federal trade commission page on free annual credit reports

Even though the law requires it, there are some unscrupulous companies out there that mislead you into thinking you need to know your credit SCORE, which certainly has it’s place, but it’s not necessary when you’re just doing an annual checkup on your credit report to check for accuracy. They will also try to sell [...]

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A few months back I took advantage of the Groupon deal for The Virginian-Pilot. (see the listing here) After a bit of soul searching, I realized that I truly do not need a 4th set of coupons each week. I already get 2 papers and my neighbor gives me theirs. (Plus, I’ve been making a [...]

gift card discounts

While shopping at Farm fresh the other day, I got a Catalina when I checked out with a great deal on it. When you buy $100 or more participating gift cards in a single transaction you get another Catalina for $20 off  for your next trip. The offer is valid from November 20, 2011 until [...]

Here are a couple of tips to save money this Thanksgiving. When you’re chopping celery for your stuffing, save the celery stems and leaves, and use them when making stock with your turkey carcass. They have all the same flavor and are going to be strained out anyway. Also, when you are peeling onions for [...]

I admit it, I’m a sucker for short-cuts. I, even as frugal as I am, frequently buy boneless, skinless chicken breasts… but only on sale, usually under $1.80 lb. A couple months back one of the local stores had whole fryers on sale for 59¢ a pound (gone are the days of those 39¢ birds, [...]