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Welcome to ConsumerSavvyTips.org! Whether you just want to know where to find the best deals... or you're looking for information on how to avoid scams and keep your personal information safe... or you want to find the best credit card for you, you've come to the right place. We've got it all.

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Jessica Hunter and people say I'm a real "deal guru," so I'll be sharing all of my savings secrets with you. If you want to find a deal, I know where to find it. If you want to know if a savings coupon exists, I know where to look. I'm literally your one-stop, go-to person for all of your savings advice.

You'll also meet Max Anderson here. He's really into keeping you guys updated on safe shopping practices and wants to make sure you don't get taken advantage of -- on or off the web.

Lydia Johnson rounds out the team with her success and motivational tips. She wants to make sure all of our friends enjoy as much success as possible and she's determined to motivate you to get you there.

So take a look around and share your thoughts and ideas with us. We're glad you came.

In the past, the supermarket offered exactly two kinds of tea: black and herbal. Then different flavors of black tea to joined the fun. Then the herbal teas expanded, too, and before you knew it, your local supermarket tea selection looked like an Indian bazaar. So what's the deal with all these different kinds of teas -- and do they really do what they promise?

Continue reading "What Do All These Kinds of Tea Mean?" »

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As a savvy consumer, you hear about the latest trends, and that means LED Christmas lights. Or at least, anytime after Thanksgiving the talk of the town will be about these Christmas lights. Although LED lights have been around for years, only in the recent past they've become a huge deal. So what's the difference between traditional outdoor lights and outdoor LED Christmas lights? And are they really worth the fuss?

Continue reading "LED Christmas Lights: What's the Fuss?" »

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Concerned about the quality of your families' drinking water? Consider purchasing a water filter. Before you buy, follow these tips to be sure you're buying the right filter for your family.

Continue reading "Choosing the Right Water Filter for Your Home" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

If the sewing bug has bitten you, the first thing to do is buy the right sewing machine. The world of sewing machines has changed since the days of your grandma. Today, there are basic manual machines, computerized sewing machines, and embroidery sewing machines.

Before you jump in and buy the first machine you lay eyes on, learn the in's and out's of what is available to fit your budget, your skill level, and your sewing needs. Here's how.

Continue reading "Follow these Tips and Get Sewing Machine Savvy" »

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Why shop at a yard sale? Let's face it. Prices aren't getting any cheaper. The cost of living is going up, up, up and salaries seem to be going down, down, down. If you're in this situation and have a growing family, you need to be shopping yard sales. Follow these yard sale tips to make them no pain and all gain.

Continue reading "6 Tips that will Make You an Expert Yard Sale Shopper" »

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You're in the market for a new family dog. Everybody is excited about the new addition to the family. But before you snatch up just any old dog, be sure you make the right choice by following these tips.

Continue reading "3 Tips for Choosing a Great Family Dog" »

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Cutting your living expenses is important -- not just during tough economic times but at all times. Whether you need to cut costs due to job loss or to save for that future retirement, you'll find these tips will help you save big.

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Of course you know what hand sanitizer is in this day and age. A few years ago almost no one used the stuff, but now sanitizer hand gel is everywhere you look. And with good reason: with the outbreak of H1N1, people are more concerned than ever with protecting themselves from seasonal viruses.

Continue reading "The Truth About Hand Sanitizer" »

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Do you love your cell phone? Come on...admit it. Many people do and wonder how they ever functioned without it. While you may love your cell phone, I bet you don't love your monthly bill. If this is the case, follow these tips to help save money and cut your phone costs.

Continue reading "Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill" »

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It's tempting to try and save money when it comes to buying dog food. But resist that temptation. Feeding your dog poor quality food can make him sicker than ... well a dog. Show your dog how much you love him by feeding him the best dog food and avoid the ingredients listed below.

Continue reading "Don't Risk your Dog's Health... Feed Him the Very Best Dog Food" »

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