Earn, Save & Live Smart
Tickets for a family of four to the circus $200. Tickets for a family of four to a baseball game $100 – plus parking, plus concessions! Fun on a budget? Priceless! 20 Ways to Have Fun for Less Groupon.com is a great source for huge savings on fun things to do in your area like … Read more
Money Wasting Habits! Challenge yourself to stop one money wasting habit each month, and soon you’ll be saving nearly $400 a month! I’ve kept each challenge simple and “bite-sized”, and you’ve got a month to master it! There are so many ways to save money, but focus on just one money wasting habit at a … Read more
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for great deals because they know there’s nothing more rewarding than scoring a quality purchase at a great price. Buying “gently-used” items is one way to experience deep savings. And while it is probably not practical – or possible – to purchase everything secondhand, here are 10 things … Read more
If you have chosen to buy a house in Victoria or elsewhere, after you unpack your belongings and have begun to settle in, it is a good time to review the available ways in which you can save money. Likewise, if you are looking for places to rent in Darwin NT or anywhere, you can … Read more
How many times have you justified a purchase because it’s only a few bucks? Have you ever stopped to add up all the little things that you might be wasting money on? If you’re looking for ways to cut spending, it’s simple… Don’t Waste Money on Starbuck’s Your morning caffeine fix at Starbuck’s is only … Read more
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more
Normally when people talk about being frugal, they offer lots of tips about how to cut back on spending, how to make the most of leftover food and other ways you can tighten your belt to save cash. This is all really helpful, but there are also other options that you could utilize. It might … Read more
And the gas prices, they keep going up and up. The world economies can’t seem to come to any sort of agreement about regulating those prices. Every political tension in oil rich areas is a cause for gas prices to go up at the pump. It seems there is no end in sight. The only … Read more
My oldest son is headed for college in a few short weeks, and I’d like to share some of the best student discounts that we’ve taken advantage of! Car Insurance – If your child is not taking a car to college, contact your insurance company to see if they offer a student away discount. The … Read more
Clip coupons, buy sale items, pack your lunch… These are all common money saving tips, but here are 10 frugal living tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know! Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Just last week I was in the grocery, and the lady in front of me was buying 7 rotisserie chickens! Being nosy, … Read more