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Why I Spend $12 a Month on Amazon Prime (Is It Still Worth It in 2026?)

By Toni Herrbach 13 Comments

Prime Big Deal Days are October 6 and 7! If you've been on the fence about Amazon Prime, this is the week to try it. Start a free 30-day Prime trial and you'll get every Prime Big Deal Days deal, plus free shipping on all of your early Christmas shopping. If you don't love it, cancel before the 30 ...

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15 Ways to Save on Books in 2026

By Toni Herrbach

Quick answer: The cheapest ways to save money on books are borrowing free ebooks and audiobooks through your library's Libby or Hoopla apps, picking up used copies at thrift stores and library book sales, buying secondhand through ThriftBooks, and reading public-domain classics for free on Project ...

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12 easy ways to cut your spending

12 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending Without Making Yourself Miserable

By Toni Herrbach

When it comes to saving money, every little penny can make a difference. You can’t have huge savings without first having small savings, right? 12 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending Without Making Yourself Miserable Quick answer: You don't need a total budget overhaul to spend less. Small, painless ...

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6 ways to save money on kids clothes

6 Proven Ways to Save Money on Kids’ Clothes (From a Mom of Seven)

By Toni Herrbach

Quick answer: The best ways to save money on children's clothing are: (1) organizing a hand-me-down swap with friends (2) shopping garage sales (3) buying from thrift stores (4) using consignment stores (5) buying off-season clearance (6) stacking coupons with sales at retail stores. Combining two ...

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10 Secrets of a Successful Garage Sale

By Toni Herrbach

Quick answer: The keys to a successful garage sale are clean, organized items with clear pricing, a welcoming atmosphere, eye-catching big-ticket items up front, plenty of change on hand, and effective advertising with signs and online listings.   Are you planning a garage sale soon? Sales are ...

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Books that Changed the Way I Think About Money

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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
The Millionaire Next Door: Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
Free and Clear: God's Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

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