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5 days ago · No one wants to end up short on funds in their golden years and be forced to scrimp and save, but sometimes being frugal errs on the side of being ... well, let's just say, a bit obsessive. You've likely seen these over-the-top, penny-saving practices in action and perhaps have a few in your own repertoire. In reality, these practices don't save a fortune, so we gently suggest that sometimes ...

In addition to matching your mobile phone plans with your actual needs (track your data use with text alerts or the app My Data Manager, downgrading to a cheaper plan, or switching to a discount phone carrier such as Twigby, websites such as Billshark find ways to lower your monthly phone bill. Their experts will find savings with your same carrier and …

Jul 20, 2024 · There are the usual things you can do to save money — clip coupons, eat out less, buy items on sale — or not at all. But someone asked Reddit for money-saving life hacks and some might surprise you enough to add them to your to-do list.

4 days ago · Wilder Shaw is a staff writer at Cheapism covering food, specializing in taste tests and fast food. He has over a decade of food-writing experience, and his work has appeared in Thrillist, The Washington Post, L.A. Taco, Time Out, and numerous other publications.

Dress Up for Less. Want the outfit worn by a celebrity? It may be possible to find a similar look for a lot less at a low-price apparel chain such as Old Navy — or rent the very same look at a site such as Rent the Runway.. Insist on No-Fee Banking. Switch to a bank with fee-free checking and ATM use or fee reimbursement — often available from smaller local banks or credit unions.

Aug 3, 2024 · A former auto technician suggests cracking open the owner's manual to find out when you're supposed to get the car serviced — then sticking to it. "Do everything sooner if you’re in a harsh climate (extreme hot or cold)," one Redditor advises. "Do oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles no matter what the service interval says and have the suspension and brakes checked during the oil change.

Mar 5, 2024 · You've read the sale circular. You know the grocery store limits you to a certain number of items per visit. Well, you'll show them — you shop different branches, different days, and different cashiers until you can't even store all that toilet tissue you've amassed.

Sep 11, 2024 · Meal prepping is a great way to make sure you stay on track with portions and eating food at home, eliminating the urge to order out.But sometimes meal prepping everything just isn’t feasible. If you prep nothing else, prep your produce as soon as you bring it home from the grocery store.

Nov 4, 2024 · If you've never used YouTube to fix your car or an appliance, you're missing out on potential savings.Tutorial videos can show you how to fix almost anything. Sure, it'll take some time, but you could end up saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars.