One of the great things about the modern times is that technology and money-saving can go hand in hand if you know what to look for. In fact, with the current boom of smart phones on the market today, more and more apps for these smart phones are being developed that can help you. Many [...]
It’s not too late to cash in big by taking advantage of year-end tax tips. Here are ten tips for 2010 that could earn you a juicy refund in 2011. 1. Donate to charity before year-end and you can deduct it on your 2010 return, if you itemize. You could even pay with a credit [...]
For some people, Black Friday shopping is an annual tradition – getting up early, pumping themselves full of coffee, and hitting the stores. For others, the mall is the last place they want to be. Luckily, retailers are offering something for everyone, and you don’t have to wait for Black Friday in many cases. You [...]
If you're busy and overwhelmed, join the club. Most of us juggle a job, family, friends, hobbies, chores and probably too much more even to mention. How to squeeze it all in? You might not be able to fix your work schedule, but there are lots of little tricks to speed up or automate the [...]
This may sound contradictory, but there are actually ways to spend money that will help you save in the long run. Here are ten purchases that are worth the expense. Many of them are in the energy-saving category, so they're good for the environment as well. 1. WARM CLOTHES. You'll be able to turn your [...]
1. STOP BAD HABITS AND SAVE. Drinking alcohol, smoking and drug use are obvious targets; however, you may need professional help or a support group if you have a real addiction. If you consume a lot of coffee or other caffeinated beverages such as soda, you can probably stop on your own by cutting down [...]
Workday lunches can really drain your budget. Sandwiches, salads, sodas, coffee and snacks easily can add up to $10 or more every day. Even packing your own lunch can be costly if you're using a lot of convenience foods such as frozen entrees. But it seems like too much work to pack a lunch of [...]
Whether you’re a recession victim, a recent graduate, or just contemplating a change, there are lots of free resources to help you find out what you’re suited for, and how to get paid for it. Here are eight great ways to enter a career you enjoy, and start loving Mondays. 1. Don’t know where to [...]
How did we ever live without cell phones, texting and mobile web? Back in the day, if you were late for a meeting, the other person was left waiting and wondering. On vacation, most people were incommunicado. Even until fairly recently, most of us couldn’t look up things on the internet away from home or [...]
Like most women, I have to manage my beauty addiction to be able to stay on a budget. Luckily, there are lots of excellent beauty bargains that will make your skin smooth and your face beautiful. Here’s our list of ten fantastic products which total under $50 for all of them put together – less [...]
Love them or hate them, credit cards are part of our lives. In the U.S. there are about 700 million credit cards, about two for each American, charging an average interest rate of 13.5 percent. And a lot of us have been fed up with high fees and unfair practices that cost us big. A [...]
By now, you’ve probably received your W-2′s and all the other forms you need to start working on your tax return for 2009. But did you know that, even though we’re in the new year, there are still things you can do to maximize your refund, or at least minimize your tax bill? Here are [...]
Count me among the organizationally challenged. I’m one of those people who stares at a blank set of file folders, wondering how to label them. I scratch my head wondering where to stash that adorable picnic basket that I love, but only use once or twice a year in my temperamental Northeast Corridor climate. I [...]
Ah yes…we’re in the peak of diet season, that lovely time when we vow we will finally get in shape, once and for all. But it’s so easy to get snowed under a blizzard of books, all claiming to offer the perfect slimming solution. Which one to choose? And most of those books are pretty [...]
Cold or dreary weather, holiday pounds to lose, post-Christmas doldrums…what is there to like about January? The savings. Smart Mr. Cheap Stuff readers know this month is an excellent time for finding bargains. If you’ve been following our previous advice then you’ve held off on your post-holiday shopping because there weren’t as many markdowns in [...]
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So, summer’s coming and you want to look good. But your recession-squeezed wallet is flinching at the high prices of healthy foods. Yes, it’s costly to buy the fresh fish and fancy fruits that many diets recommend. Fortunately, though, you don’t have to spend a lot to eat healthy. Here’s a list of the top [...]
The Latte Factor: Starbucks is Evil
I read the book book the Automatic Millionaire by David Bach many years ago. It is a simple and quick read, while not a very complicated book I still recommend to people as the material is easy to digest. The one idea or principle I really like from the book is the idea of the [...]
Top 10 Fast Food Meals That Make You Fat
Normally cooked in advance and in bulk before being reheated (or kept warm), fast food exists to make life more convenient for the consumer looking for a quick meal. Hamburgers and French fries are as traditional in America as baseball and apple pie. With fast food, the choices are as accessible as a self-service smorgasbord. [...]
5 Massive Benefits Of Not Having A Television
Well it has been about 6 months now since I did the unthinkable and tossed my TV out of the living room. I have been living without a TV for a while now and I can honestly say I don’t plan on getting one anytime soon. While it was a pretty extreme measure the benefits [...]
Top 5 Online Cheap Photo Printing Sites
Time to print and share those beautiful photos stuck in your computer There are many places online where you can get cheap photo cards, holiday cards and photo prints. It is a shame that most people don’t print out and share a lot of their great photos. With very little time you can create some [...]
Free Birthday Meals – List of Restaurants
This is a compiled list of restaurants that give you a free birthday meal, no restaurant coupons should be necessary. This page has been extremely popular and I want to thank all the generous readers who have helped added to this list. This list of restaurants that give you free meals on your birthday is [...]
Free Rich Chocolate Ovaltine Sample
Get a free sample of Ovaltine Rich Chocolate flavor. It’s also available in Chocolate Malt and Classic Malt. There are no artificial flavors and sweeteners. It’s a good source of 12 Vitamins and Minerals such as Calcium,Vitamin A, C,D and E. I can’t wait to get my free sample of Ovaltine. I always see it [...]
Free Tully’s Coffee K-Cups Sample
Get a free sample pack of Tully’s Coffee K-Cups. Your sample pack includes Breakfast Blend, Italian Roast, House Blend and French Roast. You get to try their Light, Medium and Dark Roast flavors. Tully’s Coffee is based in Seattle, Washington and is partnered with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. I can’t wait to try a cup [...]
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