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Have a Fabulous Father’s Day without Spending a Fortune!

With Father’s Day just day just a few days away, it is time to scramble up some plans to make him feel special. Here are some ways to easy ways to treat your dad without spending a fortune! Spend the day doing his favorite outdoor activities – Put that messy garage to use and find […]

Stay Cool For Less!

According to Money Magazine, “Air conditioning accounts for nearly 60% of Americans’ summer electric bills.” With these easy tips, save your money and keep cool during the upcoming summer months! Act cooler – Close your blinds on the sunny days to keep the sun and heat out. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, every degree […]

Beat the Heat and the Costs of Doing So!

As we move closer to summer and the temperatures begin to rise, there are many ways to save on air conditioning that are easy and convenient, but often overlooked. Turn off the air conditioning. This doesn’t mean that you have to suffer through the heat, but rather than paying for air conditioning, turn on a […]

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to begin preparing for the summer season than eating healthier – for less!  Eating healthier can be difficult and expensive, so we have included these 5 easy tips to help you add to your nutritional repertoire without adding to your budget: 1.       Eat before you shop. […]

America Saves Week

This week is America Saves Week. In honor of the week, you can take a few easy, and relatively painless, steps to save. The money you save could be put into savings. Also, many of the changes you make are not only frugal, but healthier too! If you are a coke or coffee drinker try […]

Savings in 2011

Last week we discussed 12 things that will cost less in 2011. This week, we would like to share a list of 11 things that are likely to cost more this year. You may want to look over this list because it could have a huge impact on your budget. For instance, two items on […]

Save Money in 2011

Want to save money in 2011? Who doesn’t! Check out this list of 12 things that will cost less this year! If some of these items are on your list of things to buy, you may want to wait an extra month or two until we see the prices drop. Click here for the full […]

Turn Unexpected Income into Savings for your Future

Tax rates have changed this year, and many people will see a slightly smaller tax bill due to this temporary reduction in Social Security taxes. This translates into an increase in your take-home pay. Instead of spending this money, start (or increase contributions to) a retirement plan. You can also always begin a savings plan. […]

A Frugal Holiday Season

Consider these ideas when getting ready for the holidays! Buy in bulk. Instead of buying lots of expensive gift bags, buy a package of plain, colored paper bags and save money! For wrapping paper, try to find deals like buy one roll of paper and get another free. Also, reusing bags is always a great […]

Quick Home Fixes That Will Save You Money

Do you have an extra thirty minutes to save some money? Most of us would say yes, we could spare a few minutes if it would save us some money. Well here are a few quick home fixes that will save you money in the long run. Swap out your old, inefficient showerhead for a […]