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Dining Out on a Budget

By Pennysaver Plus on March 10, 2017 Food and Dining

As you might already know, eating at home rather than eating out can be a good way to save money. If you’re on a tight budget, one of the first things that you might have eliminated were trips to dine out. However, just because you want to keep your finances on track does not mean that you don’t deserve to treat yourself every once in a while. Luckily, it is possible to dine out without spending a fortune. These are a few helpful tips that can help you do so. Buy Gift Cards Did you know that there are websites…

Top 10 End of Winter Car Maintenance Tips

By Pennysaver Plus on March 9, 2017 Wheels and Water

Winter can take its toll on your car. Salt, slush, and freezing cold temperatures can cause wear and tear to your tires, paint, undercarriage, battery, and more. So, as spring is here, you should give your car a good once-over for the road trips ahead. If you’re not sure what to check or what to do to shake off the wintertime blues, here are some helpful tips to get your car right as rain and ready to tackle the freshly thawed open road. 1. Give It a Good Scrubbing Inside and Out It may not be fun, especially if there’s…

7 Tips for Organizing a Garage Sale

By Pennysaver Plus on March 7, 2017 Pennysaver News

Spring is right around the corner and it’s a great time to have a garage sale because the weather is beautiful. Not to mention, many people like to do some Spring Cleaning which lends itself to clearing out items you no longer need or want. A garage sale is an excellent way to purge some of your things and end up with some extra cash in your pocketbook. A successful garage sale will take more than just putting a price sticker on each of your items and setting them out in your driveway. Planning and organization should be on the…

Dressing On A Dime

By Pennysaver Plus on March 3, 2017 Frugal Friday

Who says that you have to spend a fortune to dress nicely? Use the same kind of strategies for clothes as you do for groceries. Wait until things go on sale and use any available store specials and coupons. These are some great suggestions for filling your family’s wardrobes frugally: In And Out of Season: The best time to buy winter clothes is during the spring, and vice versa. Some department stores slash their out-of-season items 50% or more during the current season. Buy clothing and accessories when they are on sale and store them for the coming year. Don’t…

9 Best Home Improvements to Increase Home Value

By Pennysaver Plus on March 3, 2017 Home

Whether you’re planning to sell your home in the near future or you’re ready to make renovations, it’s a good idea to focus on improvements that will pay off on resale. Some upgrades and remodeling projects offer a better return on investment than others, such as improvements to the kitchen and bathroom compared to replacing bedroom flooring. Want to increase your home’s value without over improving or wasting your renovation budget? Here are some of the best home renovations for resale value. #1. Fiberglass Attic Insulation According to Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs Value Report, there is one home improvement…

How to Declutter and Put Cash in Your Pocket

By Pennysaver Plus on March 1, 2017 Home

Do you feel like you are surrounded by a bunch of junk and instead wish you had money for a vacation? In order to complete both goals, you can take the excess stuff in your apartment or home to make extra money throughout the year. Although it will take a bit of organisation and patience, you will soon find that the best way to save money is to sell things you already have as well as reusing your old junk in key ways to save money. While some items may seem complicated to sell, other bulkier items are surprisingly easy…

Discover this Hidden Pita House in East Setauket, NY

By Pennysaver Plus on February 28, 2017 Sponsored

It’s not easy to find this tucked away location for Setauket Pita House in the Heritage Square office park, unseen from Route 25A and tucked behind the Wild by Nature in East Setauket. However, it has become a North Shore destination for Turkish-Mediterranean Cuisine. Pita House is enjoying their 10th year in Setauket. Their popularity has been achieved by serving only the freshest and highest quality ingredients with a taste that is all there own. If you haven’t dined here, your in for a treat. The healthy and delicious food plus great service will you make you a fan. Expect…

Live Frugal Without Being a Miser

By Pennysaver Plus on February 24, 2017 Frugal Friday

FRUGAL: you see the value in a dollar and look for ways to maximize it whenever possible. Save on Your Commute If you live in an area with a good public transportation system, it may not be worthwhile to buy a car. The same may be true if you work at home or otherwise live within walking distance of places such as the grocery store of the doctor’s office. Therefore, it may make more sense to use a rideshare service or simply borrow a friend’s car for the afternoon if you need to make a trip out of town. It…

Commonly Overlooked Tips for Buying a Used Car

By Pennysaver Plus on February 23, 2017 Wheels and Water

Buying a used car can definitely be intimidating with many facets to navigate, from the bonus claims and hidden mechanical issues to price gouging, warranty programs, and deceit. Want to walk away from a used car purchase with a solid car at a fair price? Here are important and overlooked tips for buying your next used car. #1. Take a real test drive Many people only test drive a car for about five miles and stick with surface streets. This is a mistake. The car will only reach peak operating temperature after 10-15 miles so you need to see how…

When is the best time to list your home

By Pennysaver Plus on February 21, 2017 Home

If you want to learn how to sell your home quickly and at the best possible price, you have come to the right place. Putting your home on the market at the wrong time can reduce the amount of money that you will get for it, but doing so can also force you to wait even longer to get the sale. Choosing the right month to list your home, though, can help you sell it 15 percent faster than if you had made the wrong choice. If you live in the United States, the last week of March is your…

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