This may be painfully obvious after the fact, but I had a hard time finding any information on this subject myself when searching online! How do you get rid of those small and pesky gift card balances when trying to spend at online retailers? For some reason I tend to receive prepaid Visa and …
How I Cut $948 on my Internet and Phone Bill
People who know me well, know I really hate finding out that I have paid or am paying too much for a product or service like cable internet or home phone. It's enough to drive me crazy. It's a fine balance not letting small items take up your time, but I'm also a big proponent of reviewing your …
Cheaper Soil, Mix & Mulch for your Spring Gardening and Landscaping
When spring rolls around, it's time to start cutting the grass, filling the flower beds and planting your gardens. You're probably used to seeing big yellow (or other coloured) bags of soil dropped on people's driveways. Highly convenient for your seasonal landscaping projects and an easy way to …
Practical Ways to Save Money at the Gas Pump – Bonus Tips for the Ultra Cheap
Fuel costs seem to always be rising! Everyone wants to save money on gas, but nobody wants to line up half an hour for cheap gas. Carpooling may not always be an option for you, and most people don't want to buy a new car purely for fuel-efficiency. Here are some of the more practical tips to …
6 Big Money Mistakes You Could Be Making
Here's is a quick list of six money mistakes many people make. Even some of the smartest folks you know are likely making at least one or two of these faux pas - sometimes knowingly! It just goes to show that many savings techniques are about discipline and good habits formed over time, you don't …
Stop Drinking Expensive Coffee & You Might be Rich Enough to Afford it One Day
Most people probably don't think too much about dropping a few dollars on a coffee in the morning before work. Maybe even $5-$10 bucks at those specialty places. But have you ever stopped to think how much all that coffee is costing you? ...Probably not, it is just coffee after all. But let's do …
Find Cheaper Appliance Parts and Maybe even Fix it Yourself!
Recently our refrigerator suddenly decided that it just didn't want to pour water anymore! Well actually that's not entirely true... the plastic actuator arm you push the cup against was so old it just snapped off, probably from hard water build-up. So you could still pour water... it just became …
Don’t let Credit Card Rewards and Points Programs Cost you Money!
I'm a big believer in getting all the mileage you can out of free points and programs offered by retailers and banks through credit card rewards and loyalty programs. At the same time, I think even the best savers sometimes need to take a step back and evaluate their purchasing habits as well as …
A Cheap Alternative to Diaper Genie Refill Packs
Parents everywhere would probably agree that the Diaper Genie/diaper pail (or whatever brand you have) is a great invention. The simple convenience it offers of just being able to roll up a diaper and toss it in the bin next to you, versus running a diaper out to the garage or (please no) leaving it …