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Cheap Trick: Save Money on Shipping

Cheap Trick: Save Money on Shipping

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

My aunt recently reminded me of a great way to save money on shipping. … [Read more...]

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Home Sweet Savings: A Simple Way to Save Money

Home Sweet Savings: A Simple Way to Save Money

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

There's a simple thing you can do to save money that a lot of people forget to do. … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: An Easy Way to Save on Fresh Produce

Cheap Trick: An Easy Way to Save on Fresh Produce

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

Fresh fruits and veggies can be expensive,  but there's one cheap trick that will help you save money on fresh produce at the grocery store. … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: How To Make Soap Last Longer

Cheap Trick: How To Make Soap Last Longer

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

Ah, soap.  It cleans.  It smells good.  But depending on what you buy, it can be expensive. Instead of washing a lot of money down the drain, here are some tips to make your soap last longer. … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: Chat With Store Clerks And Managers

Cheap Trick: Chat With Store Clerks And Managers

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

Are you a "Get in and get out" kind of shopper?  Do you say as little as possible to sales clerks, cashiers, and store managers? If that sounds like you, you may be missing out on savings.  … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: Ask the Internet

Cheap Trick: Ask the Internet

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

I tried to use my paper shredder the other day.  It wouldn't work.  It was plugged in, but it wouldn't turn on.  It wouldn't feed any paper through it.  It wouldn't reverse.  I checked for paper jams.  There were none. The paper shredder was dead.  It surprised me because it had worked perfectly during a previous session a few weeks prior.   I sadly acknowledged that perhaps the motor burned out and it would be time to replace it.  A quick search on Amazon told me that I was looking at a $50 … [Read more...]

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Cheap Trick: Use Less Than Recommended

Cheap Trick: Use Less Than Recommended

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Fill the detergent to the fourth line. Serving size is two tablespoons. These are all things we've seen on product packages.  Manufacturers place instructions for use on their products and recommended serving sizes and if we follow them, chances are good that we'll end up spending more money than we should. … [Read more...]

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