Your Cheapskates Club Newsletter 08:19
In This Newsletter
1. Cath's Corner
2. From the Tip Store - Save Money on Mobile Plans; Never Buy Muffin Cases Again; Magic Cleaning Putty
3. This Week's Winning Tip - Halves
4. Share Your Tips
5. On the Menu - Thai Chicken Meatballs
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge -Save Time and Money at the Supermarket
7. Cheapskates Buzz - Cheapskaters are talking in the Forum and on Cath's blog
8. Last Week's Question - How can I prepare for unemployment?
9. Ask A Question - Have a question? Ask it here
10. Join the Cheapskates Club
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Contact Details
1. Cath's Corner
Hello Cheapskaters,Welcome to our new members, and welcome to all the new subscribers to our You Tube Channel, it's great to see you all (if you haven't visited yet, you'll find us here. Don't forget to subscribe so you'll be notified of new videos and shows).
Have a great week everyone.
Happy Cheapskating,
Cath
2. From The Tip Store
Save Money on Mobile Plans
I was tired of being stung with a mobile plan of over $100 a month for two people. I work in the aged and disability sector and was aware of a mobile company called "Better Life Mobile" that a lot of clients were using for its low rates - but figured it had to be limited to people on a low income. I did some research and to my surprise, it is available for anyone!
The website is www.betterlifemobile.com.au and the company is 100% Australian owned and operated. It is BYO phone and they have plans starting from as little as $18 a month - as a bonus, all of their plans have unlimited calls and texts. From $100 a month to $36 a month for unlimited mobile plans for two people - I am saving nearly $800 a year just from this change! Hopefully this will save other people as much money as it has saved me.
Contributed by Alli Phelan
Never Buy Muffin Cases Again
I always have trouble with muffins sticking to pan even though I grease with butter. My tip is tear a large sheet of baking paper and fold into squares several times until it is a small square, then cut a circle and you then have several muffin pan liners. No need to buy muffin pan cases again.
Contributed by Kristine ThurlowMagic
Cleaning Putty
Just found this recipe on Dollar Stretcher and thought it might be useful for those fiddly things that are hard to get really clean. Mix 1-1/2 cups of warm water, 1/4 cup of borax, and 150ml PVA glue to make an amazing cleaner in minutes. Knead it well, test it for stretchiness, and make sure no bits come off before you use it. If it's sticky, add more borax. If it rolls into a ball and is smooth, it's ready. Then you can use it to lift dust and crumbs off the inside of your car, small ornaments, keyboards, etc. When you're done, throw it away and mix up a fresh batch.
Contributed by Patricia Froggatt
Add a Tip
3. This Week's Winning Tip
This week's winning tip is from Linda R. Linda has won a one year Platinum Cheapskates Club membership for submitting her winning tip.
Halves
I live alone, and usually have my sons and their families come for a meal over the weekend. I like to cook, so during the week, even though I'm alone, I still cook every night. I've solved the number of servings by halving all my old recipes, and freezing a single serve (gives me a hot lunch or an easy dinner when I need it). But I still end up with half an onion or zucchini or a small piece of pumpkin and so on. I keep a Tupperware style container in my fridge, with the base lined with paper towel. As I cook, I toss the "half" veggies into the container, cover with another sheet of paper towel and put the lid on (the paper towel absorbs condensation). They stay fresh for days, so I can either use them in another recipe or to make a soup or stew at the end of the week. No wasted food or money. I've been doing this for two years now, since I lost my husband, and I estimate I've saved over $1,000 or $10 a week, simply by halving recipes and using up the leftover halves.
Congratulations Linda, I hope you enjoy your Cheapskates Club membership.
The Cheapskate's Club website is thousands of pages of money saving hints, tips and ideas. There are over 12,000 tips to save you money, time and energy; 1,600 budget and family friendly recipes, hundreds of printable tip sheets and ebooks.
Let's get together and make the Cheapskates Club Australia's largest online hint, tip and idea library. Share your favourite money saving, time saving or energy saving hint and be in the running to win a one-year membership to The Cheapskate Club.
4. Share Your Tips
Share your favourite hint or tip that saves money, time and energy and be in the running to win a one-year subscription to The Cheapskate Journal.
Remember, you have to be in it to win it!
