If you want a garden that turns heads but won't empty your wallet, do your own landscaping. It’s easy to familiarize yourself with the basic principles of landscaping design in order to create the yard of your dreams. Follow … [Read More...]
Latest Tips for Living Well on Less
12 fixes that will get you a higher price for your house
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, … [Read More...]
Military Appreciation discounts available all year
Although May (for Military Appreciation Month) and November … [Read More...]
How to start a vegetable garden on the cheap
Many people want to start a vegetable garden to save money. … [Read More...]
What you need to do before buying a trampoline
As sure as spring turns into summer, or wish lists for Santa … [Read More...]
Online yard sales, beyond Craigslist
It's always fun to get new stuff, and even better if you can … [Read More...]
Dining Deals
Wear hockey jersey and score buy-one-get-one free entrée at Chipotle
On May 16, wear your favorite team’s hockey jersey and score a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2022
National Hamburger Day deals 2022
Kids eat free every Wednesday at Smashburger
Arby’s offers 2 For $6 Everyday Value menu
Wendy’s: Get Free Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for National Hamburger Day
Wendy’s celebrates National Hamburger Month with BOGO special in May
Get free sub with gift card purchase at Subway
Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong sub
Money Smarts
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 in the grocer’s bulk bin aisle
Here’s a supermarket secret: You can save money on groceries by purchasing pantry staples such as grains, beans, flours and spices from the bulk bins. Buy as much as you need for a recipe, or enough to last you for months. Your budget will thank you.
Can you get high-speed internet for $30 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 this week for people who have struggled to pay for internet access at home. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, […]
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.
How to watch pro sports live without cable TV 2022
If you don’t have cable, you can still watch pro football, baseball and other major league sports. Here’s how.
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 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.
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 frugal are you? 25 things frugal people do
Think you’re frugal? See how many of these 25 penny-pinching habits you can check off your list.
Wedding
How to plan a bridal shower on a budget
As with weddings, bridal shower costs can sometimes get out of control. The average cost of a bridal shower is $15 to … [Read More...]
What to include in a minimalist wedding registry
One of the things I struggled with the most while planning my wedding was registering for gifts. My fiancée and I … [Read More...]
How to have a great wedding on a small budget
I was never one to dream of a big, traditional wedding with all of the trimmings when I was a little girl. When my … [Read More...]
Save money with a vintage diamond engagement ring
If you're a romantic, one of the bright spots of winter is that a number of people are gearing up for Valentine's Day … [Read More...]
Smart Shopping
Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2022
Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and deals! A number of restaurants and … [Read More...]
Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads
Your family member or friend is graduating from high school or college this year, and you're stumped for a gift. Teens … [Read More...]
Military Appreciation discounts available all year
Although May (for Military Appreciation Month) and November (for Veterans Day) are full of advertising about military … [Read More...]
What to include in a minimalist wedding registry
One of the things I struggled with the most while planning my wedding was registering for gifts. My fiancée and I … [Read More...]
Things To Do With Kids
Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
From Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission for military families at more than 2,000 museums across the U.S. Find out all the details here.
What you need to do before buying a trampoline
As sure as spring turns into summer, or wish lists for Santa are being made, many parents … [Read More...]
Want summer camp deals? Start looking now
Summer camp and cheap rarely appear in the same sentence, especially for working parents who … [Read More...]
Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2022
Teachers don't always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work … [Read More...]
10 easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids to make
Flowers and jewelry are nice, but for most moms, nothing beats a gift made by her kids. Round up the … [Read More...]
Home Crafts & DIY
Even if you think you’re not the DIY type, here are ideas for projects that can save you money and pay off with a sense of accomplishment.
Recipes & Cooking
Cooking at home instead of eating out is cheaper and healthier, but the planning takes time. These ideas can help. Try a new recipe, cook an old favorite or teach your children to cook.
Online Resources
Tips for finding what you need online, including grocery delivery apps, online fitness options and health resources.
