Find the Best Deals and Boost Your Consumer Smarts

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.

More Money Saving Ideas to Stretch Your Budget Further

Right about now I figure everyone can use some money saving tips. After all, the economy isn't exactly all peaches and roses right now. We've got stock market troubles, soaring gas prices, a foreclosure crisis and more knocking at our back doors. Here's some frugal tips to help stretch your budget further.

Continue reading "Some Common-Sense Money Saving Tips" »

Posted by Jessica Hunter at 6:20 PM | Permalink

Home Surveillance Made Affordable for Everyone

Someone smashes your pumpkin, steals spare change out of your car, trespasses on your property -- wouldn't a home surveillance system be nice? But your not rich and famous so there's no way you can afford one. Or maybe you live in a nice neighborhood and you don't need one. If that's your line of thinking, you need to rethink that logic.

Continue reading "Home Surveillance Isn't Just for the Rich and Famous" »

Posted by Max Anderson at 7:26 PM | Permalink

Does Your Furnace Need An Annual Checkup?

Heading into the winter, it seems as though there is a long checklist of home maintenance tasks to perform to prepare for brutal winter weather, and a furnace checkup is one of them. Is a furnace checkup really necessary though? Is it, perhaps, possible to do the work yourself?

Continue reading "Do It Yourself Furnace Checkup: Money Saving or Safety Mistake?" »

Posted by Max Anderson at 4:49 PM | Permalink

Can a Chimney Log Really Replace a Chimney Sweep?

Let's face it -- we don't all pay as much attention to chimney maintenance as we should. After all, what you can't see can't hurt you, right? And, since it's relatively difficult to see the inside of your chimney, it's probably okay. Right? Wrong. Dead wrong.

Continue reading "Your Annual Chimney Sweep Checkup: Is It Something You Can Do Yourself?" »

Posted by Jessica Hunter at 1:50 PM | Permalink

What to Do When the Schoolyard Bully is Harassing Your Child

A schoolyard bully is something no one should have to deal with, and competent schools staffed with intelligent teachers and principals are implementing no-tolerance policies when it comes to bullying and harassment. Unfortunately, teachers and other school staff aren't always observant or ready to step in when needed. With the new school season upon us, here are some tips to help you should your child become the victim of this year's schoolyard bully.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 9:54 AM | Permalink

Tips for Making the Most of your Road Trips

Kids, more so than any other members of the family, are likely to appreciate and enjoy impromptu family road trips. With a minimal amount of planning and preparation, you can all experience a memorable trip without any pre-trip stress! Here are some helpful tips to get you started...

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 10:54 AM | Permalink

Getting Over The Sinking of the Sharper Image Ship

Techies nationwide were understandably dismayed when the Sharper Image filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in February 2008. Once a popular icon among gadget-lovers, its demise has left many people looking for different stores that can feed their technological addiction.

Continue reading "The Sharper Image Is Gone - Now What?" »

Posted by Max Anderson at 6:29 PM | Permalink

Should You Consider a Home Warranty?

For a first-time homeowner, a home warranty may seem like a bargain -- a peace of mind when considering all of the potential issues that might arise in the future. For some, the policy might be offered by the seller as an incentive, or provided by the buyer's real estate agent as a gift upon settlement.

Generally, these policies are offered on homes that are not brand-new, and therefore not covered by a builder's warranty. The question is, should a homeowner actively seek to purchase a warranty policy or renew one they received as a gift?

Continue reading "Home Warranty Policies: A Piece Of Your Wallet For Peace Of Mind?" »

Posted by Jessica Hunter at 2:09 PM | Permalink

Not All Work at Home Opportunities Are Created Equal

Scammers will promise just about anything to cheat you out of your money, and many work-at-home opportunities are prime examples of con artists preying on your desire for more family time and more money earned. The old adage is usually accurate, though -- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Continue reading "Weeding Through Work At Home Opportunities: Avoid The Scams!" »

Posted by Max Anderson at 2:30 PM | Permalink

Have You Heard of the Amazon Kindle?

Why is the Amazon Kindle such a hot commodity -- and what exactly is it? Proponents of e-books have had their efforts to eliminate print media stymied by the unwieldiness of lugging around a laptop computer or the inconvenience of reading pages on a PDA. With the introduction of the Amazon Kindle, the online book-selling giant has brought forth a new way to read books that is more appealing to those who cannot fathom giving up the printed and bound versions.

Continue reading "The Amazon Kindle: The Next Generation In Electronic Media" »

Posted by Jessica Hunter at 6:51 PM | Permalink