Repairing versus Replacing Old Appliances

You know when it happens. The day after you stock up on ice cream for your son’s July birthday party the freezer quits working. Or the morning before a dinner hoping to impress a new boss your oven suddenly won’t heat up. It’s enough to put you into a panic! And then the decisions begin [...]

Top Tactics for “Sale” Shopping

It is always great to take advantage of a sale. Many items can be purchased at a steep discount which, in turn, will save you money. It is always best to shop a sale with a plan; a plan will help you to avoid needless spending. When preparing to shop a sale, take the following [...]

Appliance Stimulus Packages and Rebates

Whether you need to replace a broken down appliance or you are simply looking for some updates to the energy efficiency or look of your home, there could be an appliance rebate available to you.
Most people have heard of the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program that was included as part of the federal government’s stimulus [...]

Addicted to Internet Shopping? – Strategies to Break Free

The internet makes shopping easier than ever before. All you have to do is point and click on the items you want, type in your credit card number and they’re on their way. It can be a big time saver, and it’s so convenient.
The downside of internet shopping is that it’s easy to become addicted [...]

Frugal and Healthy Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas

It’s that time of year again, and the age-old question of what to feed your children for lunch while they at school is upon you once again. With all of the talk about the poor quality of school lunches, you may decide to start sending a lunch with your children. But if they are like [...]

Investment Tips for College Students

College can be a great time in a person’s life. The academic and social experiences during the college years are often unlike any others. But even though it seems like the last thing on a student’s mind, making the right financial and savings decisions while in college now can impact on their adult life in [...]

Teens Identity Theft

How do you keep your teens from getting their identity stolen? This is very important today with the popularity of the internet.
However, while the internet is a very popular place for identity theft, your teen’s information can get stolen offline as well. For instance, someone serving you at a restaurant could jot down a credit [...]

Top Tips to Be Money Smart When Building Your Own Home

What is your dream house like? Maybe you can’t find one that is already built or the right plan in any of the subdivisions. It might be time for you to build your own abode. Here are some tips to help you be smart with the money that you want to spend.

First and foremost, create [...]

The Importance of Regular Furnace Maintenance

Are you sufficiently warm in the winter? That is due to your furnace. Homes use them to warm the air that is delivered throughout the house via ducts. Taking care of your furnace is important if you want it to continue to take care of you.
Where is your furnace? It could be in the basement [...]

Frugal Clutter Control

How do you keep your house organized? It does not have to be as pricey as you think. The reality is, staying clutter free is very simple. Here are five tips to make it happen:
1. Get rid of whatever you aren’t using
This is probably the most effective tip of all. You might have heard of [...]

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