Archive for November, 2008
Auto Industry Lowers Prices During Hard Times
While the automakers are on captiol hill begging for a bailout, consumers are made to belive that automobile prices are at an all time low. Some reports have cited cars are now selling at a 20-30% discount and 0% financing is making a comeback. Does this mean it’s time to buy?
In my opinion, the 20-30% [...]
Thanksgiving Expenses
The average price per family to make Thanksgiving dinner is approximately $44.61. This breaks down to about $4.61 per person, assuming a meal is created for 10 people. I found this estimate to be pretty close to what I paid last night at the grocery store last night. However, I’m assuming this estimate doesn’t include [...]
Black Friday Deals
As the mighty Turkey day rolls over and goes to sleep, keep in mind that some of the best deals of the year are the very next day: BLACK FRIDAY!
The term was originally coined due to the fact that retail stores were trying to pump up their sales and “get into the black” financially, something [...]
No More Pricey Pedicures with PedEgg
Andrea wrote us yesterday wanting to let us (and our readers) know about a way to save money by not getting expensive pedicures. She suggests a PedEgg to remove dry callous skin (eww) and better maintain your tootsies for a low one time price of $9.99. These can be found at Bed, Bath & Beyond, [...]
As Gas Prices Fall, Take the Following Actions
If there is one good thing about our weakening economy, it’s the price of oil. Because gas has been going down lately, it’s important you take the following actions to avoid saving too much at the pump. Take advantage of the cheap gas prices before its too late!
Make sure your tires are all inflated [...]
Nightmarish Piggy Bank: The Face Bank
I have no idea how long this thing has been around but either way its completely scary and yet somehow, kinda cool. The Face Bank is a money eating piggy bank robot which features an object sensitive sensor to distinguiss be tween coins. Money eating could mean so many things so realize that I mean [...]
8 Tips to Save on Car Rentals
Renting a car is generally a cheaper option to hailing multiple cabs when your traveling, but is often overlooked as an option. If the situation allows, consider renting a car and use following tips to save on the rental.
Search for Coupons. Most major car rental companies have a variety of free online coupons floating around [...]
Blackberry Storm Review
For those of you out there clamoring to get the latest Blackberry toy, cool your heels and do your homework. Engadget, which happens to be the largest blog ever, recently released a review of the Blackberry Storm and they found a few things that might give you pause. Remember it’s always better to research the [...]
Google Introduces GMail Themes
While this is perhaps not the most conducive to personal finance, I did want to make a quick point to everyone that Google has delevered a pretty cool tweak to their mail system. Gmail Themes offer the user the abailty to change the way you see your amil and I have to say its pretty [...]
Awesome Financial Calculators for Microsoft Excel
I was recently accosted by my credit card company about my autopayments to my credit card. After establishing that they were pleased by the fact that I was paying well over my minimum, it was almost too much. How does that work? Well, when you pay too much to USAA, that extra amount goes towards [...]
In a Down Market, Be Leery of Stocks or Funds with High Yields
When the stock market is volatile like it has been lately, it’s natural for investors to seek safe havens for their money. Stocks or funds with high yields can appear to be the safe return you are looking for. But approach these investments carefully, because stocks and funds in a sickening market often appear unrealistically [...]
8 Tips For Your Cell Phone Bill
Sunday was the wonderful obligatory day of watching football all day with friends and a few beers and the conversation turned towards our cell phones. The most common feeling is that no one is terribly happy with what they have; there is always something better. One thing that we would all like to see though [...]
Now is a Great Time to Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
You keep reading about ways to make money or take advantage of our down market, usually the article is a hoax or entails a substantial amount of risk. I think we have discovered a great way to not only take advantage of the down market, but also use it for a tax benefit and to [...]
Is The New Mortgage Bailout Any Good?
I hate to be critical when the government seems to be trying its best but I just can’t help it. I am confused and frustrated by this goverment’s train of thought as well as policies some times and, natch, I want to let you, dear reader, know all about it.
The first bailout we had that [...]
Veterans Day Sales
As we take this Tuesday to reflect on all that the armed forces have given us, I wanted to also point out that one thing you might keep an eye out for are Veterans Day sales. At first I thought, look at these companies and stores shamelessly having bargains and sales in order to entice [...]
