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Every year, I consider going on a ridiculous scavenger hunt of sorts: running around town and getting all the free birthday stuff I can. The problem is, I can only eat so much stuff in a single day. Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Cheesecake Factory, I’m looking at you! Since I know I’m not the…

Are you spending too much money on gas? Would getting free gas cards every now and then help? Gas prices are rising again, and that means lots of drivers are looking for ways to save money on fuel. That includes everything from switching to a more fuel-efficient car to driving around in search of the…

If you want to cut the cable and watch TV for free, you’re not alone. In fact, the U.S. cable industry lost 410,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2017 alone. People clearly want to save money on cable, including me. After paying $144 a month for cable and internet for the past two years,…

Fact of life: babies are expensive. Which means new parents can use all the free baby samples they can get. If you think about the diapers, clothes, bottles, travel gear, and all the expenses you forget to plan for, the costs start to add up. According to a 2017 USDA study, the average American household…

You don’t need 100 ways to save electricity in order to see a major difference on your next energy bill. You just need information on our 10 proven ways to save electricity at home to get started. It’s summer, the time of year for backyard grilling, lounging poolside, and…skyrocketing electric bills. That last element isn’t something most…

Fun and cheap date ideas can spice up any relationship. Remember on your first date with your partner when you were so nervous you couldn’t stop smiling? You laughed hysterically at all their bad jokes and got the butterflies when you shared your first kiss. Now you’re the no makeup, sweatpants-wearing, do-everything-together couple that enjoys…

Nowadays, savvy shoppers are saving money with apps like Ibotta. If you aren’t familiar with Ibotta, it’s a free mobile app that gives you rebates for different grocery items. You can unlock rebates through the app by completing small tasks before and after you shop, like taking a short survey or reading about a product….

Getting Starbucks on the cheap isn’t easy. Still, that doesn’t make people any less hooked on it. If you’re a Starbucks addict, then you probably wouldn’t mind knowing how to get cheap (or free) Starbucks drinks. After all, there’s a story on the news every week trying to make viewers feel guilty about how much…

Groceries are a non-negotiable expense, but they’ve gotten noticeably more expensive in recent years. According to NerdWallet, the average U.S. household now spends over $500 per month on groceries — and that’s just for food at home. In the eight years we’ve tracked prices for this guide, grocery spending has risen more than 30%, with…