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Six of Our Favorite Money-Saving Blogs

I love reading and writing about how to save time and money. It amazes me that there are still new ideas being written about. When I need the inspiration to do better, these are the six blogs I turn to repeatedly and a bonus site that is a money-saver’s dream. Money Talks News Stacy Johnson has assembled a team of writers who are passionate…

Responsible Credit Card Use

Keeping track of your credit and using it responsibly is a large part of financial fitness. Here at BillCutterz, we believe that being credit savvy is just as important as getting your bills reduced. Rather than telling you to get rid of credit cards, I’m going to outline some tips to help you deal with them. Start Learning Young Talk to your children about…

Mortgage Preparation: What You Need to Know

So many of us dream of owning a home, but are unsure how to make it happen. I don’t have advice today on how to find a home, but I have researched how to prepare yourself for a mortgage. Do Some Accounting Work The first thing you need to do is figure out your current budget, and make sure you have some money saved…

Identity Theft: It Can Happen to You

Saving money and alleviating stress are our focus here at BillCutterz. Identity theft can cost you a lot of money and create incredible stress. I have compiled a list of helpful tips to help prevent both, and a list of what to do if you become a victim. Take a Few Precautions The most important thing is to take some reasonable precautions with your…

Smart Money Moves for Your Raise or Bonus

Congratulations on that raise you just got! I bet you are excited to start spending it, right? Well, before you do that, here are some smart money moves to make now. Check your Tax Bracket Look at past taxes to see what tax bracket you are in. If your income has increased enough, you might need to adjust your withholding so that you don’t…

Save Money with These Smartphone Apps

How many of you have a Smartphone? Okay, how many of you want it to save money for you? Yes, I do too! I have compiled a list of some of the most popular smartphone apps that will do just that for you. This will be link-heavy, I have provided links to as many as I could find. Banking/Money Management Mint is a powerful…

Power Plays to Save You Money

As the weather cools off, your electric bill is hopefully going down since cooling needs are dropping. But that doesn’t mean that the season for saving on your electricity is over. Here are some easy and inexpensive tips to help save some power. Change the Thermostat The idea of reducing your thermostat setting during the day to save money is a popular one. However, you…

Tips for Buying, Selling, and Trading In Vehicles

Buying a new (or new to you) car is exciting and nerve-wracking, but Billcutterz is here to help. We have collected some of the best tips from around the web to help you get the best deal possible. There are also some ideas here to maximize your trade-in or outright sale of your old vehicle. Budget First Yes, budget is a scary word, but it is the most…

Lazy Hacks that Save You Big

If you keep up with our money-saving blog, you know there are tons of ways to save money in all forms of life. Well, here are even more ways everyone can save money! Check out these lazy hacks that save you big. Scan Receipts for Cash Turns out all those receipts you end up throwing on your car floor can be put to good use.…

Simple Ways to Become Debt Free (Part 2)

Last week we talked about the snowball method for saving money versus the avalanche method and the importance of creating a budget so you can start paying off your debt. Once you have your method picked out, it’s a good idea to add some visuals and some other tips so you can stick to your debt pay-off plan. Make a Visual You know you’re paying off…