Share Your Tip
5. On The Menu
Thai Chicken Meatballs
Meatballs:
500 grams lean chicken mince
2 cloves garlic crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper to season
Sauce:
1 x 425 gram crushed tomatoes
3 or 4 chopped fresh tomatoes depending on size
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup chopped Coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
In a large bowl mix all meatball ingredients together well except for the oil. Using wet hands roll walnut sized balls of the mince mixture and fry gently in shallow oil until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and then add all the sauce ingredients except for the coriander and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and add meatballs and cook uncovered for approximately 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly. Garnish with the coriander and serve with steamed Jasmine Rice. These little meatballs make a great nibbly for a get together as well. Just serve with some sweet chilli sauce or sate sauce on the side.
This recipe is from the Chicken Recipe File
Next week we will be eating:
Sunday: Roast Lamb
Monday: Haystacks
Tuesday: Spag Bol, salad, garlic bread
Wednesday: Thai Chicken Meatballs
Thursday: MOO Pizza
Friday: Leftovers and salad, French bread
Saturday: Tacos
There are over 1,600 budget and family friendly recipes in the Cheapskates Club Recipe File, all contributed by your fellow Cheapskates, so you know they're good.
Add A Recipe
Recipe File Index
6. The $300 A Month Food Challenge
Save Time and Money at the SupermarketAs a kid grocery shopping looked like fun. As the parent, it is a chore that many of us could do without. Here are a few tips to save you both time and money on your next excursion to the supermarket. You might just change your mind about the experience after trying one or two.
First, why do people dislike grocery shopping? You probably don't like the long checkout lines, the wonky trolleys or the time it takes to go up and down every aisle to find what you are looking for. It could be that you get frustrated because what used to be in aisle two has been moved to aisle seven. Perhaps the lack of variety stresses you. Or, it could be the high cost of food and other grocery items these days.
Now, examine the following tips in light of what bugs you about the grocery store:
1. Check the specials flyers or supermarket websites – This point can't be stressed enough. Once you've done your pantry inventory and worked out your meal plan, check the specials available each week. If there is an item on your list that's on special make a note of it. Look for items on special that can be substituted for full-priced items on your shopping list.
2. Create a grocery list from your meal plan – Meal planning saves money at the supermarket because you start with a list that encompasses everything you will need for all meals that week. Only put those items in your trolley. With a list, you can target what you want and get out of the store fast and on budget.
3. Visit the supermarket early in the morning – This works for stay-at-home mums, shift workers and retirees. Everyone else is at work so you will have the place pretty much to yourself. Many supermarkets markdown produce, meat and dairy items first thing each morning, so it's a great time to pick up a bargain.
4. Know your store - The biggest pet peeve has to do with the need to shop every aisle to find something. Choose a supermarket that has all of the food and qualities you like in a supermarket and ask at the service desk for a map of the store layout. On your grocery list, put the all the items from each aisle together, with the number of the aisle next to the item. Now, you won't skip over the bread on aisle two while looking for the green beans which are on aisle four.
5. Stock up on common staples - Since you plan your meals every week, you know which items are needed most. When shopping, it's okay to buy those items in bulk so that it cuts down on weekly shopping bills. For instance, if peanut butter is a lunch menu item most of the time, use your slush fund to stock-up when it's on half-price sale.
While these tips may not make you want to run and do the grocery shopping right now, they do make sense don't they? If the thought of implementing all five at once seems overwhelming, start with one and eventually use all five to shop like a pro and stick to your grocery budget without stressing.
The $300 a Month Food Challenge Forum
The Post that Started it All
7. Cheapskates Buzz
From The Article Archive
3 Great Reasons To Grow Your Own Salad
Birthday Freebies
Know the Shelf Life of Your Preserved Foods
This Week's Hot Forum Topics
February Spending Freeze
What are You Harvesting From Your Garden
Op Shopping Bargains
Most Popular Blog Posts This Week
44 Budget Friendly Snacks Kids and Mums Will Love
Cream of Anything Cup-a-Soup
Whole Orange Cake
8. Last Week's Question
Last week's question was from Jane who wrote
"I work on a 3 month contract that has been renewed regularly for 3 years however I have little confidence that it will be renewed next time and subsequently I will be in the same situation as those around me...51 and unemployed. I am looking for jobs while I am employed of course but I'm very anxious about what is next. My CV is current and I scour the employment websites (seeing the same jobs advertised over and over again). Perhaps I need to deliver my CV to local businesses? I am working full time but I could call in to businesses after work. I know it's a big, broad question but is there something I'm missing that I can be doing to find my next job? Thank you for your help."
