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

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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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Saving on Back-to-School Clothing — 5 Frugal Fashion Tips For Kids

Back-to-School Clothes: 5Frugal Fashion Tips for Kids!

We’ve got Frugal Fashion Tips for Kids when you’re shopping for back-to-school clothes. These will help your kids to look nice, be a little trendy, and not cost a fortune. We outfitted 5 kids with wardrobes each year. We also found lots of ways for them to look fashionable while staying within our frugal spending limits. 5 Ways to Save on Fashionable Back-To-School Clothes Parents spend a lot of money on Back-to-school sales for clothing each year. According to …

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Amazing! 10 Stores That Will Price Match Amazon Today!

Stores that Price Match Amazon - Amazon Box with store logos on it.

Do you know which stores will price match Amazon near you? What better way is there to save money than to find retailers who will match or even beat one of the low price leaders? If you want your order TODAY or want it cheaper keep this list handy. We’ve researched 14 of the largest retailers who advertise price matching policies and have found those who will match Amazon’s prices and a few that won’t. Amazon’s Market Dominance Amazon …

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KOTV, Tulsa — Living Debt Free with America’s Cheapest Family

KOTV Tulsa - Steve & Annette Economides Interview

News Anchor Craig Day contacted us in the fall of 2007, wanting to come to Phoenix to do a special report on how our family saves money. Craig may be a television anchor, but he is also a dad, husband and truly gentle and inquisitive individual. We spent the whole day together and even had Craig and his cameraman, Michael Blair, stay for dinner. Afterward, they played a few rounds of “spoons” with us — when we play spoons …

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Use a Crockpot for a Year and Save $3400!

Using a Crockpot for a year could save you $3400.

Using a crockpot for a year could save you a ton of money. But even if you used it just a few days each week, it could still save you more money than you ever imagined.  We’ll show you how this works and give you some other tips too. This is the third of a 5-part Kitchen Tools series that will empower you to save thousands of dollars on your food budget. What’s at stake when it comes to …

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