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7 great (and cheap) baby shower gifts

If you have lots of friends and family members having babies, you’ve probably realized that the cost of baby shower gifts can quickly add up, especially if you’re opting to give cute designer baby duds. However, baby gifts … [Read More...]

Enjoy $2 kid flicks at Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express for 16 weeks

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Does your pet need food stamps? Resources for pet care when you can’t afford it

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AMC Theatres offers blockbuster savings on Discount Tuesdays

Going to the movies is a fun adventure, but it can also take a … [Read More...]

12 fixes that will get you a higher price for your house

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18 cheap and easy DIY home improvement projects

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Want to live without a car? Car sharing may be an option

Going without a car used to be realistic only if you lived in a large city with good public. transportation. But the “sharing economy” that brought you AirBnB and Uber also makes it possible to have access to a private vehicle only when you need it. Here’s how a car-sharing service can save you lots of money.

4 phone calls that can lower your bills

Spending time on the phone with customer service can be annoying, but it can also trim your monthly utility, phone, insurance and credit-card bills.

Save money on gas with hypermiling techniques

Will keeping your car washed help you save money on gas? What about not using air conditioning? And does it matter how you park your car? Check out these hypermiling techniques and take your automotive thriftiness a step further.

Can you get high-speed internet for $30 a month or free? Maybe.

Online classes. Working remotely. Online job applications and bill paying. High-speed internet access is as critical to the modern world as electricity, but it can also be hard to afford. But there’s good news for people who have struggled to pay for internet access at home. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, eligible households […]

Ways to save money on groceries

Cutting your grocery bill is one of the best ways to save when money is tight, but it can seem like one of the hardest. After all, everyone has to eat, right? Fortunately, Living on the Cheap was founded by two women who literally wrote a book about saving money on groceries and other items. Here’s their best advice —and don’t worry, you don’t have to clip coupons!

Do a no-spend challenge to see where you can save

Can you go an entire month only spending money on absolute necessities? Take the no-spend challenge to find out -— and jumpstart your savings.

How to watch pro sports live without cable TV 2023

If you don’t have cable, you can still watch pro football, baseball and other major league sports. Here’s how.

How to save money on gas

When budgets are squeezed, saving money on gas is one of the first people look for savings. Here are our best tips for how to spend less on gasoline for your vehicle.

Smart habits of millionaires you should adopt

Authors and researchers have studied the habits of self-made millionaires. Some of them are obvious, some less so. How many of them are you putting into practice to help get your finances in order?

How to make your own laundry detergent and save

Are you tired of paying high prices for laundry detergent? Feel guilty about all the plastic used in those big jugs of washing liquid? You can make your own laundry soap in five minutes and do your wash for pennies a load.

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DIY summer camp for kids

Help your kids and their friends enjoy all the perks of summer camp without the hefty price tag when you get some parents to join you in a DIY summer camp.