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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, there are some lesser-known words that match the importance of the famous real estate phrase "location, location, location." Those all-important words? Curb … [Read More...]

How to do your own landscaping: DIY landscape design to save money

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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

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Online yard sales, beyond Craigslist

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How to beat inflation and save on almost everything

For the first time in decades, American shoppers are having to deal with rising price on just about everything. At Living on the Cheap, we’ve been helping people stretch their dollars for years. Here’s our advice about how to save money on almost everything, including utilities; car expenses; groceries; entertainment and TV; dining out; clothing; college; and pet care.

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 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.

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