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51 Unusual Money-Saving Tips from Readers

Posted September 21, 2009 - 07:00 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living

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As a writer for Wise Bread, I get a fair number of emails that actually offer advice, rather that asking for it. Most of the time that advice is sound. Usually, I will either already know about it, or feature it in an upcoming article. But occasionally I get stuff that makes me scratch my head. This is one list you do not want to miss.

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Save Some Cash With These 6 Clever Cleaning Hacks

Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:48 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Green Living, DIY

I’m a sucker for brand-name cleaning supplies, and while it’s no crime to be brand-loyal and use what works best for you and your family, often times there are shortcuts that can cut back on cleaning time – and out-of-pocket expenses. The July issue of All You Magazine had some of the most inspiring ways to get your cleaning jobs done for less. Here are my top picks, along with some additional ways to stretch that dollar!

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How the rich stay rich; a lesson in lateral thinking

Posted October 14, 2007 - 10:04 by Paul Michael

Lifestyle

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A friend recently told me the story of how a millionaire thinks. Not every millionaire of course, just one in particular. It's ingenius, as you will discover. But it really made me ponder about the decisions I make every day, and if I could make better ones just be exercising that underused part of my anatomy - my brain.

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Dead car battery? Give it a glass of red wine.

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Cars and Transportation

 

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I love quick fixes for problems. Especially quick fixes that involve alcochol, and let me tell you that this one is pure genius.

If you've ever done something silly, like leave a dome light on all night, or you just happen to have a battery that's on its last legs, then you'll know the sinking feeling of a dead battery. You dashboard panel lights may not even come on, or you get that repetitive cranking that just won't turn over.

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5 more ways to hustle free drinks.

Posted May 28, 2007 - 13:47 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

free drinks

My favorite scammers from The Real Hustle have been busy. I know over 130,000 of you enjoyed (and hopefully tried out) the friendly scams in my last post . Well, the hustlers have come up with a whole bunch of new ways to grab some free booze. There are some great new cons here, some require props, others a little practice, but I guarantee any one of them will get you something for nothing.

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Giving is Better Than Blogging... or IS it?

Posted 2 years ago by Troy Hadley

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Giving is better than receiving. I do sincerely believe this, as much as I like receiving. And I do like getting stuff.

You know that old saying about giving a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day... but teach him how to fish, and he'll end up going to cooking school and opening a swanky restaurant downtown that you won't be able to get reservations to, despite the fact that you taught him, in painstaking detail, how to tie flies when he was down and out?

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Carnival Of Scams - Top 4 fairground cons

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Fairground

Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff.

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Turn brass pennies into gold.

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

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I was never very good at chemistry at school. Or physics. I'm a writing kind of guy. So I'm always in awe when I see the real power of science at work, before my very eyes. And seeing alchemy work (or look like it works anyway) is a real bonus. Here, a talented chap called Kent shows you how to turn ordinary brass pennies into silver, and then, GOLD.

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Is there a secret code to control traffic lights?

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Walk sign

I'm a firm believer that time is money. It really is. The more time you save on life's humdrum chores, the more time you can devote to making money. Or saving it. So when I found out a way to make the traffic stop for me, I was quite surprised. And skeptical, as always.

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Top 5 ways to hustle free drinks

Posted February 12, 2007 - 19:44 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks

Barscene

I am a dangerous combination of two entities. One, I'm English and therefore love a good pint of ale. Two, I'm a tightwad, and if I can get those drinks for free I'm a happy tightwad. Here, I show you five great ways to hustle free drinks in your local bar or pub.

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