Savvy savers are well-skilled at calculating the numbers for maximum savings at the checkout stand. However, it’s equally important to know the numbers when it comes to monitoring your health. And there’s no better place to take care of both sets of numbers than at Walmart, thanks to the big box … [Read more...] about Get free health screenings, affordable immunizations and more at Walmart
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Are you Portland’s top cheapskate?
Portland Living on the Cheap is looking for an editor and publisher. On the Cheap publishers run their sites, create their own editorial calendars and working together with the national On the Cheap network. It's like running an online newspaper. If you’d like to run a business as Portland's top … [Read more...] about Are you Portland’s top cheapskate?
When is the First Day of Spring?
As the cold winter days start to fade, many of us eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring. But when exactly is the first day of spring? The beginning of spring determined by the spring equinox, which typically falls on March 19, 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's the 2026 date along … [Read more...] about When is the First Day of Spring?
When is Daylight Saving Time? (Plus, Free Coffee and Doughuts)
Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight savings time, is the twice a year occasion when we set clocks forward by one hour in the spring and revert back an hour in the fall. Many of us remember it as springing forward and falling back. In recent years, daylight saving time has … [Read more...] about When is Daylight Saving Time? (Plus, Free Coffee and Doughuts)
When is Daylight Saving Time Ending?
Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight savings time, is the twice a year occasion when we set clocks forward by one hour in the spring and revert back an hour in the fall. Many of us remember it as springing forward and falling back. In recent years, daylight saving time has … [Read more...] about When is Daylight Saving Time Ending?
Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”
Spend your thrift store budget wisely Vintage, resale, thrift, antique; whatever you want to call it, let’s be honest, Portland loves second-hand stores. Quantity is not the issue in this town; It’s quality. In a town oversaturated with quirky and vintage, overpriced thrift shops lurk around … [Read more...] about Portland Thrift Shops: The 5 Most “Worth It”
When Will Your Stimulus Check Arrive?
Since the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, we've all been wondering when the stimulus check will hit our bank accounts. In this post you'll find the answers to how much you can expect and when it should arrive. How much will I get? How … [Read more...] about When Will Your Stimulus Check Arrive?
Companies Hiring Now in Portland
We've all seen the headlines of local companies shuttering their doors, laying off employees and preparing to weather the storm for the unforeseeable future. For our community members who were hit the hardest by these temporary closures, there is hope of getting back on your feet and working in one … [Read more...] about Companies Hiring Now in Portland
9 Discounts at Regal Cinemas
Saving money at the box office can be as tricky as a suspense thriller…or full of laughs like a comedy. However, here are 9 ways you can be a superstar discounts at Regal Cinemas. Even those who must see a film on opening weekend can still save a few bucks. The key is to plan ahead and be … [Read more...] about 9 Discounts at Regal Cinemas
Buy Our New Book to Save Big Bucks with Coupons
Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap's Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have just published “The Ultimate Guide to Coupons”. We share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. To make it super simple, the guide can be downloaded as an … [Read more...] about Buy Our New Book to Save Big Bucks with Coupons
Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute
Video copyright Trimet 2017 Have you ever ran up to the pay kiosk as the max train was pulling into the station, frantically clicking through the prompts and begging the machine to print your ticket before the train pulls away? If you haven't experienced this firsthand, I'm sure you've witnessed … [Read more...] about Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute
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