Maria Morton answered
Hi Jane, you don't say what field you are in but some general ideas:
- are there local networking groups that would be relevant and expand your contacts and raise your profiles; examples locally for me are our Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business (groups like this are not just for business owners, I'm a project manager by profession but both of these give me an opportunity to network with peers and potential clients/employers)
- do you have a Linkedin profile? That is another way to market yourself and also to seek out industry information
- community groups; depending on your interests volunteering with a group aligned with your interests can offer another way to network and raise your profile whilst contributing
- keep in touch with people you're working with now and have worked with in the past; either face to face coffee, a talk and walk, or a virtual coffee over the phone. My last three jobs all stemmed from leads on possible jobs from people I'd worked with previously
- research temping agencies and recruiters; what skills are in demand.
Michelle Chin answered
Have a good think about who you know. Many jobs get filled without being advertised. Use your network and be prepared to ask for help. It's hard to put yourself out there but you have the advantage of being in a job now and you'll be surprised how willing people are to help you. Another tactic would be to think about who you would like to work for. Many companies have their own careers page on their websites and don't have to advertise on job sites like Seek or Indeed. You can usually setup a job alert so you are notified when vacancies come up.
Christine Stockwell answered
Jane, a difficult place to be at 51. The difficulty of getting a job is so much harder. I would take your CV to local businesses, because they may be looking for a new person and haven't had time themselves to look; that would be seen as proactive and keen to want a job. The other thing I would do is think outside the square and look at different types of work that could use your current skills set in a different application. Often skills can be transferred into a totally different role.
Gabrielle Castle answered
While it does depend on the industry, many companies do like people who take initiative and come to their door with a CV. I work in childcare and got two jobs that way. The other thing is something I find quite difficult usually: networking. Ask your boss, if they're sympathetic to your situation, and ask colleagues, if they know of any similar jobs available. And ask in your social groups too - I got my current job through someone at synagogue. You never know who might know the right industry. Employers are much more likely to employ someone they've had a personal recommendation for, even if that recommendation is no more than someone putting in a CV for you.
Louise Drummond answered
Having worked in recruitment, both private and job network, l have found most employers actually don't know how to really read a resume. You need a really good cover letter which points out very clearly how your skills and experience are of advantage to the business advertising a position. Often this is better written by someone else as so often we are too self-effacing to best promote ourselves. Start networking to make contact with influencers who could recommend you. There will be organisations in your field you can make contact with. Also make contact with businesses you think are likely employers. Don't just drop off your resume, rather see if you can make an appointment with the person who would fill positions and ask their advice about what you could do to be considered. People love being asked for their advice. Always follow up with a thank you letter.
9. Ask A Question
We have lots of resources to help you as you live the Cheapskates way but if you didn't find the answer to your question in our extensive archives please just drop me a note with your question.
I read and answer all questions, either in an email to you, in my weekly newsletter, the monthly Journal or by creating blog posts and other resources to help you (and other Cheapskaters).
Ask Your Question
10. Join The Cheapskates Club
For just $25 a year, you can join the Cheapskates Club and get exclusive access to the Cheapskate Journal, the monthly e-journal that shows you how to cut the costs of everyday living and still have fun.
Joining the Cheapskates Club gives you 24/7 access to the Members Centre with 1000's of money saving tips and articles.
Click here to join the Cheapskates Club today!
11. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my email address?
This one is easy. When you login to the Member's Centre just click on your name at the top of the page to go straight to your profile page where you can update your details, change your password and find your subscription details.
Not a Cheapskates Club member? Then please use the Changing Details form found here to update your email address.
How do I know when my membership should be renewed?
Memberships are active for one year from the date of joining. You will be sent a renewal reminder before your subscription is due to renew. You can also find your membership expiry date on your profile page.
When you login to the Member's Centre just click on your name to go straight to your profile page where you can will find your join date and your expiry date.
What will you do with my email address?
We never rent, trade or sell our email list to anyone for any reason whatsoever. You'll never get an unsolicited email from a stranger as a result of joining this list.
How did I get on this list?
The only way you can get onto our newsletter mailing list is to subscribe yourself. You signed up to receive our Free Newsletter at our Cheapskates Club Web site or are a Platinum Cheapskates Club member.
12. Contact Cheapskates
The Cheapskates Club -
Showing you how to live life
debt free, cashed up and laughing!
