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The Truth About Buying Lottery Tickets: Lottery Facts vs. Lottery Myths

Winning the lottery can happen to anyone! True — but you might want to have a look at these lottery facts & lottery myths first BEFORE you buy lottery tickets. These lottery stories are eye-opening. Then, if you still want to play the lottery, I would encourage you to read these helpful articles about winning the lottery.

How To Get Rid Of Your Cable Box Or Satellite Dish And Watch TV On Your Computer For FREE: 5 Fun Freebies!

It’s so easy to watch TV without cable these days! I’ll show you how to get rid of cable boxes (and those high monthly fees!) so you can watch all the TV and movies online that you want… for FREE! I have personally checked all of these out and I know for a fact that they do work, and they are free.

Just Say No To Store-Bought Food Platters – Save Money By Making Your Own Party Trays

Stay away from pre-made store-bought party trays! You can save tons of money by making your own food platters. Choose the veggies you like, make your own dip, and use items you probably already have in your kitchen to save money on party food & party supplies. Gone are the days where you need to buy meat & cheese platters from the store. There are so many tips and tricks here to help you make your own!

How To Travel On A Budget This Summer: 5 Outside-The-Box Ideas You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

If you’re anything like me you most likely travel on a budget. I’ve learned some cool tips and tricks along the way that allow you to pay lower airline fees, save on your smartphone bills, and find cheap travel accommodations. Plan ahead if you have a vacation coming up to save the most money while on your trip.

Money Saving DIY Window Treatments: How Making Curtains & Drapes Yourself Can Save You Money

You probably have everything to make diy window treatments lying around your house somewhere. Can you imagine how you’ll save money making curtains or diy blinds? I can tell you, you’ll save hundreds of dollars! Grab your old scarves, belts, jewelry, and the dimensions of your windows — put on your diy hat and get ready to save some money!

How To Consolidate All Of Your Store Loyalty Cards Into ONE + The Differences Between Loyalty Cards And A Rewards Card

Spring cleaning begins with store loyalty cards! Whether they’re stuffed in your wallet or hanging on your keyring, retail loyalty cards can become a nuisance. Here’s how to organize all of your reward cards — so you only have to carry ONE thing everywhere you go!

How To Save Money For A House: Here Are 9 Clever Ideas To Try If You’re Saving Money For A House

If you’re wondering how to save money for a house, I’ve got some simple and fun ideas for you! These ideas worked for me: turn your hobbies into money, use cash instead of credit cards, sell your old stuff, and 6 other great tips to try when saving money for a house. Think outside-the-box and start putting money aside for your down payment and closing costs on your first home.

Forever Stamp Dilemmas: Does It Make Sense To Buy Forever Stamps For First-Class Postage?

Question: What’s the deal with Forever stamps? How can they last forever when the price of stamps increases all the time? Answer: If you have Forever Postage Stamps, you’re safe. In fact, you’ll earn a few extra pennies on those stamps if you buy them before the next postage rate increase. The bottom line: if you haven’t purchased Forever Postage Stamps before, you might want to now!

How To Send AND Receive Faxes… For FREE From Your Computer!

Chances are, you’ll want to send — or receive — a fax or two this year. Right? But you probably don’t do enough faxing to justify buying a fax machine and hooking up a separate fax line. Here’s how you can SEND and RECEIVE faxes online for FREE. Yep, you can send a free fax now!

Homemade Gifts Make Gift Giving Easy & Saves You Money – 5 Gift Ideas To Get You Started

Oh how I love making homemade gifts! Some gifts can be expensive to buy but cheap to make. You can drain your bank account when it comes to Christmas shopping or other gift-giving times. Are you tired of shopping online and want to save money? Gifts don’t have to be costly, especially when you make […]

Doing Christmas On A Budget This Year? 4 Clever Ideas For Saving Money At Christmas

Hit the thrift stores, ditch excessive gift wrapping, make your own holiday cards, and host a potluck party – all great you can enjoy Christmas on a budget this year!

Vacation On A Budget: 6 Staycation Ideas To Help You Plan Cheap Vacations Near Home

I love saving money – especially when treating myself! Recently I planned a staycation close to home. I highly recommend these money-saving staycation ideas

Paperless Faxing With FaxNgo: How To Send & Receive A Fax Online, And Sign & Edit Faxes Using Your Mobile Phone

Fax online today! It’s simple to send, receive, sign, and edit faxes online & on-the-go using the FaxNgo app on your phone or the FaxNgo webpage at any computer

Want Cheap Airline Tickets? Here’s How To Find Out About Low-Priced Flight Glitches

Airline pricing glitches occur several times a year. Here’s how you can be one of the lucky ones and find a really great deal on cheap airline tickets!

How To Save Money On Groceries: 4 Simple Things You Can Make Instead Of Buy At The Grocery Store

You can save money on groceries by taking a second look at the items you buy. Here are 4 things you can make yourself instead of buying at the grocery store.

Who Needs Extreme Couponing? 5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons!

Extreme couponers save as much as 95% off their grocery bills, but they also spend 20 or more hours per week clipping coupons and finding deals. You can still save money at grocery stores WITHOUT clipping coupons and wasting your time. Here’s how!…

Cheap Movies: Money-Saving Tips For Buying Movie Tickets And Movie Rentals

Watching movies just got a whole lot more affordable with these tips for saving money on movie tickets and movie rentals.

Get Clothes For FREE: Attend Clothing Swap Parties Or Host A Clothes Swap Party Yourself!

Here are some great tips for planning your own FREE clothes swap party, plus fun ideas to make your clothing swap party lots of fun… and unique!

Online Bartering Tips ~ Things You Should Know Before You Barter Online

Online bartering is VERY popular right now! Here’s what you need to know when it comes to exchanging goods or services with others who want to trade things online.

5 Fun Ways To Donate Free Stuff & Feel Good About Giving It Away

Here are some of the ways that you can give a little AND make a difference with stuff you already own.

Frugal Living 101: To Live Frugally, You Just Need To Think Frugally

Perhaps you’ve dabbled in frugal living in the past, but you never could completely adapt to living frugally year round. Well, here are 5 ways to develop a frugal living mindset and stick to it. The good part: you’ll be saving a whole lot of money soon!