If you ended up receiving holiday gifts that weren’t quite right, you’re not alone. The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans return or exchange more than $50-billion dollars’ worth of gifts every year.
There’s no reason to feel guilty about returning or exchanging a gift. Remember that the person who gave it to you wanted ...
Every time you pay someone to do something you could do yourself, you’re taking a few steps back from reaching your savings goals. Of course, there are many things best left to the professionals, but there are also things you pay for every day you could easily do yourself.
Here are five valuable DIY skills that can help you save money and reac...
Good news! The Energy Information Administration predicts that average household heating costs will be down by approximately $19 this winter – the first drop since 2001-2002. If you’d like to save even more on home heating costs, here are 5 free ideas you can do right now. They may seem small and simple, but they’ll help you save in the long ...
You did everything right. Planned a menu, made a list, organized your coupons, updated your shopping apps, and had a snack before you left for the store. Yet, you still ended up going over your grocery budget for the week, and you don’t know why. Chances are, you got caught in one or more of the following supermarket spending traps.
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“Extreme Couponing” is a show on TLC that follows the exploits of self-proclaimed “extreme couponers” and the over-the-top tactics they use to gather as many coupons as possible so they can add to their stockpiles of food and household items.
They will often leave a store with multiple carts filled with hundreds or even thousands of doll...
We all want to save money, and most of us would like to incorporate fresh, whole foods into our diet. If you need to save money in your monthly budget, food costs are a good place to start. Although ‘convenient’ isn’t a word you often hear to describe whole food cooking, a little planning and some practice will make it work.
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Do you know why the Friday after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday?” It’s dubbed that because many retailers record their highest profits of the year on that one day alone. In fact, some retailers operate in the red (losing money) most of the year, and Black Friday is the day that turns it all around for them.
While it’s true that you...
The holidays are a wonderful time to gather friends and family for a celebration. Unfortunately, it’s easy to go overboard and bust your budget when throwing a holiday get-together. But with a little extra planning, some savvy shopping and a willingness to ask for help, you can throw a bash that won’t break the bank. Read on for the best cost-c...
There are spenders. There are savers. And then, there are cheapskates. Extreme Cheapskates is a new show on the TLC network that showcases the incredible — and often questionable — measures some people will take to save money.
Ranging from the mildly inconvenient (only showering at the gym) to the potentially illegal (taking expired food fro...
Getting family together for the holidays is no longer as easy as just going “over the river and through the woods” to grandma’s house. These days, if you want the whole family to celebrate in one location, it’s going to require more extensive holiday travel. If it’s your turn to make the trip this year, here are some ways to save money on...