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On October 30, 2017, the FDIC reported .06 was the average rate for a savings account. This rate held for deposits of less than and more than $100,000. With interest rates so slow on savings, you want to shop around to get the best deal. There are a number of great banking options, mostly online, that offer higher interest rates … Read more
Are you tired of waiting in long check-out lines or navigating crowded aisles at the grocery store? If only there was a better way to get such shopping done. There is thanks to Peapod and FreshDirect, two online subscription-based grocery companies. They are doing to groceries what Netflix did to movies. Their services have streamlined the grocery shoppin experience, now making … Read more
Being frugal sometimes requires some careful planning. If you want to be economical, you sometimes have to make big purchases in the beginning. These purchases help you save money in the long run. These purchases are also things that you will begin to depend on to save money. The 8 items a frugal person should … Read more
Are you ready to get creative? These five D.I.Y kid’s projects involve cutting, gluing, painting — all of those fun and messy things that kids and crafty moms enjoy! These five projects are all made with recycled materials like cereal boxes, newspapers, cardboard tubes, and pizza boxes. 1. Recycled Neighborhood Paint over cereal boxes, paper … Read more
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project for kids to join in on. Enjoy adding fresh basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and chives to your dishes, … Read more
Introduction: Happy Frugal Halloween Halloween is one of those holidays where there are lots of opportunities to get creative and create unique crafts, decorations, and costumes. The best part is that you can do all of this on a budget! Halloween is one of those holidays where there are no rules. Follow these 8 Frugal … Read more
I once worked for a tutoring company, and the woman who ran it was very interested in providing services to families that couldn’t afford to spend $50 to $100 dollars for each private session. So, she came up with a way to provide a group math tutoring session once a week, for no charge. The … Read more
First time parents often fall prey to the advertising world’s “New Parent’s MUST HAVE” line. When you’re on a budget, this might make you frustrated, worried, and potentially scared that you won’t have everything your baby needs. I want you to put the Target ad down and back slowly away. A little further. There you … Read more
It’s hard to eat right on a budget! That’s because many of us become overwhelmed at how to start. Most of the time, we end up buying food that just sits in our fridge and goes bad because we’re unsure of what to do with it! Luckily, there’s an easy way to save money. There … Read more
Even a beginner can take these steps and use them to create a small container that can produce plants much longer than an uncovered crop could. Starting with a mini greenhouse is a great way to learn more about green house gardening. Mini green houses can be made with little cost out of recycled materials. … Read more