Contact Cheapskates
1. Cath's Corner
2. From the Tip Store - Save Money on Mobile Plans; Never Buy Muffin Cases Again; Magic Cleaning Putty
3. This Week's Winning Tip - Halves
4. Share Your Tips
5. On the Menu - Thai Chicken Meatballs
6. The $300 a Month Food Challenge -Save Time and Money at the Supermarket
7. Cheapskates Buzz - Cheapskaters are talking in the Forum and on Cath's blog
8. Last Week's Question - How can I prepare for unemployment?
9. Ask A Question - Have a question? Ask it here
10. Join the Cheapskates Club
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Contact Details
1. Cath's Corner
Hello Cheapskaters,Welcome to our new members, and welcome to all the new subscribers to our You Tube Channel, it's great to see you all (if you haven't visited yet, you'll find us here. Don't forget to subscribe so you'll be notified of new videos and shows).
Have a great week everyone.
Happy Cheapskating,
Cath
2. From The Tip Store
Save Money on Mobile Plans
I was tired of being stung with a mobile plan of over $100 a month for two people. I work in the aged and disability sector and was aware of a mobile company called "Better Life Mobile" that a lot of clients were using for its low rates - but figured it had to be limited to people on a low income. I did some research and to my surprise, it is available for anyone!
The website is www.betterlifemobile.com.au and the company is 100% Australian owned and operated. It is BYO phone and they have plans starting from as little as $18 a month - as a bonus, all of their plans have unlimited calls and texts. From $100 a month to $36 a month for unlimited mobile plans for two people - I am saving nearly $800 a year just from this change! Hopefully this will save other people as much money as it has saved me.
Contributed by Alli Phelan
Never Buy Muffin Cases Again
I always have trouble with muffins sticking to pan even though I grease with butter. My tip is tear a large sheet of baking paper and fold into squares several times until it is a small square, then cut a circle and you then have several muffin pan liners. No need to buy muffin pan cases again.
Contributed by Kristine ThurlowMagic
Cleaning Putty
Just found this recipe on Dollar Stretcher and thought it might be useful for those fiddly things that are hard to get really clean. Mix 1-1/2 cups of warm water, 1/4 cup of borax, and 150ml PVA glue to make an amazing cleaner in minutes. Knead it well, test it for stretchiness, and make sure no bits come off before you use it. If it's sticky, add more borax. If it rolls into a ball and is smooth, it's ready. Then you can use it to lift dust and crumbs off the inside of your car, small ornaments, keyboards, etc. When you're done, throw it away and mix up a fresh batch.
Contributed by Patricia Froggatt
Add a Tip
3. This Week's Winning Tip
This week's winning tip is from Linda R. Linda has won a one year Platinum Cheapskates Club membership for submitting her winning tip.
Halves
I live alone, and usually have my sons and their families come for a meal over the weekend. I like to cook, so during the week, even though I'm alone, I still cook every night. I've solved the number of servings by halving all my old recipes, and freezing a single serve (gives me a hot lunch or an easy dinner when I need it). But I still end up with half an onion or zucchini or a small piece of pumpkin and so on. I keep a Tupperware style container in my fridge, with the base lined with paper towel. As I cook, I toss the "half" veggies into the container, cover with another sheet of paper towel and put the lid on (the paper towel absorbs condensation). They stay fresh for days, so I can either use them in another recipe or to make a soup or stew at the end of the week. No wasted food or money. I've been doing this for two years now, since I lost my husband, and I estimate I've saved over $1,000 or $10 a week, simply by halving recipes and using up the leftover halves.
Congratulations Linda, I hope you enjoy your Cheapskates Club membership.
The Cheapskate's Club website is thousands of pages of money saving hints, tips and ideas. There are over 12,000 tips to save you money, time and energy; 1,600 budget and family friendly recipes, hundreds of printable tip sheets and ebooks.
Let's get together and make the Cheapskates Club Australia's largest online hint, tip and idea library. Share your favourite money saving, time saving or energy saving hint and be in the running to win a one-year membership to The Cheapskate Club.
4. Share Your Tips
Share your favourite hint or tip that saves money, time and energy and be in the running to win a one-year subscription to The Cheapskate Journal.
Remember, you have to be in it to win it!
