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How to Make Laundry Detergent for 4 cents per Load

Laundry detergent is an expensive chemical-laden commodity. It is toxic and residue stays on our towels, sheets, and clothes. Eventually the clothes become gray. I always thought that was from poor water but many times detergent residue is the culprit. Besides, my budget needed some relief. Bottled liquid detergent often costs more than 30 cents [...]

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Save Money on Your Monthly Water Bill»

By Stephen Clayton
According to the American Water Works Association, almost 15 percent of all the water used in a typical household is wasted through plumbing leaks, leaky faucets and wasted water. Finding and fixing those problems will save you money on your water and energy bills. Keep reading for 6 great tips that will help [...]


Three Easy Ways to Save Money on Power Bills»

By Julius Roberts
Power consumption is a no-brainer as far as I am concerned when it comes to saving money. It only takes a few simple habit changes and a couple of upgrades to keep money in your bank account. Maybe you would like to take the family on vacation but don’t have the money. Or [...]


How Much Money Can You Save With New Energy Saving Products?»

By Chriss Tyrrell
It has grown to be common knowledge today that energy costs are on the rise and and future prospects do look bleak. In deed, the plans that politicians are laying out on the table recently all have one thing in common and that is that they will be financed through increased costs to [...]


Money Savings Tips - If the Price is Not Right, It’s Negotiable»

By David Haslett
In today’s economy, consumers are scrambling for ways to save money wherever they can, often, buying only the necessities. Consequently, businesses are suffering from a reduction in revenue, especially those that rely on discretionary spending by consumers.
However, consumers don’t have to stop spending to save money. More than ever before, small businesses are [...]


How to Stay Organized With Printable Grocery Coupons»

By Ryan Monoski
I can remember every Monday morning when I was a young boy; my mom would sit down and take an hour to cut out the Sunday paper coupons. She would then put them in her coupon box in certain categories such as cereals and soups. Then on Thursdays, we would go and get [...]


12 Tips For Saving Money on Your Grocery Bill»

By Lu Young
1. STICK TO YOUR SHOPPING LIST! When shopping, never ever buy on impulse. Never buy items in the checkout aisle. They are placed there to tempt you and can really add up.
2. ALWAYS buy milk (and juices) in larger containers (gallon or ½ gallon). They will always cost less than the quarts and pints. [...]


Making Sure Windfalls Do Not Ruin Your Budget»

By John Steely
If someone was to come to you and say, “Something financially unexpected just happened to me, and I don’t know how to handle it,” you would immediately start to worry about emergency funds and crisis management and all that stuff. But what if the unexpected was a good thing? What if your friend [...]


Stockpiling - An Easy Way to Save Money»

By C Seaton
Here’s a simple money saving tip that anyone can use. Go around your home and make a list of anything that you buy that is non-perishable. Your list could include things like bleach, kitchen cleaner, surface cleaner, soap, toothpaste, toilet rolls, etc, etc. Once you have your list written out, work out how [...]