College admission pressure is getting more intense, and both students and parents are feeling the heat. Many, seeing SAT or ACT scores as an area for improvement, are shelling out big bucks for prep courses. An SAT course can cost $1,000. An SAT tutor can cost (hold onto your hat) as much as $6,600. … [Read more...] about Free or cheap SAT and ACT test prep
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15 fall home maintenance jobs to do now
With fall in the air, your thoughts may turn to what needs to be done to your home before winter sets in. Many tasks are done much more easily when the weather is still nice. Plus, taking care of routine maintenance tasks now can save you aggravation and money down the road. "If you … [Read more...] about 15 fall home maintenance jobs to do now
Freezer cooking 101: Healthy family dinners without the hassle
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Are you looking for more time during the week? Maybe spending more time with your family is high on your to-do list or you'd like to take up a new hobby but never seem to find the time. There is a solution to your time dilemma that you may never have considered before: freezer cooking.When … [Read more...] about Freezer cooking 101: Healthy family dinners without the hassle
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 $1.75 trillion in this country last year. The good news is there any … [Read more...] about Top 10 sites for college financial aid
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
5 easy, frugal steps to sustainable living
I’d like to live more sustainably and make choices that are kinder to the earth. However, the magnitude of the changes can feel overwhelming. I can’t see myself living off the grid in a yurt with a herd of goats doing my landscaping. I need simple ideas — baby steps. So I went to the expert, Kris … [Read more...] about 5 easy, frugal steps to sustainable living
6 ways to save by shopping for Christmas gifts super early
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Real frugalistas know that you should start next year’s holiday shopping the day after Christmas. But let’s face it: Not everyone is in the mood. For me, starting after Labor Day is early enough, unless I spot some perfect and irresistible item in May.The thing about early holiday shopping … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save by shopping for Christmas gifts super early
Get ready for the holidays with lots of savings at Target, including Circle Week, Deal of the Day & more
Smart shoppers know it's never too early to start planning for any occasion or holiday, especially when it means saving money.And Target is getting ready for the upcoming holidays with lots of deals and discounts, making the season more joyous and affordable for all.Affordable Holiday … [Read more...] about Get ready for the holidays with lots of savings at Target, including Circle Week, Deal of the Day & more
Get $25 rebate for buying 10 General Mills products
Get your shopping list ready! General Mills is giving customers cash back on many products from its wide variety of popular brands, including Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Progresso and many more. Through Oct. 31, 2023, purchase five participating General Mills … [Read more...] about Get $25 rebate for buying 10 General Mills products
6 ways to save at least $400 this month
Are you independently wealthy, or could you use six ways to save $400 this month? You may be looking for ways to free up some cash to pay for college, afford your children's clothes, pay for holiday gifts or just be able to sock away more money for retirement. Recently, we revisited some of our … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save at least $400 this month
How airlines hide the true cost of a ticket
When Carolyn DiDonato booked her ticket from Trenton, N.J., to Fort Myers, Fla., she says she was hit with a hidden airline fee. On the last screen, concealed behind a drop-down menu, Frontier Airlines revealed that she would have to pay a nonrefundable $23 carrier interface charge for buying her … [Read more...] about How airlines hide the true cost of a ticket
QDOBA Mexican Eats offers free large side of queso for one day only
Say cheese! It's about to get really cheesy for cheese lovers on National Queso Day, Sept. 20, 2023. For the cheesiest day of the year, QDOBA Mexican Eats is making it even cheesier for queso lovers across the U.S. The chain is known for its signature 3-Cheese Queso, so it's fitting that … [Read more...] about QDOBA Mexican Eats offers free large side of queso for one day only
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
Get free box of Post Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles Waffles
Forget the milk! Bring on the butter and syrup for a fun, colorful breakfast for kids of all ages.One of the most popular breakfast cereals of all time is definitely Fruity Pebbles. And you don't have to only enjoy them in a bowl with milk. The iconic cereal brand is now available in waffles — … [Read more...] about Get free box of Post Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles Waffles
Credit cards: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Many consumers have a mixed relationship with credit cards. On one hand, they can lead to cash back, travel rewards, and the ability to buy something now and pay later. But when used irresponsibly, credit cards can lead to massive debt and expensive interest payments. If you typically use cash or … [Read more...] about Credit cards: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
