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Grocery Auctions: A Fun Way to Lower Your Food Bill!

By Len Penzo

In these times of economic uncertainty, many people are looking to cut costs wherever possible. So as pressure on pocket books continues to mount, highly resourceful household CEOs have begun visiting local auction houses for great deals on ... ...

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July 22, 2024

9 Tips for Getting the Most From a Tight Grocery Budget

By Mikey Rox

If there's one resolution you should always stay on top of, spending less on groceries and reducing food waste should be it. To help you get started, and to keep you on track throughout the year, consider these tips for maximizing a tight grocery ...

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July 9, 2024

5 Cheap Water Activities for Families in Summertime

By Corazon Gritar

Summer is the perfect time for families to dive into refreshing cheap water activities that not only cool off but also create lasting memories without breaking the bank. From natural swimming holes to innovative backyard fun, there are plenty of ...

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June 27, 2024

5 Financial Lessons from the Past That Everyone Should Learn

By Nancy Trad

Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. There are so many sayings in this vein, but they all revolve around the fact that you must learn from your past errors. So let's look at some key financial lessons from the past we should all bear in ...

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June 25, 2024

How to Experience New York City (NYC) on a Budget

By Sabado Domingo

New York is an amazing city that attracts millions of curious tourists all year long, including New Year's Eve when thousands of revelers crowd Times Square to watch the ball drop at the stroke of midnight. Of course, New York City (NYC) is also well ...

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June 19, 2024

20 Ways to Save $5 a Day

By Mikey Rox

Need $100 this month? Who doesn't! The trick is in finding an easy way to save that cash in small increments. The good news is you can add an extra benjamin or two to your bank account by taking advantage of these simple ways to save $5 a ...

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June 4, 2024

How to Buy Cheap Eyeglasses Without Compromising Quality

By Enero Febrero

For most people, there is little doubt that the economy is swiftly changing and it's negatively affecting almost everyone. As a result, most people today are forced to operate on very tight budgets. But, there are some items that always need to be ...

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May 29, 2024

5 Clever Ways to Save on Pet Care

By Anum Yoon

If you're like most pet owners, you consider your animal companions part of the family. But pet-care costs can strain a household budget -- so it's important to evaluate how we care for the animals we love without dropping our hard-earned money into ...

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May 28, 2024

How to Fix a Broken iPhone: 4 Hacks That Apple Won’t Tell You

By Sabado Domingo

Are you wondering how to fix a broken iPhone by yourself? Is it even possible? To be sure, however big the damage on your iPhone, it's definitely frustrating to see your prized possession a little worse for wear. Usually, people worry about the ...

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May 22, 2024

Cost-Efficient Shopping Tips for Dining Room Furniture

By Ellie Morris

Decorating and furnishing your dining room is essential to completing your home. A well-designed and optimally furnished dining room ensures a warm and homely ambiance where friends and loved ones can dine and spend quality time with each other. ...

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May 6, 2024

How to Lower Your Cable Bill: 9 Great Ideas

By Mikey Rox

Having trouble "cutting the cord"? If so, you can ease the cost of cable TV while still enjoying your favorite shows. With that in mind, here's how to lower your cable bill: Optimize Your Internet Speed If you enjoy cable the old-school way -- by ...

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April 30, 2024

3 Money-Saving Home Improvements

By Corazon Gritar

There's plenty of content out there about how you can save money on your home improvement projects. After all, almost 85% of the nation's homes were built before 1980 and are in need of some kind of improvement. But if you want to make your home ...

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April 23, 2024

5 Ways to See Disney on a Budget

By Anum Yoon

For most people who don't live in California or Florida, a trip to Disney is a rare treat. Even if you only do it once a year, or once every few years, a full Disney vacation can be expensive; sometimes prohibitively so. Thankfully, it is possible to ...

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April 16, 2024

How to Find Discount Plumbers Who Won’t Rip You Off

By Len Penzo

I'm not a plumber. In fact, I'm not very handy around the house at all. If I can't fix something with a hammer or screwdriver I prefer to pay somebody else to do the work. That's why I decided to consider a professional plumber to reroute and ...

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April 15, 2024

7 Ways to Save on a Wedding Without Busting Your Bank Account

By Sabado Domingo

How much have you budgeted for your upcoming nuptials? Hopefully, you've set aside about $30,119 because that's the average cost of a wedding in the US. Yep! The total cost to get hitched has grown steadily over the years -- and that's without even ...

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April 3, 2024

10 Tips for Making Your First Budget

By Anum Yoon

Landing your first real job and bringing in a steady paycheck each month is an exciting time. However, if you're like most people, that's shortly followed by a myriad of expenses. It's difficult to keep track of all your bills and expenses -- and if ...

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March 26, 2024

4 Coupon Survey Results that May Change Your Thoughts About Them

By Enero Febrero

Despite the widespread use of coupons today, they came from very humble beginnings. In 1887, Coca-Cola offered a free glass of coke as part of a paper-based promotion; that paper scrip was the first known coupon! That led to the creation of the ...

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March 20, 2024

5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget

By Corazon Gritar

The desire to lose weight and get in shape can be a constant struggle. Over the last four decades, the adult obesity rate has more than doubled. Turn on the television and you are likely to find any number of advertisements about the newest diet. No ...

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February 27, 2024

Looking for Sushi Deals? Here Are 12 Ways to Save Money on Your Order

By Anum Yoon

Does your stomach growl at you when you drive by your favorite sushi place? Chances are your wallet growls right back once you splurge on that indulgence. The good news is you can find great sushi deals by following a few simple tips. So ... How ...

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February 13, 2024

Why Grandma Was Smarter Than You About Money

By Len Penzo

Yes; Grandma was smarter than you about money. Is that a crazy thought? Well ... Grandma may not pay bills with a smartphone or trade stocks on her computer -- but the fact is she can teach a few lessons about saving money that you can take to the ...

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January 25, 2024

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