Cheap101 · Free lessons for living on less
Live well.
Spend less.
Make a little go further.
Practical ways to stretch your money, meet everyday needs, and enjoy life on a small budget—with Professor Ima B. Cheap as your friendly guide.
A tight budget can come from rising costs, a fixed income, illness, job loss, or circumstances you never chose. Whatever brought you here, you deserve useful help and a warm welcome. Your worth is never measured by your wallet.
You don’t need to buy anything to find something useful here.
A little humor. A little help. A lot of heart.
Free savings calculators
Check the math before you buy.
Type in your numbers and the answer appears right away. Free, no sign-up, nothing to buy.
Which package is the better deal? Use the same unit (oz, lb, count) for both.
See the real total after the discount and tax.
Find out what something costs each time you use it.
Is the big size still cheaper if some goes to waste? Use the same unit for both.
Turn a price into the hours it takes to earn it.
See how a small treat adds up if you skip it.
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Begin with what you need
What would make life a little easier?
Choose one useful place to start. There is no need to take on everything today.
The free classroom
Useful lessons for real life.
Explore practical ways to spend less, use what you have, and compare your options. Take what fits your circumstances and leave the rest.
How to Pay for College: FAFSA, Pell Grants, Scholarships and Work-Study
“5 Money-Saving Hacks You Can Start Today”
“Mastering the 50/30/20 Rule for Financial Freedom”
Auto Adieu: Embrace Public Transit’s Joyride!
The Subscribe & Save Strategy: How to Stack Discounts Like a Pro
How to Create a Zero-Based Budget
Cheap 101: Review Your Expenses
“The Art of Frugal Living: A Comprehensive Guide”
How to File Your Taxes for Free: IRS Free File, VITA and Other Free Help
A friendly place to ask
Let’s think it through together.
Tell Professor Ima what you have to work with: your budget, the food in your cupboard, or the choice you are trying to make. You can ask for one small next step.
- “I have $4 and some rice. Help me plan a meal.”
- “I need my money to last until Friday.”
- “What should I check before buying a used car?”
- “Help me compare the full cost of two flights.”
Professor Ima is an AI assistant and can make mistakes. Check current prices, program rules, and important details with the original source. Please keep passwords, payment details, and other private information out of the chat.