainly add charm and character to any project but they can also get expensive... fast. With an ink jet printer, transparency paper and a little imagination you can make your very own at home. The possibilities are endless!.. more »
By pianistic 3 comments
A lot of us are cleaning our laminated and wood floors with Swiffer's, but the pads are so expensive. Here are some ideas for some alternate pads and they are recyclable, too. Go Green!.. more »
By rynda 2 comments
The enormous cost of car ownership has many people searching for transportation alternatives. Unfortunately, the problem has been complicated by the mass American pilgrimage to the suburbs, which tend to be quite far from most places you need to ... more »
By danielwelch 0 comments
Properties managers are often more willing to negotiate than you may think. Use these tips to get a great deal on your next apartment lease contract... more »
By Diane Uhlman 0 comments
Do you or does someone you know need assistance with obtaining or paying for telephone service in your home? If you are a low-income individual or family you may qualify for assistance with installing and paying for home telephone service... more »
By Julie Mayfield 2 comments
Professional closet systems can run into the thousands of dollars but organization doesn't have to be expensive. Follow these easy and inexpensive steps to give your closet a whole new look... more »
By GardenGuru 2 comments
In a time where money is very tight, why pay credit card companies the high interest that they have no problem taking from you when you can cut the amount of interest that they charge you for holding a balance. Just by following this simple ... more »
By CestDesiree 1 comments
One step to improve your FICO score and credit is to pay your bills on time... more »
By Valerie Deneen 2 comments
Angel Food Ministries is a fantastic program that can save your family hundreds of dollars each month on restaurant quality groceries. There are no income requirements and anyone can place an order. Learn how with these easy steps... more »
By Valerie Deneen 2 comments
Taking a vacation using only one tank of gas can be a great way to save money and get to know the attractions in your area. Here's how to get started... more »
By LilacGirl 13 comments
Food storage is becoming more common but a lot of people just don't know how or where to start. Here's an easy way to get started with your food storage plans... more »
By DianaLynn 0 comments
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, with all the parties and festivities. This joyous season can become very stressful as December 25th approaches. your social calendar fills and your gift list has increased as well as many other associated ... more »