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Free Paper at Staples, Discounted Quizno's Subs and Other Great Deals

Submitted by Steve on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 11:12

Sometimes we come across a great, limited time deal that we simply have to share.

Smart Phones, Dumb Expenses

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 10:15

Question: Our cell phone contract costs $120 per month for a voice, text and data plan. We are thinking about switching to another service. We need a cell phone in case of emergencies; we have a 3 1/2-year-old daughter. We also have a land line. We live paycheck-to-paycheck and are sick of it.

Answer: Wow — $1,440 per year for cell-phone service sure can put a crimp in a budget. You're smart to be looking for a different plan.

Coupon Facts / Trivia Question / Request

Submitted by Steve on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 12:26

We're working on the coupon chapter of our next book and need your input. But first, we've got a little trivia for you

Do you know how many coupons are distributed in a year?

Try about 361 billion.

Grocery / Cooking Tips for Singles and Empty Nesters

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 07:43

We're working on two new books!

The first one has a working title of "ACF 2 - Groceries"

It is going to be one of the most comprehensive manuals on how to maximize your savings in the grocery arena that has ever been written.

Freezing limits

Submitted by Steve on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 09:13

Question: I took your advice and bought a couple of sale turkeys before Thanksgiving. How long can a frozen turkey be stored without going bad?

Now is the time to get a great deal on vitamins and supplements

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 08:11

Ben Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

We believe that 100% especially when it comes to our health. We eat healthy food, get exercise, drink a lot of water, wash our hands often and take vitamins and herbs to maintain our health and fight off any sickness that might come our way.

Managing after retirement

Submitted by Steve on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 08:31

Question: After 32 years of teaching, I am retiring at the end of this school year. We’ve been married for 23 years and have three boys. Our oldest son is a college sophomore, and our twins are 12. I’m looking for ways to make extra money after I retire. I could substitute teach but I’m ready to do something different. I live in a rural area of Arizona. I want to stay close to home to be here for my younger kids. What do you suggest?

Creating storage space for groceries

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 07:15

Question: How can I shop only once a month if I don’t have the storage space? I would like to be able to do this, but only have one refrigerator/freezer.

 Answer: It’s time to get creative and “invent” storage space.

 Some ideas include:

Budgeting and saving on limited income

Submitted by Steve on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 09:08

Question: I'm a single mom with two sons, 10 and 12. My job pays $15 per hour and I receive child support, but can't seem to get ahead. I rent an apartment, have a car payment and I don't think I'll ever be able to start saving money to buy a home. I'd love to go back to school so I can get a better job, but I don't think I can do it.

Six Ways to Get College Scholarships

Submitted by Steve on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 09:35

Question: In your article about paying for college, you said you helped your kids research and apply for scholarships. Can you give me some advice about doing this?

Answer: It’s great to see a high school senior so motivated. You can do lots of things: