Top Health Insurance Companies for Open Enrollment

Top Health Insurance Companies

Sifting through the right health insurance companies to find the right one for you and your family can be an overwhelming task. A variety of factors will determine the ability of a healthcare company to meet the needs of you and your family. The task at hand may seem enormous, but I will explain the different factors that will go into choosing a healthcare company successfully. Once you know a little bit more about the different elements to consider, …

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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter – Free Winterizing Checklist

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

Do you want to prepare your car for winter so you can get where you want to go safely? Do you live in a part of the country with the potential for severe winter weather? We’ll share some of the best and least expensive ideas for what to keep in your car and how to get your car ready for winter. That way you can go over the hills and through the woods, to whomever’s house you go. If …

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Scratch Marks on Plates? 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Knife Marks

5 ways to get scratch marks off of dishes.

Do you want to get rid of knife marks on plates? If you’re prepping for a party, the holidays or just want your stoneware or dishes to look cleaner and less worn, we’ve got 5 easy solutions for you. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates?2 Five Ways to Get Metallic Knife Marks Off of Plates3 Wash Your Plates When Done4 Video Tests5 Conclusion Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates? Do you have …

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Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget! 4 Tips to Save Time and Money.

Hosting my first Thanksgiving Dinner - what should I do?

Here’s a free email newsletter subscriber question about hosting her first Thanksgiving. I will be cooking my first Thanksgiving Dinner for my Family and I am overwhelmed! Help! We’ve been married for 4 years and this will be the first time I’m hosting Thanksgiving. We’ve got relatives coming from out of town. I’m panicking over the cost! Panicked for Thanksgiving – Email Subscriber Don’t Fret over Your First Thanksgiving Dinner! Hosting and cooking for your first Thanksgiving and you …

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How to Pay for College With No Money and Without a Trust Fund

College Graduate - How to Pay for College with no Money

A Reader asks How to Pay for College With No Money and without a Trust Fund. Question: My daughter is a senior in high school and is preparing to head off to college. We have no money saved for her college expenses and feel like loans are the only option we have. What should we do? MoneySmartFamily: You have more options than you realize. Keep reading to learn about several of the easier ones. 1. Get Government Grants Fill …

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Medical Cost Sharing? The Complete Guide to Health Share Plans to Save Money

Mom holding a baby's hand - medical cost sharing.

Many people have asked what the difference is between Health Share Plans and traditional Health Insurance.  We’ll answer many questions about the medical cost-sharing industry in this article. Things like: What’s the Difference Between Medical Cost Sharing and Traditional Insurance? How Long Has Medical Cost Sharing been around? What types of things do cost-sharing programs cover and not cover? How much can you save with Medical Cost Sharing programs? Who are the biggest players in Medical Cost Sharing? See …

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The Ultimate Guide to 28 Most Popular Online Outlet Stores

28 of the best online outlet stores to save money

In today’s inflation-driven economy, finding the best online outlet stores is essential for consumers looking to save money without sacrificing quality. What sets these outlets apart is not just their remarkable deals but also their commitment to customer satisfaction.  Many of these stores boast return policies that are a breath of fresh air compared to traditional wholesalers or liquidators.  It’s reassuring to know that when you shop at these outlets, you’re not merely taking a chance; you’re buying with …

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Saving on Back-to-School Supplies — 5 Black Belt Tactics

Back to School Supplies - 5 Ways to Save Big Money.

The late summer months are the best time to stock up and save money on Back to School Supplies. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, this can be one of the most expensive times of the year for families with young children. Why? The reason is that back-to-school costs can really take a toll on your family’s household budget. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers expect that consumers will shell out more than $80.7 billion during this back-to-school shopping …

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The Secret Fix: How to Rehydrate Droopy Limp Carrots

How to rehydrate droopy limp carrots and other veggies

Have you ever purchased carrots that are rubbery, limp and droopy? Have carrots that you store in your refrigerator lost their crispness and crunchiness? Don’t despair, your produce is not ready for the trash can or compost pile. You can rehydrate limp carrots and return them to their crisp and crunchy original condition. Watch the video at the bottom of this page as Steve demonstrates how easy it is to fix limp carrots. Why Do Carrots Get Rubbery and …

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Organic Food on a Budget: 12 Secrets to Save Money and Eat Healthily

How to buy organic food on a budget

We are always asked about how to save money on organics every time we do a grocery seminar or take phone calls during a radio interview on grocery savings. Why Does Organic Food Usually Cost More? Organic food products, on average, cost 50 percent more than standard foods. But you could end up spending 100 percent more, especially on dairy products and meat. According to Fox News there are several reasons Organic foods cost more: Organic Food Sales are …

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