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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.

When it comes to washing machines, front load washers are a hot item. They're cool and everybody wants one, but...they seem to have a problem. A very stinky problem. If own a front loading washer and are bothered by the bad smell, keep reading to learn why your washer stinks and what you can do about it.

Continue reading "How to Keep Your Front Load Washer from Stinking" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

In theory, the cat emery board is a clever idea. Cats like to scratch things, and typically their owners try to redirect that instinct towards their toys and away from the furniture. The sharper a cat's claws are, the more damage they can do with their scratching (both to things and people). So this company decided, why not let the cats scratch on an emery cat board? They can trim their own nails while enjoying themselves.

A nice idea -- but does it work?

Continue reading "Details and Verdicts on the Cat Emery Board" »

Posted by Andrea at 11:13 AM | Permalink

If you're tired of paying huge heating bills but don't want to sacrifice staying warm this winter, you don't have to. These 4 tips will help with heating bills and you won't have to freeze.

Continue reading "Slash Your Heating Bill with these 4 Easy Tips" »

Posted by Andrea at 5:57 AM | Permalink

Repurpose -- a funny word that most Americans don't know. It may be new to younger generations, but you can bet your mother and grandmother knew the meaning of the word. Repurposing is taking something you are not using or are about to throw away and think up a new use for it. Here are some ideas to get you started and help you save money.

Continue reading "Save Money - Repurpose on Purpose" »

Posted by Andrea at 10:27 AM | Permalink

We all use them -- storage bags, that is. If you're like me and want to cut costs to the bare bone, you don't want all your hard work ruined because food wasted or ruins in the freezer. One of the easiest and fastest ways to waste money is by letting food spoil. This is exactly why choosing the right food storage bags means a lot. It might seem like a minor detail, but hey...every little bit counts.

Continue reading "Confused About Which Storage Bags to Buy?" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:35 PM | Permalink

There's free stuff and then there's free stuff. You know what I mean. Most of the time when you see offers for free things it's usually just a bunch of junk. But, what if you could actually get things that were free that were useful and good? Then, you could save some serious money. Here's how to get free stuff online and offline that you can really use.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

You don't have to purchase state of the art home security devices to keep your family safe. Here's how to protect your family and home from burglary without spending a dime.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

If you've never heard of the shake weight, it's a pretty simple concept to explain. The shake weight is exactly what it sounds like: a handheld weight that shakes. The product mainly targets women, suggesting that the weight's vibrations allow it to tone your body without adding bulk far more effectively than traditional hand weights.

People have always loved the idea that you could just shake to lose weight: after all, the less effort the better. And I'm not going to lie: the idea of a fairly light hand weight that did most of its work through vibration appealed to me. The weight doesn't cost that much, so I figured what the heck -- why not give it a try?

Continue reading "Does the Shake Weight Deliver On Its Promises?" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

Did you know for less than $100, you can put together a home gym that is just as effective as those expensive gym memberships? It's true. Don't let the cost of expensive gyms keep you from achieving your goal of fitness and weight loss. Follow these tips and start working on the body you've always wanted.

Continue reading "Get in Shape and Save Money with this Home Gym" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 3:00 AM | Permalink

We've all heard about high fructose corn syrup for years. Now... just when we are thoroughly convinced that it is bad, the media hits us with commercials telling us it isn't so. So what should we believe? Let's find out.

Continue reading "High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers -- Are They Real?" »

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