Share Your Tip
5. On The Menu
Thai Chicken Meatballs
Meatballs:
500 grams lean chicken mince
2 cloves garlic crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper to season
Sauce:
1 x 425 gram crushed tomatoes
3 or 4 chopped fresh tomatoes depending on size
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup chopped Coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
In a large bowl mix all meatball ingredients together well except for the oil. Using wet hands roll walnut sized balls of the mince mixture and fry gently in shallow oil until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and then add all the sauce ingredients except for the coriander and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and add meatballs and cook uncovered for approximately 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly. Garnish with the coriander and serve with steamed Jasmine Rice. These little meatballs make a great nibbly for a get together as well. Just serve with some sweet chilli sauce or sate sauce on the side.
This recipe is from the Chicken Recipe File
Next week we will be eating:
Sunday: Roast Lamb
Monday: Haystacks
Tuesday: Spag Bol, salad, garlic bread
Wednesday: Thai Chicken Meatballs
Thursday: MOO Pizza
Friday: Leftovers and salad, French bread
Saturday: Tacos
There are over 1,600 budget and family friendly recipes in the Cheapskates Club Recipe File, all contributed by your fellow Cheapskates, so you know they're good.
Add A Recipe
Recipe File Index
6. The $300 A Month Food Challenge
Save Time and Money at the SupermarketAs a kid grocery shopping looked like fun. As the parent, it is a chore that many of us could do without. Here are a few tips to save you both time and money on your next excursion to the supermarket. You might just change your mind about the experience after trying one or two.
First, why do people dislike grocery shopping? You probably don't like the long checkout lines, the wonky trolleys or the time it takes to go up and down every aisle to find what you are looking for. It could be that you get frustrated because what used to be in aisle two has been moved to aisle seven. Perhaps the lack of variety stresses you. Or, it could be the high cost of food and other grocery items these days.
Now, examine the following tips in light of what bugs you about the grocery store:
1. Check the specials flyers or supermarket websites – This point can't be stressed enough. Once you've done your pantry inventory and worked out your meal plan, check the specials available each week. If there is an item on your list that's on special make a note of it. Look for items on special that can be substituted for full-priced items on your shopping list.
2. Create a grocery list from your meal plan – Meal planning saves money at the supermarket because you start with a list that encompasses everything you will need for all meals that week. Only put those items in your trolley. With a list, you can target what you want and get out of the store fast and on budget.
3. Visit the supermarket early in the morning – This works for stay-at-home mums, shift workers and retirees. Everyone else is at work so you will have the place pretty much to yourself. Many supermarkets markdown produce, meat and dairy items first thing each morning, so it's a great time to pick up a bargain.
4. Know your store - The biggest pet peeve has to do with the need to shop every aisle to find something. Choose a supermarket that has all of the food and qualities you like in a supermarket and ask at the service desk for a map of the store layout. On your grocery list, put the all the items from each aisle together, with the number of the aisle next to the item. Now, you won't skip over the bread on aisle two while looking for the green beans which are on aisle four.
5. Stock up on common staples - Since you plan your meals every week, you know which items are needed most. When shopping, it's okay to buy those items in bulk so that it cuts down on weekly shopping bills. For instance, if peanut butter is a lunch menu item most of the time, use your slush fund to stock-up when it's on half-price sale.
While these tips may not make you want to run and do the grocery shopping right now, they do make sense don't they? If the thought of implementing all five at once seems overwhelming, start with one and eventually use all five to shop like a pro and stick to your grocery budget without stressing.
The $300 a Month Food Challenge Forum
The Post that Started it All
7. Cheapskates Buzz
From The Article Archive
3 Great Reasons To Grow Your Own Salad
Birthday Freebies
Know the Shelf Life of Your Preserved Foods
This Week's Hot Forum Topics
February Spending Freeze
What are You Harvesting From Your Garden
Op Shopping Bargains
Most Popular Blog Posts This Week
44 Budget Friendly Snacks Kids and Mums Will Love
Cream of Anything Cup-a-Soup
Whole Orange Cake
8. Last Week's Question
Last week's question was from Jane who wrote
"I work on a 3 month contract that has been renewed regularly for 3 years however I have little confidence that it will be renewed next time and subsequently I will be in the same situation as those around me...51 and unemployed. I am looking for jobs while I am employed of course but I'm very anxious about what is next. My CV is current and I scour the employment websites (seeing the same jobs advertised over and over again). Perhaps I need to deliver my CV to local businesses? I am working full time but I could call in to businesses after work. I know it's a big, broad question but is there something I'm missing that I can be doing to find my next job? Thank you for your help."
