Even a luggage junkie like me has had her share of suitcase mishaps. My favorite came while sprinting through Los Angeles International Airport when my nifty (and pricey) wheeled overnight bag lost a wheel. Well, not the entire wheel, just the outer rim, which had peeled off in pieces behind me. It … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save when buying new luggage
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How to save money on plumbing repairs
Leaking pipes won't just run up your water bill, but can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars in water damage to floors, walls and ceilings. Fixing running toilets and dripping faucets can cut your water bills considerably. But, how do you know when to tackle repairs yourself and when to … [Read more...] about How to save money on plumbing repairs
5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
We are a photo-loving generation, arenât we? Whatâs often lost in our digital world of photo sharing via text or upload, however, are printed photographs. You remember those, right? The ones in frames, in photo albums, in your wallet? Because we tend to forget about all those great photos sitting … [Read more...] about 5 affordable photo gifts your family will love
Grocery savings: Price book smacks down warehouse stores
A price book is simple, powerful cheapskate tool. You start taking notes of what particular items cost at different stores you shop. It does not have to be fancy; start by tracking items you usually buy, like this: PASTA Store brand: $0.89 (must buy 10 offer) Brand X: $1.25 Brand Y: … [Read more...] about Grocery savings: Price book smacks down warehouse stores
Back to School Shopping
10 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping Summer goes by quickly â just like the money in your wallet once back-to-school shopping begins. July kicks off the second busiest shopping season of the year with the average family spending almost $700 on school-related items. Most parents are … [Read more...] about Back to School Shopping
Back to school shopping
10 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping Summer goes by quickly â just like the money in your wallet once back-to-school shopping begins. July kicks off the second busiest shopping season of the year with the average family spending almost $700 on school-related items. Most parents are … [Read more...] about Back to school shopping
5 best websites to check out a hotel
You are headed to a new vacation location and naturally don't want to book a week in a roach-infested room in a high-crime area. For that matter, you'd like to sleep in a comfortable bed on the drive to and from your destination as well. Most of us head to TripAdvisor to look up what other travelers … [Read more...] about 5 best websites to check out a hotel
How to get a new gas grill on the cheap
Grilling season is officially here. The summer holidays and extra time spent with family and friends outside beg for meals cooked on a grill. If you plan to cook many meals on a grill, you may think it's time for an upgrade â and you've got your eye on one of those fancy gas grills with side … [Read more...] about How to get a new gas grill on the cheap
7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and pack them into a bottle. âThink of us as air traffic controllers and customers as airplanes in flight,â says Heather Free, a practicing pharmacist in Washington, D.C., and a spokeswoman for the American Pharmacists Association. âWe want to prevent … [Read more...] about 7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
If your kids love to get their hands dirty, they've got ample ways to get creative on the cheap. During free hands-on craft workshops offered at major retailers, they can assemble Lego creations, build their own birdhouses and jewelry boxes, turn clay pots into animals or decorative gifts and more, … [Read more...] about Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
Castle vacations in Europe for every budget
If your Downton Abbey addiction has you longing to vacation like a like a king, but you're traveling on a footman's budget, no worries. You can still explore some of Europe's most historic castles without emptying the state coffers. For the tiniest budgets (and most adventurous spirits), the … [Read more...] about Castle vacations in Europe for every budget
5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales
If you're a frugal shopper like me, then you know about the trick of day-after sales to stock up on supplies for the following year. For instance, every roll of wrapping paper I have in my house was purchased on Dec. 26 or later. What you may not realize is that after-Valentine's Day sales are … [Read more...] about 5 ways to benefit from post-Valentine sales
The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
If you are the parent of a college student or soon-to-be college student, you need to get all your paperwork together now so you can fill out the FAFSA. What's the FAFSA? It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and it is the only way that families can apply for federal and state … [Read more...] about The 411 on the FAFSA for college financial aid
5 smart ways to cash in on your home
In the old days, if you wanted to make money from your home without actually selling it, your options were pretty much to do some fishing in the couch cushions or hold a garage sale. Those are still viable options (according to StatisticBrain.com, there are approximately 165,000 garage sales every … [Read more...] about 5 smart ways to cash in on your home
Avoid home-repair scams: advice from the BBB
Hiring a roofer or a plumber or a deck builder can be tricky business. Hiring the wrong roofer or plumber or deck builder can cost you a lot more money than it should, not to mention the time it takes to right a wrong. Thatâs why the Better Business Bureau exists, says Katie Carrol, an … [Read more...] about Avoid home-repair scams: advice from the BBB