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Over the years, I have tried mystery shopping a few times. Here's how mystery shopping went for me, plus some tips for making money as a mystery shopper...

CostHelper tells you how much you should pay for what. The site consists of a database of hundreds of items, where you can investigate how much others are paying and find similar deals.

Utilizing any of these new and wonderful ways to send and recieve faxes will not only help you to go green, but will save you a ton of money, as well as help you get the most out of your faxing.

The wasteful companies mentioned here are simply the few that happen to be on my mind right now after having dealt with them in person recently. Please share your own as well...

Check with your grandma -- she has tried and true ways to save money. Here are savings tips from Grandma like reusing foil and butter wrappers, really!

Six things you should do in order to get the best deals and make the most of your post-Christmas sales shopping.

Here are some ideas for frugal party planning, no matter what the occasion... We cover food, decorations, invitations, and more.

Whether you are on your way to a birthday party, or a Christmas dinner, you don't want to show up empty-handed. Finding a last-minute gift may seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some ideas you can use to purchase a last-minute gift on the fly...

Their sales tactics resembles those of people trying to sell you a timeshare. Many claim to have saved a lot of money, while others have complained about being ripped off. What's the truth? Are club memberships like DirectBuy and Uniway worth it?

Faxing, conference calls, business cards, and teleconferencing are a few things that large companies can do with ease, but small businesses need all the help they can get. Here are some FREE business resources that will come in handy... Here are some free business resources that will come in handy...

There are lots of fun and simple ways to provide gifts for all of your loved ones without putting yourself in the poor house. Here are some ideas for ways to have a frugal but merry Christmas this year...

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays. People love dressing up in costumes, going to parties, and getting and giving away Halloween candy. People also spend a lot of money on Halloween -- even if it means going into debt to purchase all of those fun things. This isn't smart. You can still enjoy Halloween while staying within your budget. Here's how.

Check it out... You can get Sharpies in a variety of different colors with your own personalized message on them! They're only $11.99 for 6 personalized Sharpie markers.

GoodSearch.com is a website that enables you to give monetary donations to charity WITHOUT taking any money out of your own pocket.

Here are some supermarket luxuries that most people can do without, as well as tips to make forgoing these items seem a bit easier. Want to save money on your grocery bill?... Start here!

Cutting back on expenses and saving a little money here & there doesn't mean sucking all of the enjoyment from your life. You can still get ice cream treats with your family. You can still have the occasional shopping spree. On those days when I feel that I will burst if I cannot spend some money, here's what I do...

Besides stopping to read the labels on the items you purchase -- and looking at the SKU number on the sales items and checking the package size -- here are some of the other things you should be doing each time you go to the grocery store.

Some experts claim that we should be stockpiling foods in anticipation of rising food prices -- a sign of lean times ahead, based on our current economy. But how do you know what kinds of foods to stockpile? And exactly how much should you be storing away?