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5 Best Ways to Save on Baby Supplies 24 Jul 2012 | 09:32 am
No matter if you are planning for the arrival of your first child or you are already a parent, there is one thing you are most likely aware of: Raising a baby can be very expensive. As you begin to ma...
5 Ways to Save on College Textbooks 3 Mar 2012 | 10:14 pm
The average four-year public university charges around $8,000 per year for in-state students in tuition and fees, and that’s after you factor in financial aid. But if you’re considering a private scho...
Be Your Own Consumer Advocate 20 Jul 2011 | 03:39 am
I’ve never been a fan of getting things you don’t deserve, whether by deception or stealing. But when I purchase a product and it doesn’t live up to my standards, I make it a point to let the company ...
Save Money on Formula 29 Apr 2011 | 01:00 am
Our little puddin' Hello, faithful readers! I’ve been on hiatus, and for good reason: Our little miracle baby arrived five weeks early, on Groundhog Day! Baby Saver didn’t want to wait and impat...
Balancing Frugality and Fun 22 Jan 2011 | 06:45 am
When you’re trying to live frugally, it’s hard to get any pleasure out of spending money, since the action goes completely against the grain of your lifestyle. Trust me, I know this from firsthand exp...
Justifying Major Purchases 12 Jan 2011 | 04:04 am
Idlir Fida/Wikimedia Commons Friends and family tend to think of me as the scrimper, the saver, the one who will make something last until it’s completely outlived its usefulness. For instance, when ...
IRS Delays Filing Start Date for 50 Million, But Extends Filing Deadline 7 Jan 2011 | 04:00 am
If you’re like me, you’re one of those people who can’t wait to get your W-2s and 1099s in the mail in January. We’ve always gotten a bit of a refund (yes, I know, it’s money that could be better spen...
Planning for Retirement Requires Sacrifice 3 Jan 2011 | 01:39 pm
Photo from Wikimedia Commons It’s never too early to plan for your retirement, and sometimes that planning involves sacrifice. Sure, you can spend your money now and enjoy it, but is it really worth ...
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to All 25 Dec 2010 | 05:00 am
I just wanted to apologize for being MIA lately — I realize I haven’t posted in two weeks, which is probably a record for Rainy-Day Saver. We had a death in the family, and my work schedule this time ...
America’s “Throw-away Society” — What a Waste 9 Dec 2010 | 05:35 am
My car looks like this, but without the RAM air vents and the tinted windows. I get as much use out of things as I can. I cut Brillo pads in half, mend holes my socks and salvage rolls of paper towel...
