Ah, Valentine’s Day, that one day of the year that you spend, spend and spend on little tokens of love for your sweetie. You probably BUY a card, BUY candy, BUY flowers, BUY dinner, etc. See the running theme here ... it can get pretty costly, but it doesn’t have to. Just because it is … [Read more...] about 14 creative and cheap Valentine dates
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Payment assistance and help for furloughed government employees
With the government shutdown going into another week, furloughed government employees are facing mounting household bills, from mortgage payments to utility bills. Living on the Cheap offers thrifty ways to stretch your budget dollars, but we also want to help you while you are waiting for a … [Read more...] about Payment assistance and help for furloughed government employees
Get organized using containers you already own
Ever want to get organized but the thought of spending money on containers talked you right out of it? Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing book and her Netflix show is a hot topic, but the cost of containers might stop you from taking … [Read more...] about Get organized using containers you already own
16 ways to cut expenses this year
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It's a new year, and that means it's time to get your financial house in order. No matter what mistakes you made last year, you get a do-over this year. The beginning of the year is a great time to make changes that will boost your bottom line going forward. But before you can make a plan to save … [Read more...] about 16 ways to cut expenses this year
Want to get rich? This is the secret
Many experts will tell you that to get rich, you should live below your means. That is, spend less money than you earn. Sounds simple enough. But this advice holds true, whether your income is $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, or $1 million a year. Of course, it is easier to live below your means if … [Read more...] about Want to get rich? This is the secret
38 ways to save money while dining out
We all have days when we don't feel like cooking, but dining out can be so expensive and you should never spend money you don't have in hand. Saving money takes some planning on the front end. Here are 35 ways to help you dine out for less. Read the menu online before you commit to dining … [Read more...] about 38 ways to save money while dining out
Free game of bowling when PBA bowler scores a 300 game
As a sponsor of the 2019 PBA Tour, Go Bowling has 30 televised events of this long-running tournament. If a PBA bowler bowls a 300 game on any televised event (website specifies Fox or FS1) during the 2019 PBA Tour Schedule, Go Bowling will offer everyone who registers in America a free game of … [Read more...] about Free game of bowling when PBA bowler scores a 300 game
How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
Many products you buy come with some form of warranty — whether it comes as part of the purchase or you pay for an extended warranty at the time of purchase. Take Apple products, for example. Every Apple product comes with a free 90-day guarantee. You can get Apple's extended warranty by buying … [Read more...] about How a lifetime warranty gets you free products
Free days at U.S. national parks
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks
10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money
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As much as I love bargains and writing about them, in my other life I'm a registered dietitian and thrive on helping people understand that deprivation does not equal healthy eating. If you're striving to lose weight or just eat healthier in this new year, you need to know that eating a wide variety … [Read more...] about 10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money
12 ways to save more money this year
We hear all the time about how people cannot save any money anymore. The U.S. savings rate is abysmal. Whether it’s just by habit, convenience or lack of priorities, many people have a mindset that leads to wasting money. If you start consciously thinking about how you spend money … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save more money this year
Discount tickets for touring shows
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Looking for a cheaper way to attend all those wonderful touring shows that visit your town but you can’t afford the expensive tickets? Have we got a deal for you! We’ve partnered with several companies that work with venues to sell tickets at a discount. That means that you can get tickets to … [Read more...] about Discount tickets for touring shows
