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Can You Live Without Cable TV?

Cable prices keep rising, but your income probably isn’t keeping pace. So what can you do about it? There are many ways to save money on TV, ranging from dropping cable programming altogether to dropping to a basic level of service. Here are some tips to maximize your viewing for the minimum amount of money. Now let’s figure out if you can live without…

Celebrate Earth Day on a Budget

Nowadays there are so many Nationally Celebrated Days of the year, it’s impossible to keep up. So far this month there has been a National ferret day, deep dish pizza day, peanut butter and jelly day and many more. While some can be quite silly, others are significant and celebrated for good reason; like Earth Day. Earth day falls on April 22nd and is a…

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.…

Money Saving Tips from the Great Depression

If you try your best to live a frugal lifestyle, then you’ve probably heard the basic money saving tips for “sticking” to your grocery list, don’t buy brand new, methods to paying off debt and so on. But think back to the Great Depression era and how people had no choice but to save as much as possible and to live the most frugal life…

How Much Do Pets Cost?

Pets can bring never-ending joy into our homes and the lives of us and our families. They’re our best friends and are the most loyal beings we know. But, with great friendship and love comes a price tag; how much do pets cost? Every pet we own, no matter what kind, has to be fed, watered, sheltered and generally cared for. It’s so important to…

How to Enjoy a Cheap Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and stores are showcasing their best stuff for the special day. It seems like you’re being screamed at with all the florists, candy stores and card dealers promoting their Valentine’s products and deals. If you find yourself on a budget this year, don’t fret! There are so many things you and your partner can do that cost close…

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…

Simple Ways to Become Debt Free (Part 1)

More households than ever have a substantial amount of debt; whether it be student loans, home or car loans, credit cards and so on. The numbers can seem overwhelming, but not all hope is lost. There are so many strategies to get out of debt and regain your freedom. We at BillCutterz hope to make things easier for you by breaking down the emotional strain of debt and give…

Easy Money Saving Challenges for 2016

There are so many plans, schemes and ideas to help you save money to pay off debt, build a savings account or plan for whatever you want in life. We’ve put together easy money saving challenges so you can see which is best for you and your lifestyle this new year. 52 Week Challenge This is one of the more popular money saving challenges out there,…

Have a Homemade Christmas on a Budget!

Christmas is fast approaching and everyone is getting so very eager! Kids can hardly stand to have to wait any longer, whilst parents are picking up last minute gifts and hurrying to wrap them all before kids find the hidden stash. Hosts are planning the perfect Christmas party, putting food plans together and decorating the house. Aside from all of the hustling and bustling, it…