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Dreaming about your first house? Here's how to save money for a house. If I can do it, you can too! My best tips & clever ideas to try when saving for a house.

What's the deal with Forever Stamps? How can they last forever when the USPS postage rate increases all the time? If you have Forever Postage Stamps, you're safe.

Yes, it DOES matter whether you use someone's post office box or their physical street address when sending something through the mail. Take it from me - I learned the hard way.

Want to send a free fax - or receive one? Here are the top-rated sites I've found that let you to SEND and RECEIVE faxes online free, at home, or from your smartphone.

Looking for extra money? I've learned it's possible to get paid for market research by participating in focus groups. Here's how to be successful at it.

Want to make extra money online using your own skills? Here are my top 5 picks for legit, easy, and FUN ways to make money online when you need cash quick.

Love freebies? (Me too!) There are lots of FREE offers on name-brand items that I use every day. Here are some of my favorites, and the best ways to get them.

Costco prices are slightly lower on many of the items that Sam's Club also sells. But Sams Wholesale Club typically has 2-3 brands per item, not just 1. Here are all the reasons I prefer Sam's Wholesale Club over Costco.

We didn't renew our Sam's Club membership. Now we're Costco members. Sams vs Costco - which is better? Our review + Secret tips for saving money at Costco!

How much car insurance coverage do you really need? How much comparison shopping should you do? Here are the tips I've used to save on car insurance.

If there's free money with my name on it somewhere, I want to know about it. Don't you? Find out how to get any money you're owed - it's easier than you think!

Decorating pottery is a great way to give a homemade gift.

Want to save money on gifts this year? Make your own personalized homemade gifts like I do. Here are 5 homemade gifts that wow my friends and family.

Save a lot of time and frustration by planning your moving day carefully. Here's when moving trucks, packing supplies, movers, and moving vehicles are typically available.

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In my own personal quest for figuring out the best way to find gifts for the holidays, I came up with a few non-traditional holiday shopping tips. Enjoy!

If you want to sell vintage jewelry & get the most money for it, you need to get the jewelry appraised, know how to market it, and find the best way to sell it!

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!

Furniture recycling isn't a new concept but "furniture upcycling" is. Interested in saving money like me by buying recycled furniture? Start upcycling!

Fun ways to incorporate dollar bills and coins in Halloween costumes. Make your own money themed Halloween costume this year, and be the hit of the party!