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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.

Deciding when to retire and cash in on your social security benefits is complicated and can make a big difference in the benefits your receive. As you think about retirement, here are some important questions for you to consider to make your retirement go as smoothly and as enjoyably as possible.

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Once upon a time, job seekers wrote one resume and used it for every job they applied. This is the old way of thinking and it won't help you get the job. Now, thanks to technology, it's possible to tailor your resume for every job you apply. By tailoring your resume for every job, you increase your odds of getting the job and not only getting the job, but also getting the job you really want.

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What's that -- you've never heard of an ice cream ball? That's okay, because it's a fairly new product that's awfully popular with campers, travelers, and those with small children. The basic concept involves putting ingredients in a central tube and playing with the ball for a while until ice cream forms.

So with all this fuss about homemade ice cream ball fun, does it really work -- and is it worth the investment?

Continue reading "Can an Ice Cream Ball Produce Results?" »

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Looking for a natural and safe alternative for laundry detergent, but don't want to make your own? Try nuts! Soapnuts that is. You'll be amazed at what this little nut can do and how much money it can save you.

Continue reading "Soapnuts -- the Safe and Economical Alternative to Laundry Detergent" »

Posted by Lydia at 10:39 AM | Permalink

Have you heard? Your next airline ticket could be for standing room only. That is if Michael O'Leary has his way. Mr. O'Leary is coming up with all sorts of clever ideas to offer cheaper air travel. You might like this one -- you might not.

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Are your kid's bored? Do you need fun activities to keep them entertained? If you have kids you probably do. After all, it's that time of year -- school's still out for some and they aren't ready to go back but they're bored. If you find yourself in this predicament, use these ideas for some family fun that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

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Before you commit to charitable giving, you need to know exactly what you're getting into. As I outlined in Part I of this article, the charity industry (and an industry it is) is riddled with immorality and outright fraud. So how do you sort the worthy charities from the illicit chaff?

Continue reading "Be Cautious With Your Charitable Giving Part II" »

Posted by Lydia at 10:28 AM | Permalink

Charitable giving is a basic part of the American creed. It's no surprise, then, that there are 700,000+ federally recognized charities in the U.S. Sadly, this makes it easy to fall victim to fake charities.

Most of us are fairly vigilant about consumer fraud, which is why when we get an email from the Treasurer of Nigeria asking us to smuggle $47,000,000 dollars into the U.S., it's easy enough to hit the delete key. But what kind of scum would bilk you out of money by pretending to be a charity?

Continue reading "Be Cautious With Your Charitable Giving Part I" »

Posted by Lydia at 10:24 AM | Permalink

When it's time to buy a new car, the worst mistake you can make is to go car shopping without first preparing. Sure, you probably know what type of car you're interested in, but how do you know when you're getting the best deal? How do you know you're not paying too much? Here are some valuable resources you can't afford to do without.

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Let's be honest from the git-go: organic kitchen cleaners aren't likely to be as effective as the harsh, chemical-based stuff you can get at the local grocery store. But then again, they don't have harsh chemicals in them either, to damage your skin or foul up the environment. That's a point in their favor.

Today, lads and lassies, we're going to take a look at two very simple cleansers you can make inexpensively from items on hand. Add a little elbow grease and your kitchen will soon be sparkling.

Continue reading "Two Inexpensive, Perfectly Organic Kitchen Cleansers" »

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