by Jackie Beck

For many people, transportation is a huge expense — taking a big chunk of the budget. But there are ways to save money on transportation. Sometimes even big money. Here are 11 ways to do so. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

It doesn’t have to cost the big bucks to get into shape and maintain a beauty routine. In fact, there are many things you can do for little or even no cost at all.

Check out these health & beauty tips for ways to save money on everything from exercising to prescriptions. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Do you drive a car? If so, you should know something about it beyond how to gas it up and point it in the right direction. That’s because cars are mechanical things, and all mechanical things break down. With the cost of labor in the $90 and up range, learning about your car can save you money. Here’s how. (And why.)
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by Jackie Beck

“That’ll be $900 + tax, including parts and labor.” That’s the quote my son got a while back to have the water pump, serpentine belt, and thermostat replaced on his pickup.

Ouch, right?

But we did it ourselves for about $300 instead — the cost of parts, coolant, and a tow home. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

What do you think, is it easier to spend less or to save more? While those are really just two sides of the same coin, one may actually be easier to do than the other. It’s a matter of focus. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Yup, that’s right, I did a little bit of “rescuing” some furniture from the trash this weekend. My husband and I were taking a walk Saturday night and I glanced down the alley as we passed and saw what looked like the leg of a coffee table sticking out of a pile of trash. Read the rest of this entry »