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Archive of Ann Smarty

Ann has written 29 awesome article(s).


Sometimes it seems to me shopkeepers don’t really want to sell anything – and sometimes they don’t even want you to come in. Here’s a funny and entertaining collection of not really polite shop signs and notes:

The [...]

Does it drive you crazy to try to compare prices of anything you want to buy? Now here are a few cool tools and resources that will do this for you – no matter where you live.

Compare [...]
Save money by saving energy

The great thing about summer is that it is hot. This means less energy spent on heating and cooking, yet more energy spent on cooling. Let’s see how we can save some money [...]

While you can now chose from numerous innovative gadgets, the good news is that you can make even better things yourself.

Do-it-yourself is an awesome option if (1) you have no money to buy gifts, (2) you have [...]

This year’s Father’s Day is this week – North America and UK residents are celebrating it on June, 21.

Thus it is quite clear you are browsing the web searching for some unique and creative gift ideas to [...]

Do you ever lose control over your shopping? Or do you ever wish you hadn’t bought something? Here’s the actionable guide on how to become a smart and frugal shopper.

1. Maintain Daily, Weekly and Monthly Shopping Lists [...]

I am not even sure this post requires any introduction. Saving money is the topic everyone is eager to research. It is hard to earn money (especially now!) and no one wants to waste it. How to buy [...]

It is hard to find such a limited in functionality, yet such a wide-spread and popular device as a toaster.

The only thing it does is burning a slice of bread – but have you ever seen a [...]

According to statistics (pdf), back in 1997 roughly 60% of prices were of $.9 nature. Walking through the mall, I see this is (more than) true for today.

That said, the tactic is widely used and no secret [...]

We’ve discussed how to save money numerous times. Why not see how to spend it for a change?

Luxury things you may want to have are numerous. But what about those you never want or need?

Here are [...]