Considering borrowing student loans for your education or your children’s? Here’s the basic information you need to know: Federal Student Loans aren’t always superior Long ago, private student loans were awarded in ridiculously high amounts and interest rates varied, meaning over a 10-year … [Read more...] about What to know about student loans before you borrow
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KFC introduces Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets nationwide — starting at $3.49
Let the nugget wars begin! KFC is introducing its new Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets nationwide – hand-breaded with KFC’s Original Recipe. The nuggets are available starting March 27. After a successful test run in 2022 and years without a nugget made with the signature taste of KFC on its … [Read more...] about KFC introduces Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets nationwide — starting at $3.49
World Market’s Golden Gnome Scavenger Hunt offers rewards of up to $100
Sharpen your Easter-egg-hunting skills early this spring! Bargain hunters always love searching high and low for great deals and bargains. And, in this case, their detective skills can pay off handsomely at World Market. The popular retailer is hosting its Golden Gnome Scavenger Hunt for some … [Read more...] about World Market’s Golden Gnome Scavenger Hunt offers rewards of up to $100
10 uses for shredded paper
With Tax Day right around the corner, you’re probably sifting through a lot of financial paperwork — or will soon. As you make room for the current tax year’s paperwork, you’re probably shredding a lot of papers from years past that are no longer relevant. And, of course, you’ll be putting any … [Read more...] about 10 uses for shredded paper
4 must-have cleaning products that really work
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I don’t blindly squeeze into a narrow parking spot scraping adjacent vehicles or throw wild cocktail parties. Nevertheless, in the past year I’ve had red wine splashed across my beige carpet (twice), had someone “kiss” my car's bumper with their vehicle (twice) and discovered the bottom of my nice … [Read more...] about 4 must-have cleaning products that really work
Enjoy buy-one-get-one free wings at Smashburger for three weekends
Everyone cheers for wings! And you can't watch any sports with friends without snacking on wings. With lots of basketball on TV this weekend, now's the time to just "wing it". Smashburger may be known for its juicy burgers and fries, but the restaurant also serves delicious wings in a variety of … [Read more...] about Enjoy buy-one-get-one free wings at Smashburger for three weekends
9 cheap house cleaning tips that actually work
You don’t need to spend a fortune to keep your home sparkling clean. Learn how to save money on cleaning supplies and other frugal housekeeping tricks with these nine house cleaning tips that really work. 1. Clean often It seems counterintuitive, but cleaning your home more often will save you … [Read more...] about 9 cheap house cleaning tips that actually work
How to grow herbs and save money all year
Are you tired of paying big bucks for cooking herbs? Grow your own. For less than the price of a jar of dried herbs, you can plant fresh herbs (plants or seeds). Use your fresh herbs during the growing season and dry herbs throughout winter. Most herbs are easy to grow. These tips tell you how to do … [Read more...] about How to grow herbs and save money all year
17 home renovations that add value to your house
Even if you’re not planning to sell your home any time soon, when you consider remodeling, you face this inevitable question: How much will this improvement add to the value of my home? Surprisingly, much of the time the answer is not as much as it costs to make the improvement. But some … [Read more...] about 17 home renovations that add value to your house
12 hacks to cut your grocery bill in half
Of course, everyone would like to cut the supermarket bill by 50% or more. For a moderate budget for a family of four, the most recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimate you would spend between $1,166 and $1,358 a month for groceries. But you don’t have to go to the … [Read more...] about 12 hacks to cut your grocery bill in half
Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week
It's time for a pizza party on a budget, thanks to this offer from Domino's. Any way you slice it, this one-week-only deal is topped with lots of tasty savings. From March 20 to 26, the popular pizza chain is offering 50% off all pizzas at menu price at participating … [Read more...] about Domino’s slices 50% off regular pizza prices for one week
Passover recipes, crafts for kids and tips for a virtual Seder
Passover is normally a holiday for gathering friends and family. Even though the health restrictions of recent years have eased in most places this spring, many families discovered that technology helped them include loved ones from both near and far in the celebration — and that's a new tradition … [Read more...] about Passover recipes, crafts for kids and tips for a virtual Seder
12 spring cleaning tasks that will save you money
Spring cleaning isn’t just a feel-good task that declutters your home and leaves it sparkling. It’s also a source of found money. Intrigued? Make your spring ritual pay off by learning how best to tackle typical spring cleaning chores and how your pursuit of cleanliness can save you a few … [Read more...] about 12 spring cleaning tasks that will save you money
Frugal living guide: How to have less stuff and save money
Frugal living means you buy and use less, saving money and time. Happily, these are also basic tenets of minimalism, which is quite trendy right now so if you like living with less, you're in style! On the other hand, if you are a spendthrift used to buying out of want rather than need, … [Read more...] about Frugal living guide: How to have less stuff and save money
Grow your own live Easter basket
Delight family and friends with a "live" Easter basket this year. Eye-catching plant baskets containing tasty, “bunny-worthy” ingredients like lettuce, parsley, edible flowers and carrots make great decorator pieces and save you money. Living Easter baskets provide you with good-for-you goodies long … [Read more...] about Grow your own live Easter basket
