Do you get regular pedicures at your local salon? I’m guilty of getting pedicures in the past and paying at least $30 (after tip) each time. When I stopped to think about how much money I was spending on something that I could do myself and for free at home, I quickly decided to cut…

Some people give their kids an allowance and some don’t. If you’re among the roughly 50 percent of parents to offer a weekly dollar or two – or if you’re considering joining the group – today’s entry is for you. It’s packed with lessons to help you get the most educational bang for your child’s…

How to Make Your Own Household Cleaners Interested in making your own household cleaners? Check out these great recipes from reader, Nicole! Laundry Soap Powder 1 bar of soap (Ivory is the cheapest. I have tried all brands and found no difference.) 1 c. Borax 1 c. Baking Soda *Grate the soap. I use a cheese…

10 Driving Tips to Save Money and the Environment Fuel costs have been rising steadily for a few years and probably won’t be going down any time soon.  At the same time, CO2 emissions have more than doubled in the last twenty years.  We have tried to avoid the issue for years, but we are…

Pet owners can spend hundreds of dollars a year in vet costs. Depending upon the age and health of your pet, some of you might pay much more than that. But even though that expert assistance is well worth it, it is possible to save a few bucks (or a lot of bucks!) when it…

Have you ever noticed how expensive it can be to get pretty? Cosmetics are getting so pricey these days, as retailers cash in on women’s desire to look their best. A simple mascara or lipstick can cost you as much as $15 at a local drugstore, while department store cosmetic prices continue to soar into…

Spending money is easy. After all, there are opportunities to spend money all around us. But just as it’s easy to spend your hard-earned cash, it’s also easy to save it – on dinner, on lunches, on beauty products, on magazines. Here are five ways to save on each of those things … and it’s…

Should I Buy a Starter House or a House I Want to Live in Forever? If you’ve saved diligently and have enough money to cover a down payment, now may be one of the best times to buy a house that you’ll see in your lifetime. As you probably know, interest rates are low, and…

There are all sorts of ways to overspend when it comes to grocery shopping, which is kind of sad because groceries are expensive enough as it is. Luckily, there are plenty of tricks designed to help you beat the supermarket system and trim your weekly grocery budget. Below are five tips that will help you…