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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.

Is renter's insurance really necessary? Ask the majority of renters that question and you'll get a resounding 'no'. Most renters feel they don't need insurance because the odds are in their favor. They feel it's too expensive or their landlord has insurance. Let's look at each of these thoughts to decide if renter insurance is necessary.

Continue reading "The Real Cost of Renter's Insurance -- Priceless" »

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Everybody knows one. You know the people I'm talking about -- super shoppers! If you know one of these amazing people, you often stand back and just shake your head, wondering how on earth they always find such fantastic deals. Well...let me tell you one of their secrets.

Continue reading "Learn the #1 Secret of Super Shoppers" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

One of the most important things a child does is learn to read. Without reading, tackling any of the subject areas later on grows difficult, let alone achieving success in life. It's never too early to start learning to read with your kids.

Fortunately, great products exist out there to help your child learn. Unfortunately, many of them are expensive and inferior, and don't help him learn to read. That's where this article comes in -- let us answer the age old question: How can I help my child read?

Continue reading "Help Your Child Learn to Read" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

When it comes to trans fat, experts believe that we might as well be eating poison. That's right: there's simply no upside when it comes to trans fats. They're essentially a heart attack in food form -- far more so than the normal American diet of high fat, low nutritional foods.

Understanding the facts about trans fat foods helps you protect yourself, and your family, from this nutritional nightmare.

Continue reading "Get the Trans Fat Facts in Your Diet" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

Taxes...income tax, state tax, federal tax, sales tax, property tax...makes you dizzy just thinking about it -- doesn't it? If you're like me, it does. That's why I always have a professional prepare my taxes each year. Hiring a professional tax preparer makes me feel safe -- like I dotted all my i's and crossed all my t's.

Many people go this route for the same reasons I do, but if you're not careful, you can end up with just as big a mess as if you did your taxes yourself. Here's how to prevent this from happening and having a tax nightmare.

Continue reading "Get Ready for Tax Season" »

Posted by Max Anderson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

When it comes to wall paint, there's one cardinal rule: Do not go with the cheapest brand you can find. I made that mistake when I first started painting walls. And the cheap latex garbage I used peeled off in sheets over the next six months. In fact, it became my kids' hobby: peeling off pieces of paint.

Continue reading "Get the Best Wall Paint for Your Money" »

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Between Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli, the entire country has seen Jenny Craig at its best -- and worst. The weight loss industry is a multi-billion dollar machine, and since most of us can't afford to mess around with paying ten thousand dollars to lose weight (heck, we'd all get liposuction if we could), it's important to know about a program before you take a risk on it.

Continue reading "How Jenny Craig Really Works" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

My husband doesn't like leftovers. My kids don't like leftovers. I don't mind leftovers, but I do have the tendency to forget about them. You know what I mean...after dinner, you carefully put them in one of those handy storage containers. The handy container gets pushed aside, and then it gets pushed to the back of the refrigerator.

Before I know it, my kids can have their own award winning science project just by opening the fridge and using the leftover food. If this sounds like you, do what I did -- learn how to use those leftovers and stop wasting money.

Continue reading "Stop Throwing Food and Money Away -- Learn to Use Your Leftovers" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

I first heard about the Aerogarden grow system from a friend of a friend, and I couldn't wait to check it out. Aerogarden is an indoor gardening system that allows you to grow your very own herb, vegetable, or flower garden indoors. It claims to be perfect for gardeners of any experience level and guarantees results. So does it really work?

Continue reading "Become a Master Gardener with the Aerogarden System" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

Everyone knows Google is a good search engine, but did you know they could also help you save money? It's true. Google is state-of-the-art thanks to the fact that they employ some of the smartest people on the planet. Now you can take advantage of the availability of Google and their smart employees and let them help you save more money.

Continue reading "Save Money with Google" »

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