http://www.frugalhero.com Fighting To Save You Money Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:46:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are a few Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas for the senior citizen on your list. These would also work for birthday or anytime presents. stationery stamps beauty salon gift certificate bedsocks hand lotions and creams scarf special soaps birdfeeder reach extender music CD book on CD or tape word search puzzle books help with difficult household tasks non-skid socks jumbo-faced playing cards sweet breads ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/12/25-frugal-gift-ideas-for-the-elderly/ The average family of 4 spends $2500 per year on clothing.   Use the following tips on making your clothes last longer and you could save $1000/year or more -- Wear your clothing several times before washing.  Washing breaks down the fibers and wears out clothing.  Take work clothes/school clothes off immediately ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/07/12-ways-to-make-your-clothes-last-longer/ Salvage or Discount Grocery Stores can save you a lot of money on your food bill. Hundreds of these stores are scattered across the U.S. Now there is an online directory available listing these stores state by state. These stores sell groceries that may be slightly dented, discontinued ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/07/save-big-on-food-at-salvage-and-discount-grocery-stores/ Wondering which businesses offer free stuff for your birthday?  Many businesses give away free food or other items on your birthday or email you a coupon which may be good for up to a month around your birthday.  So sign up early and celebrate all month long!  Here is a ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/06/where-can-i-get-free-stuff-on-my-birthday/ Air conditioning costs are the biggest part of the average household's electricity bill.   In warmer regions, AC can amount to 60 - 70% of the electric cost.   If you want to reduce your energy bills look into your cooling costs first.  Here are some top tips: If you don't have a ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/05/cut-cooling-costs-now-top-10-tips/ Craigslist is a huge online classified service available for all major cities in the US and many foreign countries as well.  Most ads are free.  Go to Craigslist.org and click on your city/state/country on the right hand side.   To list your unwanted items, click on "post to classified" in the ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/05/sell-your-junk-on-craigslist-for-quick-cash/ Here are a few frugal tips on finding cheap airfare: Try to fly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays.  The lowest fares are usually on these days. Late night or early morning flights tend to be cheaper. Flights with one or more stopovers are usually less expensive than direct flights. Check fares on each airline's ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/05/10-tips-on-getting-cheap-airline-tickets/ With drug prices going up and incomes going down, many people are having a hard time affording their prescriptions these days.   Consumer Reports recently released a report stating nearly 1/3 of Americans are having trouble paying for their prescriptions and have taken dangerous steps as a result.  According to the ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/04/10-ways-to-save-on-prescription-drugs/ During these tough economic times many people are wondering what they can do to earn extra money. Here are a few ideas: Sell Unwanted Items on Craigslist.  De-clutter your house and make money at the same time. Craigslist.com is a free online classified website. In larger cities Craigslist ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/03/10-ways-to-make-extra-cash-in-hard-times/ Used cars prices fluctuate greatly.  Here are a few tips to make the most of these fluctuations: 1.  Used cars are generally less expensive in the fall or at the end of the year. This is driven by several factors: October is a traditional new car-buying month that produces more used cars. ... http://www.frugalhero.com/2009/03/time-used-car-purchases-to-save-big/