Hurricane Prep on a Budget: What You Actually Need Before June 1
Hurricane season starts June 1, which gives you exactly two weeks to do the things you keep meaning to do
Emergency Preparedness
One of the most important aspects of good money management is to anticipate expenses—especially those are that are remote, but potential nonetheless. Posts in this category such as The Five Legal Documents Every Adult Needs and Long Shelf-Life Food to Stockpile for an Emergency empower readers to be prepared for emergencies, without breaking the bank.
How to Build a Practical Emergency Water Storage Plan (No Bunker Required)
Water is one of those everyday essentials we don’t think twice about—until it’s suddenly gone. Whether it’s a natural disaster,
Simple Ways to Prevent Car Theft and Protect Your Vehicle
Car theft happens far too often, but don’t worry—you can take several effective steps to prevent car theft and make
Are You Ready for an Emergency? Most Homes Aren’t
Most of us don’t think about disasters until the lights go out, the weather turns ugly, or the news hits
Important Documents Every Family Should Keep to Be Safe Not Sorry
Not sure which important papers you need to keep? This exhaustive guide (plus the true story you may find difficult
Emergency Plan for Pets: 5 Smart Ways to Prepare
Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-know subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We
Relax. Deep Breath. Prepare.
If you're one to closely follow the news of the day, it's easy to fall into a state of worry
Life Insurance Basics: What Everyone Should Know
The first rule of buying life insurance: Never purchase insurance from the same person who advises you on the type
Smart Moves to Survive Job Loss and Bounce Back Stronger
These days it's practically inevitable that you or someone you know will face a period of unemployment. Consider these practical
Easy Homemade Ice Melt for Driveways, Steps, and Frozen Locks
Got ice and snow on top of super cold temperatures this winter? At least one of these recipes for Homemade
Where to Find Basic Essentials When the Shelves are Empty
The disruption to U.S. food supply chains continues to play out in grocery stores and supermarkets across the country. Our
How to Build a Practical Emergency Food Stockpile
If recent world events have given you on big fat wake-up call, you are not alone. The message is clear—every
5 Essential Legal Documents Every Adult Must Have to Protect Your Family
There are at least five important legal documents every responsible adult needs to have. This is not difficult nor particularly
Simple Tricks to Make Household Stuff Last Longer, Stretch Farther
Being wasteful is easy, especially when everything seems to be so plentiful and simple to replenish. Just order more. Or
The Emergency Food Items You Need to Stock Up On Now
Life is uncertain. Regardless, every home needs a stockpile of food. It's part of any sensible emergency preparedness plan. You
DIY Disinfecting Wipes: Easy, Effective, and Chemical-Free
To prevent the transmission of the virus, pandemic experts are saying that we must ensure that our hands are free
Best Inexpensive Home Security System
Several months ago, we had a serious home security wake-up call with the news of a home invasion in our
What Not to Burn in Your Fireplace (You’ll Be Surprised!)
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, it's likely that now and then you toss things like cardboard, junk mail, and
Emergency Preparedness 101: 7 Steps for Disaster Readiness (Don’t Forget Your Go Bag!)
The idea of emergency preparedness is good, but having an idea is not good enough. Where to start? That's where
How to Start an Emergency Fund—and Why You Must
Emergencies are a fact of life. When faced with an unexpected event that has dollar signs written all over it,
12 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip and Why
Whether you live in a house, apartment, condo, mobile home, RV, or dorm room, having sufficient electrical outlets to handle
The Best Fire Extinguisher for Home – Because Seconds Matter
My heart was pounding, the smoke alarm was screaming and I was in full-on panic mode. Flames were reaching toward
My Identity Theft Scare Started With One Email Alert
I got up very early on Groundhog Day so I could be among the first to know Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction
Best Inexpensive Water Filters | Pitcher, Under-Sink, Countertop
Having some method for the water you drink and cook with pass through a water filter is the best way
Money-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks to Put Your Freezer To Work
Whether yours is a stand-alone unit or part of your refrigerator, your freezer costs a lot in wasted energy or
Budget Bites: 19 Ways to Make Dump Chicken
Dump dinners are my top strategy for conquering the “What’s for Dinner?” challenge. Picture this: having dinner on the table,
How to Get $1,000 Into Your Emergency Fund Almost Painlessly
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella—an emergency fund
8 Easy Ways to Slash the High Cost of Prescription Drugs in 2024
If you haven't heard, you'd better sit down for this: The cost of prescription drugs is increasing at more than
Living Below Your Means: The Only Way to Build Freedom
For years, I thought “living below your means” was just a polite way of saying do without. Turns out, I