As the author of 15 books, many on money-saving topics, I’m always trying to find ways to help my readers get the most bang for their buck, including with State Sales Tax Shopping Holidays. For example, in my book about paying for college, I suggest using state sales tax free weekends to shop and legally…
Did you know that there is such a thing as state unclaimed funds? Some people call it missing money. Let me explain how I came to be aware of funds that were rightly mine and that my state was holding onto. State Unclaimed Funds Explained In 2007 my husband and I moved to a new…
Now is a great time to focus on how you can save money as a college student. This advice also applies to parents and family members and is something you can put into practice even before you move your freshman into their dorm. Best ways to save money as a college student Is your child…
I first wrote about businesses that give a military discount when I was working on this article about how to get a Peloton membership discount. Turns out that Peloton offers money-off equipment or an app membership for the following members of the military. However, Peloton is hardly the only business that offers discounts to veterans…
I’ve outlined five things you may want to stock up on and save at after Valentine Day sales this year.
Drinking glasses are more than just vessels for drinks. When you first start shaking up cocktails at home, using whatever glasses you have on hand is convenient. But if you use just any old glass, you risk your drink not tasting or looking quite as intended. If you start using the proper types of cocktail…
It wasn’t until there was a recall on Diamond Pet Foods that I learned that other companies were making Costco brands. You see, in that recall notice that Diamond put out, it included Costco’s Kirkland Signature dog food. Who knew? Well, it turns out that Costco partners with well-known companies to make some of the…
I understand the desire to learn how to save money on organic groceries. That is, when my daughters were growing up, I only wanted to feed them the best food we could afford. It was important to be able to buy organic groceries without busting our budget. Over time, I’ve learned various ways I could…
What is haggling? Haggling is another word for bargaining, wrangling or negotiating. Whenever I think about haggling, I think about it in the context of buying something. Maybe you’ve traveled internationally, where it is a customary part of commerce to negotiate the price of something. I know that when my husband went to China, he…
With the popularity of people wanting to find Peloton hotels when they traveled, I figured it was high time to write about Peloton hotels in Australia and Asia. Also, now that Peloton is officially established in Australia, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Right now there are Peloton showrooms in two Australian cities only. They…
In many instances, returning a gift you’ve received is as common as giving them during the holidays. However, holiday returns don’t have to be a nightmare for you or the person you gave a present to. Read on for tips on how to give, return or exchange a present like a pro. Why people return…
There’s more of an incentive than ever to find ways to save on a Peloton membership. That’s why I tracked down a number of legit ways to save on your Peloton subscription fees as well as Peloton equipment or workout accessories. Let me explain. How do you get a Peloton membership discount? The first way…
When you get a Peloton bike, you’ll need shoes that have compatible cleats on the bottom.The pedals take a Look Delta cleat, which is a red triangle (thus the Delta). That is, if you want to be able to clip in while you ride, then you need Peloton cleats on your shoes. And make sure…
When I first published this article, it was a straight out review of Nuun vs Liquid IV. However, then I learned about something called water enhancers. Specifically, I learned about one called Stur. So, I’ve modified this article to include all three products. Now, why was I interested, originally, in a hydration product like Nuun…
I planned and took a trip to PSNY to celebrate my birthday last December. And I had my max four classes booked. Plus, I was on the waitlist for two more. That is a Tread class with Selena Samuela and a yoga class with Denis Morton. However, because I booked those waitlist spots under the…
Being frugal doesn’t always have to mean you’re cheap. However, there’s nothing wrong when shopping to ask for the best price. Here are 11 ideas on how to haggle, get a discount when shopping or even get something for free. What is Frugality? When our family found ourselves needing to become suddenly frugal, it was…
The first time I ever heard about teacher discounts was when my husband was early in his career. At that time we were buying our first Apple computer and learned that there were educator discounts on Macs for teachers. It’s not a huge discount, mind you, but every dollar counts, right? Anyway, since that time…