Recent Articles by bargainbabe
Worst DIY Disaster$
Friday Jul 10, 2009
I love DIY. But there are limits. Here's my top 10 list of when DIY is a bad idea and more expensive than paying the professionals.
Being a Freezer Landlord – Time to Evict!
Tuesday Jun 30, 2009
Is your freezer always full of...nothing? Me too. I got tired of it and evicted the foodstuff tenants!
5 Habits of People Who Spend Foolishly
Friday Jun 5, 2009
Pinpointing good spending habits is as important as highlighting bad ones. Here are 5 habits to avoid.
A New Take On Budgeting
Friday Jun 5, 2009
After years of struggling with budgeting, I finally discovered a way to track every penny and spend within my means.
Tips to cut your gas bill
Thursday May 28, 2009
The summer driving season is here - but your gas bill doesn't have to be as painful as it was last year with these tips.
Free and cheap things to do with your kids this summer
Thursday May 28, 2009
Need ideas to entertain your kids without spending much this summer? Keep reading for plenty of suggestions.
5 Money Tips for International Travel
Wednesday May 6, 2009
Going abroad this summer? Check out my five tips for cutting costs.
5 Summer Trips under $1,000
Wednesday May 6, 2009
Even summer vacations are the target of cost cutting this year. So I came up with five week-long trips you can take for less than $1,000.
Tips to Make Money From Home
Wednesday Apr 29, 2009
Interested in earning extra cash while working from home? Here are six suggestions.
Go Green and Get Tax Breaks
Wednesday Apr 22, 2009
Going green can have a positive effect on the environment and your wallet. If you're going to be making green changes in your home, there are many tax breaks from which you can benefit. Here are some of the best ones.
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