The Dollar Stretcher - Living Better for Less
WEBAre there really secrets to attracting and saving money? Here are some money-attraction facts that you might not know. Since 1996, The Dollar Stretcher has provided personal finance education and frugal living ideas to help millions of people stretch dollars and live better for less money.
This Week’s Readers’ Tips - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBOne egg yolk combined with a teaspoon of mayonnaise makes the best facial to remove oil. I know it sounds funny, but it makes your skin feel so soft and look so refreshed. Just rub it on, wait thirty minutes, and then remove it with warm water. KI. Related: 10 Ways To Save on Natural Skincare.
Live Better For Less - The Dollar Stretcher
WEB6 Times Frugality Can Cost You Money. T here are times in life when frugality will cost you more, even if that’s the opposite of what you intend. Here are six times frugality can backfire. Our frugal living articles help you trim every category in your budget and live better for less. Start now paying less for needs so you have more for wants.
Get Better With Money - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBGet Your Personal Finances In Order One Day at a Time. Stop looking for financial quick fixes. If you really want to improve your finances, read on to find out the importance of building daily habits that can help you get your finances in order one day at a time.
12 Ways To Cut Spending to the Bone - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBNo matter why, right now, you need to watch every single dollar you spend. Here are 12 ways that you can cut spending to the bone. 1. Examine utility bills like a detective. That includes electric, water, trash, and phone. Look for clues.
Paying Down Credit Card Debt Faster - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBIf you sent a second payment in the middle of the month, you’d save 15 days’ interest on the amount sent in early. Suppose your interest rate was 14% and you made a $50 payment. If your annual rate is 14%, the rate for fifteen days is .57%. (.14/365 days x 15 days = .0057) You would save $.28 in interest (.0057 x $50).
Using Coupons at The Dollar Tree - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBUsing coupons at The Dollar Tree is super easy and can bring you loads of free items. Recently, on a trip, I got the two boxes of Curad® 10-count bandages, two Rimmel Quad eye shadows, three Lady Speed Stick® deodorants, two cans of Bumble Bee® tuna, and two boxes of Luigi’s® Real Italian Ice four-ounce cups.
How To Declutter Your Finances To Take Charge of Your Money
WEBThink of your spending in the same light. Create spending and saving bucket categories to track your cash flow. Break things down into buckets like housing, medical, food, transportation, travel and leisure. Have a cap limit for spending at which you will consider your bucket to be full.
5 Financial Resolutions Everyone Should Make - The Dollar …
WEB1. Resolve to stay on top of your budget this year. Getting behind on tracking your spending and managing your budget is easy — and common. Unfortunately, it isn’t until you get your budget caught up that you realize you’ve overspent on one or several budget categories.
Tips for Fighting Frugal Fatigue - The Dollar Stretcher
WEBThe best way to fight frugal fatigue is to make frugality a way of life rather than a burden and to make a game out of it. Okay, that’s really two, but they work together. If you consider being frugal somehow demeaning, unpleasant or oppressive, then it …