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I'm 50. And I like discounts. Here's the official list of senior discounts at 50 + The best AARP discounts that we use when traveling. (Updated for 2025)

Smart shopping is necessary at the grocery store to make sure you don't spend more than you need to. Knowing a few tips can help you save money every time you make the trip. This article lists 10 easy ways to save money at the grocery store that everyone can apply.

A BOGO sale gets you to purchase more than one item. Here's what you need to know when considering a buy-one-get-one-free item. 3 times to say NO to BOGO!

I've lived in extended stay hotels. See what it's really like living in a hotel, how much it costs, how to find monthly hotel rentals that meet your needs.

See how my wife and I both use apps to save money at restaurants. Since eating out is a luxury for us, this is how we save money eating out these days.

You can serve fun foods to your guests WITHOUT relying on store-bought party trays. See how I serve twice as many veggies for half the cost by making my own food platters.

Frugal advice... Don't invest in obsolete products like the ones appearing on this list! Here are 75+ things that are no longer in existence (or will be gone soon).

See the best day to do everything - from shopping & buying things to selling & starting things. Before you tackle a big activity, start here to see the best day of the week to do it.

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I've bought & sold several items at consignment shops. I'm not fond of buying or selling at clothing consignment stores. But furniture consignment stores ROCK!

Budget travel doesn't mean boring travel! To get the most bang for your buck when you travel on a budget, think outside-the-box when planning your trip. My 5 best ideas.

I can prove that you don't have to have a large family to save money bulk shopping. Grab a friend. Make a joint shopping list. Then split the costs and the membership fee!

You don't have to be an excellent seamstress to make diy window treatments. Heck you don't even need a sewing machine. Here are some awesome money saving diy window treatment ideas by using items you have around the house.

Having trouble saving for vacation? I've got 5 easy ways to start a vacation savings account - at home. Simple and fun vacation fund jar ideas to try!

Have you saved money yet by using reusable shopping bags? If not, you should be! Reusable bags are better for the environment, easy to find, and come in all shapes and sizes.

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.

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.