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...]
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Latest Tips for Living Well on Less

How to do your own landscaping: DIY landscape design to save money
If you want a garden that turns heads but won't empty your … [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

Teachers catch rare buy-one-get-one free special at Red Lobster
Red Lobster is offering teachers a buy-one-get-one FREE special — from May 23 to June 5.
Smashburger cooks up Double Classic Smash Burger for $5 on National Hamburger Day
Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2022
National Hamburger Day deals 2022
Save up to $20 on Red Lobster gift cards
Wendy’s: Get free Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for National Hamburger Day
High school & college seniors get free ‘Senior Day Dozen’ at Krispy Kreme
Einstein Bros. Bagels offers 20% off all digital gift cards
Get buy-one-get-one free hot dog over Memorial Day weekend at Sonic Drive-In
Money Smarts

How to beat inflation and save on almost everything
For the first time in decades, American shoppers are having to deal with rising prices 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.
Wedding

Ways to save on a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses
The cost of the average wedding dress in 2021 was $1,800 according to brides.com, but in some parts of the country it … [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...]

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...]
Smart Shopping

How to save with used outdoor gear this summer
For adventure lovers, the changing of the season marks the beginning of summer outdoor recreation. Whether you're an … [Read More...]

Ace Hardware gives away one million U.S. flags for free May 28
One of the best ways to show your American pride is to wave a flag or display one in your front yard, especially for … [Read More...]

Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2022
Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals! Many restaurants and … [Read More...]

Ways to save on a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses
The cost of the average wedding dress in 2021 was $1,800 according to brides.com, but in some parts of the country it … [Read More...]
Things To Do With Kids

Enjoy $2 kid flicks at Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express for 16 weeks
Regal Cinemas revs up its Summer Movie Express for 16 weeks of family-friendly flicks for just $2 each.

NASA will fly your name to the moon for free
Fly me to the moon! Have you ever dreamed of going to outer space? Well, NASA is saving a virtual … [Read More...]

Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a … [Read More...]

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...]
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.
Online Resources
Tips for finding what you need online, including grocery delivery apps, online fitness options and health resources.