Katy Wolk-Stanley, a.k.a. The Non-Consumer Advocate is a Portland, Oregon based RN and writer who describes herself as a utility bill scholar, library patron, laundry-hanger-upper and teenage boy wrangler. She’s been featured on The Today Show, The NY Times and The National Enquirer.
Putting the Dollar Tree cleaner ‘LA’s Totally Awesome’ to the test!
Life
February 19, 2018
If you have a home to clean, you likely already have your favorite brands. Maybe it's Shout to pre-treat your laundry, Pine…
16 not-so-obvious tips for saving money!
Money & Credit
February 16, 2018
If you're a fan of money expert Clark Howard, you probably make a habit of scanning the internet for fresh…
How to make some serious extra cash with focus groups
Jobs & Military
January 24, 2018
If you want to bring in extra money without a long-term commitment, then you might want to look into participating in a…
Holiday gifts you should start working on now!
Holiday Shopping
November 1, 2017
We all have a great aunt Ethel who crochets toilet paper cozies from January through December, and has never experienced…
Can these beauty ‘hacks’ really save you money?
September 27, 2017
It seems that the internet these days overcrowded with tips for just about anything you can imagine. You know the…
8 money-saving tips for renters
Homes & Real Estate
September 5, 2017
Do you click on money-saving real estate articles only to find that everything is geared toward homeowners? Well then, you're one…
Keep an eye out for these garage sale items for big savings
Deals & Savings
May 5, 2017
Garage sale season is upon us, which can mean either: A) Time to get rid of the excess within your…
9 ways to keep costs down at home while you’re away on vacation
Money & Credit
May 2, 2017
When the subject of frugal vacationing comes up, the focus is understandably on the cost of the actual vacation. You know, the airfare,…
How to get stains out of almost anything
Life
April 24, 2017
It can seem like half of the work of maintaining a clean home is the baffling challenge of stain removal. It would…
12 ways to practice extreme frugality
Deals & Savings
April 21, 2017
If you’re a fan of Clark Howard and Clark.com, you may already be employing some our favorites money-saving tips like…
Keep your car spotless with these 5 easy cleaning hacks
Cars
April 11, 2017
After your home, a car is likely the second most expensive purchase you'll make in your lifetime. Because of that, it's essential…
Even odd jobs add up: Here are 21 bizarre gigs that paid off
April 5, 2017
Unless you stay in the first job you're ever hired into, you're likely to go through a variety of different jobs throughout…
The key to super-easy furniture refinishing
Homes & Real Estate
April 4, 2017
I grew up in a family that enjoyed refurbishing antique furniture. It was hours of work for my parents and involved…
100-year-old life hacks you can still use today!
Life
April 4, 2017
Although the term "life hacks" is a relative newcomer to our daily vernacular, the idea of household tips and tricks…
6 splurges that will save you more in the long run
Money & Credit
April 3, 2017
It may seem counter-intuitive, but you will often save money in the long run by spending more in the here and…
Do cheap cleaners actually work? Here’s what happened when we put a $2 product to the test
Deals & Savings
March 29, 2017
I'm always on the lookout for multi-use products to use in my home, (fewer products bought = less money spent!)…
31 extreme money-saving tips from the cheapest of the cheap
Deals & Savings
March 22, 2017
Are you tired on clicking articles that promise you the '10 bestfrugal tips!' but are disappointinglyjust the same old suggestions…
Home cleaning hacks that actually work!
Life
March 18, 2017
What is it about the word 'hack' that elevates a mundane chore into something more fun? Is it because a…
How to get that HGTV decorating look you love for a fraction of the cost
Homes & Real Estate
March 13, 2017
Do you watch the HGTV channel and lament that you'll never be able to afford the luxurious home accents featured…
Doctor’s appointments: How to get the most bang for your buck
Health
February 16, 2017
Going toa doctor's appointment can be a frustrating experience. Endless waits in both the waiting and the exam rooms, and…
Why did a gorilla-shaped Cheeto just sell on eBay for $99,900??
Money & Credit
February 9, 2017
You may not be awarethata gorilla-shapedFlaming Hot Cheetojustsold on eBay for $99,900. Yes, you read that right, $100 shy of…
What happened when we put ‘Fix That Thing’ Sugru to the test
Life
February 7, 2017
I'm huge fan of fixing my stuff instead of replacing it. This mindset saves me a ton of money, but…
Want to brag about your Harvard Education? Now you can for free!
Education
February 1, 2017
If you missed out on attending an Ivy League university due to your less than stellar grade point average, then I've got great news for…
Labor nurses tell you what to pack (and not pack) for the hospital
Life
January 24, 2017
If you're at the end of your first pregnancy,you're likely overwhelmed with advice onwhat to pack forthehospital. Make the mistake…
Why you should consider making January a ‘no buy’ month
Money & Credit
January 3, 2017
January 1st isan opportunity for a clean slate, and for most people that means the traditional New Year's resolution toeat…