Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time and money spent at the gas pump. One of those tips was to make sure your car’s tires are always properly inflated because underinflated tires cause the engine to work harder than necessary, which wastes…
A Reliable Method to Compare Prices of Toilet Paper
Over the years, I’ve received thousands of money-saving tips from readers — many of which I’ve shared in books, newsletters and this column. And there are plenty that I’ve not shared for a variety of reasons, but mostly because they don’t work. Some work so poorly, they actually end up costing time and money, not…
8 Things You Can Do to Survive Tough Times
Current headlines and world events serve as a grim reminder of how quickly one’s personal economy can change. If the rain of an economic downturn were to fall on you tomorrow, would you know how to find shelter from the storm? Troubles come and troubles go. Economic recovery is sure, eventually. In the meantime, knowing…
Help! I Have Issues With Your Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner
If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and gratitude, there would be thousands of hash marks next to Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner. And the word used most often to describe it? “Magical”! But now and then, a response will report problems having…
Ask Me Anything: Dip-It for Percolators, Laminate Floors, Unscented Dawn
Growing up in Boise, Idaho (shoutout to all my Gem State readers), my parents had a percolator. I can still hear that coffee pot perking away in the mornings. My mom used something called Dip-It powder to keep the thing clean. That’s a memory that sent me into research mode, prompted by today’s first reader…
The Value of Frugality: Tips for Spending Wisely
Children of the Great Depression were friends with frugality. My dad, who grew up poor, but who became a physician thanks to the G.I. Bill—he served in the infantry in Italy—used to hound us kids about leaving lights on in the house. My wife’s parents packed food for their vacations, so they rarely ate in…
Seven Simple Savers
Seven Simple things that can reduce your household costs by an easy 10% This sounds tricky. You’re careful with money. You don’t go out shopping without reason. You plan days out. Here’s how to reduce your household bills by 10% without feeling too miserly or making your life a misery. This advice isn’t specific to…
Frugal Luxuries Here’s How I Live as Luxuriously as I Can
Frugal Luxuries That Make Me Feel Rich Even Though I Live on a Budget When you’re frugal and living beneath your means, it’s easy sometimes to get frugal fatigue. You have been at this money saving lark for years on end and you could, if you’re not careful, overspend and be back to running up…
How to Budget an Irregular Income
All over the world, there are people just like us who have a different income one month to the next. The self employed, sales people, people who have on target earnings, people working on zero hours contracts, and month to month, there are good times and bad times. So, how do we budget for that?…
Are You an Early Riser?
I’ve never been a happy sleeper. As a child, I can remember that I never wanted to go to bed. I always got up early. You see, I love new. I love a start. I love fresh. Let me explain. My favourite day is always Monday. My favourite day of the year is new year’s…
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