Maria Morton answered
Hi Jane, you don't say what field you are in but some general ideas:
- are there local networking groups that would be relevant and expand your contacts and raise your profiles; examples locally for me are our Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business (groups like this are not just for business owners, I'm a project manager by profession but both of these give me an opportunity to network with peers and potential clients/employers)
- do you have a Linkedin profile? That is another way to market yourself and also to seek out industry information
- community groups; depending on your interests volunteering with a group aligned with your interests can offer another way to network and raise your profile whilst contributing
- keep in touch with people you're working with now and have worked with in the past; either face to face coffee, a talk and walk, or a virtual coffee over the phone. My last three jobs all stemmed from leads on possible jobs from people I'd worked with previously
- research temping agencies and recruiters; what skills are in demand.
Michelle Chin answered
Have a good think about who you know. Many jobs get filled without being advertised. Use your network and be prepared to ask for help. It's hard to put yourself out there but you have the advantage of being in a job now and you'll be surprised how willing people are to help you. Another tactic would be to think about who you would like to work for. Many companies have their own careers page on their websites and don't have to advertise on job sites like Seek or Indeed. You can usually setup a job alert so you are notified when vacancies come up.
Christine Stockwell answered
Jane, a difficult place to be at 51. The difficulty of getting a job is so much harder. I would take your CV to local businesses, because they may be looking for a new person and haven't had time themselves to look; that would be seen as proactive and keen to want a job. The other thing I would do is think outside the square and look at different types of work that could use your current skills set in a different application. Often skills can be transferred into a totally different role.
Gabrielle Castle answered
While it does depend on the industry, many companies do like people who take initiative and come to their door with a CV. I work in childcare and got two jobs that way. The other thing is something I find quite difficult usually: networking. Ask your boss, if they're sympathetic to your situation, and ask colleagues, if they know of any similar jobs available. And ask in your social groups too - I got my current job through someone at synagogue. You never know who might know the right industry. Employers are much more likely to employ someone they've had a personal recommendation for, even if that recommendation is no more than someone putting in a CV for you.
Louise Drummond answered
Having worked in recruitment, both private and job network, l have found most employers actually don't know how to really read a resume. You need a really good cover letter which points out very clearly how your skills and experience are of advantage to the business advertising a position. Often this is better written by someone else as so often we are too self-effacing to best promote ourselves. Start networking to make contact with influencers who could recommend you. There will be organisations in your field you can make contact with. Also make contact with businesses you think are likely employers. Don't just drop off your resume, rather see if you can make an appointment with the person who would fill positions and ask their advice about what you could do to be considered. People love being asked for their advice. Always follow up with a thank you letter.
9. Ask A Question
We have lots of resources to help you as you live the Cheapskates way but if you didn't find the answer to your question in our extensive archives please just drop me a note with your question.
I read and answer all questions, either in an email to you, in my weekly newsletter, the monthly Journal or by creating blog posts and other resources to help you (and other Cheapskaters).
Ask Your Question
10. Join The Cheapskates Club
For just $25 a year, you can join the Cheapskates Club and get exclusive access to the Cheapskate Journal, the monthly e-journal that shows you how to cut the costs of everyday living and still have fun.
Joining the Cheapskates Club gives you 24/7 access to the Members Centre with 1000's of money saving tips and articles.
Click here to join the Cheapskates Club today!
11. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my email address?
This one is easy. When you login to the Member's Centre just click on your name at the top of the page to go straight to your profile page where you can update your details, change your password and find your subscription details.
Not a Cheapskates Club member? Then please use the Changing Details form found here to update your email address.
How do I know when my membership should be renewed?
Memberships are active for one year from the date of joining. You will be sent a renewal reminder before your subscription is due to renew. You can also find your membership expiry date on your profile page.
When you login to the Member's Centre just click on your name to go straight to your profile page where you can will find your join date and your expiry date.
What will you do with my email address?
We never rent, trade or sell our email list to anyone for any reason whatsoever. You'll never get an unsolicited email from a stranger as a result of joining this list.
How did I get on this list?
The only way you can get onto our newsletter mailing list is to subscribe yourself. You signed up to receive our Free Newsletter at our Cheapskates Club Web site or are a Platinum Cheapskates Club member.
12. Contact Cheapskates
The Cheapskates Club -
Showing you how to live life
debt free, cashed up and laughing!
Contact Cheapskates