Putting a Cap on My Dental Costs

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Dental costs can create big dents in the wallets of Americans who are not covered by dental insurance. Unfortunately, even those who have coverage often have to foot a large bill, as most dental insurance covers only the most basic of services.

Here are 10 ways I save money on my dental expenses.

I Saved Almost $6,100 a Year by Not Owning a Car

$4 gas making you cringe? Me too. Here I recall the days I did not have a car. By not owning or driving a car, and by using a combination of public transportation and taxicabs, I saved almost $6,100 annually. A breakdown of my savings by cost of ownership, parking and operating an automobile. Read the story here...

How I Save on Prescription and OTC Medications



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 Americans incur out-of-pocket medical costs averaging nearly $4,400 per year. Even for those without chronic conditions, cost of medications for even minor ailments such as cough, cold, heartburn and allergies can add up. Here are some ways I save 10-33% on  prescription and OTC medication costs. Read more HERE...

6 Ways I Save Up to 50% on Furniture

When it comes to buying furniture, sales and coupons at local furniture retailers should be the starting point. Here are six other ways I save on my furniture purchases. Read more HERE...

Budgeting for Pregnancy Related Medical Costs

I believe it is important to be financially ready before having a baby. While the cost of some baby essentials can be managed by parents, pregnancy related medical costs can vary wildly depending upon the type of delivery, hospital and insurance policy. My total billed costs (without insurance) for two pregnancies? Over $87,000. Read more here...

Yahoo Finance Budgeting and Household Cost Cutting Articles

Looking for a master list of my budgeting and household cost cutting articles? Here it is! I will continue to update as I publish more on the topic. Hope you find them useful. Please email me if you have any topic ideas.

Here are the links individually, by topic.

• Common Household Items That Save Me Hundreds of Dollars
• Saving Without Sacrificing Brand Loyalty
• How I Cut My Entertainment Budget by 50%
• Saving Up to 40% on My Major Appliance Purchases
• 10 Ways I Save on My Cellphone Service
• Putting a Cap on My Dental Costs
• How I Save on Prescription and OTC Medications
• Chasing Discounts on TV Service
• How I Reduce Electricity Use by Up to 25% and Lower My Energy Bill
• How I Save Up to 50% While Dining Out at Restaurants
• How I Saved Over $1,000 on Baby Gear
• I'm Saving Up to 50% on Halloween Costumes
• I Saved Almost $6,100 a Year by Not Owning a Car