With more than 41 million potential trick-or-treaters knocking on 120 million doors, Halloween can become one of our most expensive holidays. But even if you don't want to spend a lot, there is no need to turn off the lights and pretend you aren’t home or try to persuade your kids that sweets are … [Read more...] about A complete guide to celebrating Halloween on the cheap
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Top 10 sites for college financial aid
If you have college-bound children, you probably spend a lot of your day worrying about how you could possibly afford to help them pay for their degree. We won't lie — it is a huge investment, considering student loan debt reached $1 trillion in this country last year. The good news is there any … [Read more...] about Top 10 sites for college financial aid
Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free
This post is by Reyna Gobel of GraduationDebt.org. College visits are expensive. Flights, hotels and rental cars add up. It can cost more than $2,000 for a family to check out five schools for one child. Even local trips can easily cost $500 between gas, meals and hotels. While … [Read more...] about Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free
Travel discounts for seniors
Once you get to the golden age of 50, you will start to qualify for senior discounts. Whether you plan to visit grandchildren who live out-of-state, or you’re hoping to travel abroad, take advantage of the deals available on transportation, lodging and even sightseeing. The more you save on each … [Read more...] about Travel discounts for seniors
75+ Veterans Day freebies and deals 2021
Thank you for your service. Everyone wants to thank veterans and active military members for their courage and sacrifice. And many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation on Veterans Day with a FREE or discounted meal or service on Nov. 11. Most deals are only open to veterans and … [Read more...] about 75+ Veterans Day freebies and deals 2021
Free alternatives to MS Office software
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If you need to do anything with a computer involving word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations, the longtime default software package was Microsoft Office. While many businesses and schools still rely heavily on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office programs, … [Read more...] about Free alternatives to MS Office software
Free guide and recipes for delicious cheap, healthy meals
Nearly 44 million people today depend on food stamps (formally, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP). The average benefit? Around $161 a month, or about $5.37 a day for food. Many of the rest of us struggle with food prices, too. So who doesn’t want ideas for cheap but tasty … [Read more...] about Free guide and recipes for delicious cheap, healthy meals
Getting TV shows you love without cable
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Cutting the cord is all the rage these days, with people of all ages ditching their expensive cable TV service for online options. If you have favorite shows that you are worried about missing if you get rid of cable, look to these alternatives to fill in the gap, and save a few bucks along the … [Read more...] about Getting TV shows you love without cable
10 things to know before you fill out the FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the single most important thing you can do to pay for college. However, if you don’t list schools that will give you a good financial aid package, the FAFSA form won’t help you. (See our story about understanding financial … [Read more...] about 10 things to know before you fill out the FAFSA
College financial aid: A timeline for high-school students and families
For the six years that our daughters were in college, my husband dreaded filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid more than doing our income tax return. Like students in most families, though, our girls were going to need some combination of loans and scholarships to pay for college. … [Read more...] about College financial aid: A timeline for high-school students and families
Pizza Hut’s Big Dinner Box offers big savings for hungry families
Hungry families on a budget can box up big savings at Pizza Hut. Thanks to the chain's Big Dinner Box, everyone can enjoy a bite of pizza and other menu favorites for one low-price. The deal is even better because it's a quick fix for those days when you're just too busy to prepare … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut’s Big Dinner Box offers big savings for hungry families
Sam’s Club membership: FREE after gift card
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The Sam's Club membership deal is a real winner! Sign up now for a new Sam's Club membership and get a FREE $45 gift card at your local Sam's Club. (Hint: this is almost like getting a free Sam's Club membership!) Spend $45, get a $45 eGiftCard. Online only. Ends Jan 31, 2022 If you've been … [Read more...] about Sam’s Club membership: FREE after gift card
National Hot Dog Day deals for 2021
If you're a hot-dog lover, don't miss National Hot Dog Day on July 21, 2021. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council created National Hot Dog Day in the early '90s, and dubbed the month of July National Hot Dog Month. (It's also National Ice Cream Month.) National restaurants and hot-dog chains … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day deals for 2021
National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies 2021
Chicken wing lovers will be looking for "cheep" deals on National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, 2021. Many restaurants are celebrating the saucy day with FREE chicken wing promotions. Now, that's something for bargain hunters to cluck over! Legend has it that the chicken wing crossed the road to … [Read more...] about National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies 2021
National Ice Cream Month/Day deals and freebies for 2021
What's better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course. July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. Sunny California ranks No. 1 in ice cream production, with Indiana coming in second. … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Month/Day deals and freebies for 2021
