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Preparing Your Car to Sell

By Pennysaver Plus on May 11, 2017 Wheels and Water

When you are ready to sell or trade in your car, your main goal is to get the most you can for it. There are four areas you need to consider: how it looks inside and outside, how it works, and its service history. At this point there’s nothing much you can do about the service history that you haven’t already done. Hopefully you’ve been conscientious about having it serviced regularly, and keeping your receipts. If not, don’t worry. Just dig out what you have, and make a vow to be more careful with your new one. Showing prospective buyers…

How to Close a Fireplace for the Season

By Pennysaver Plus on May 10, 2017 Home

After an intensely irritating and lengthy winter, we are all enthusiastic that spring is finally here. With the fading memory of cold winter days, we are less likely to need the warmth of a fire in our homes. As a matter of fact, most of us are already planning for more outdoorsy activities. As the fireplace season starts to wind down, we need to prepare our fireplaces for the coming seasons. Furthermore, spring is the best time for chimney maintenance. Aside from helping to keep your family safe, proper maintenance will undoubtedly save you time and money. Unfortunately, not every…

Common Myths About Frozen foods

By Pennysaver Plus on May 9, 2017 Food and Dining

If you’re like a lot of people, you might use your freezer regularly. However, many people don’t fully understand everything about frozen foods. These are a few common myths. Frozen Produce Isn’t Nutritious It is true that frozen fruits and vegetables can lose some of their nutrients in the freezing process. However, even though they might not be as nutritious as freshly-picked fruits and vegetables from your garden, they can actually be more nutritious than fresh produce from the grocery store. This is because out-of-season produce is generally picked before it’s fully ripe so that it can withstand a long…

Show You Care this Mother’s day

By Pennysaver Plus on May 8, 2017 Pennysaver News

Celebrating mom is something that you should do every day, but when Mother’s Day comes around, it’s time to really pull out all the stops. Even if you can’t afford to spend much money on a gift, there are plenty of other creative and meaningful ways for you to show mom just how special she is. Here are just a few of the ways you can show mom how much she means to you this Mother’s Day. 1. Make Her “Pampering Coupons” These can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. No matter how much your mom loves you,…

Top 6 Tips to Make Your Next Party a Hit

By Pennysaver Plus on May 4, 2017 Pennysaver News

Planning any event can take a lot of your time, cost a lot, and just plain be a hassle. Food, drinks and entertainment are just some of the concerns involved in planning a party. Whether you’re throwing a birthday party for your child or just having a casual dinner party with friends, there are a few key steps you can follow that will help to make planning easier and make sure things go smoothly. Here are 6 tips you can follow help make your next party a hit. 1. Pick a Theme Centering your event around a focused theme is…

Choosing Low Maintenance Plants

By Pennysaver Plus on May 2, 2017 Home

If you’re like most people who have a bit of property, you’d love to have a garden, but you might not want to engage in back-breaking toil to have one. You probably dream of tossing a handful of seeds onto the ground, watering them a little, then watching them grow into healthy plants with gorgeous flowers with not much care. Some plants are actually almost that easy. They do not particularly care about the type of soil, don’t need a lot of water or fertilizing, and do well in sun or shade. Here are some beautiful plants that are low…

10 Way to Save Money on Kids Clothes

By Pennysaver Plus on April 28, 2017 Frugal Friday

Kids can be expensive. The average family spends more than $1,700 on clothes every year — a figure that only goes up if you have more than two kids or you have children who play sports. For the typical family, back-to-school spending alone tops $650! Being frugal while shopping for clothes doesn’t mean your kids need to wear generic, poorly-fitted, or out-of-style clothes; you can keep your kids in name-brand shoes and clothes without breaking the bank. Here are some easy frugal habits that can improve your personal finances year-round. #1. Set up a kids clothing swap Swapping outgrown clothes…

Make Staycations More Unique

By Pennysaver Plus on April 27, 2017 Pennysaver News

When most people think of summer, the first thing to come to mind is usually a vacation somewhere. Taking one of these trips can be rather expensive, especially as those trips add up over time. There is not any need to take a trip somewhere every summer, though. Staycations, therefore, are becoming more popular. Going somewhere close to home or even just staying at home are great ways to have fun while saving some money. Just like any vacation, though, this one needs to be planned out ahead of time to promote creating memories as much as possible during the…

Spring Clean Your Diet

By Pennysaver Plus on April 25, 2017 Health & Wellness

It’s easy to gain a few pounds over the holiday season. You’re seeing family and taking a break from your usual routine, which can make it harder to stick to healthy eating or exercising regularly. And of course, during the winter months everyone is baking yummy desserts, so you’re probably going to be loading up on sweets. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying yourself over the holidays, but by the time spring rolls around, it’s a good idea to do some spring cleaning – not for your home, although you can do that, too, but for your eating habits. After all,…

Saving For College

By Pennysaver Plus on April 24, 2017 Family

Today’s college degree is yesterday’s high school diploma. Every parent dreams of sending their kids off to college someday. However, college can be expensive, and it may be cost-prohibitive for your kids if you are unable to contribute a healthy sum of money toward their education. College savings requires an effective plan as well as regular effort through periodic contributions. Whether you are just getting started with your college savings effort or you are wondering if you are doing enough in this area, you can easily follow these steps to create an ideal plan or to improve your existing plan.

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