Budgeting
2009 Black Friday Deals Leaked
This is one of those moments where you should be wary of impulse buying: corporations created this pseudo holiday and are enjoying every minute of it … especially when you say
Wow, I wouldn’t normally buy this, but its too cheap not to!”
Be sure you are buying what you can afford. Oh yea…and don’t trample anyone….
Droid vs iPhone vs Palm Pree vs MyTouch: Total Cost of Ownership
Wow, that was a long title, but this is exactly what it says, a comparison of all these phones and what it might end up costing you in the long run.
Its hard to really condone some of these phones simply because, not only are they wicked expensive, but in order to fully realize their potential, [...]
26 iPhone Apps to Save You Money in Your Small Business
FastUpFront.com has created a list of the best iPhone applications that can save you both time and money in your small business. Some of the topics are personal assistance, time management, news, business tools, finance, information, file management, and travel tools. I could list them out here with all the links and what not, but [...]
Phone Carriers are Stealing Your Money
Tod Philips over at Geeks Are Sexy wrote up a great piece on how he is saving a ton of money on Skype and the unreal taxes being charged to his long distance account. Almost 30%!! Check it out.
Are Internet Service Providers Ripping Us Off?
Yes. Yes they are. One in particular to me anyway. Yesterday, Frank wrote an article about how we shouldn’t have to pay for GPS map updates. If you read closely you might have read that he mentioned me and my issues with paying for an internet connection. Its not that I don’t WANT to pay [...]
Cutting Monthly Bills Out of Your Budget
Give yourself a raise and cut unnecessary monthly expenses out of your budget. Saving approximately $200/month is similar to getting a $5,000 raise when you consider taxes and other miscellaneous paycheck deductions. This may seem like a good, but unrealistic idea–perhaps, but at least look at your expenses and see if you can cut some [...]
Weddings: Who Pays for What?
This is a guest post by Robbin Montero
Having your parents bear the entire expense of a wedding and reception is not a birthright.
Dowries no longer exist in our culture. Also long gone by the wayside is the old notion that the bride’s family is financially responsible for the entire cost of the wedding and reception. [...]
Home Heating Bill Tricks
Where I live the temperature gets low. We are talking like 12 degrees Fahrenheit, before the wind starts collecting its due. Being the apprentice of a Frugal Master (Frank) I have ratched down our heat to 65 (sometimes 68) degrees. Sure, we can do the usual things where we put on ectra layers but personally [...]
Survival in Tough Times: Smart Shopping
This is a guest post from Al Jacobs, who is the publisher of OnTheMoneyTrail.com. His book is called Nobody’s Fool: A Skeptics Guide to Prosperity.
When economic times are good, you may be inclined to shop with little regard for price or value. But when conditions turn sour it’s another story. As your dollars must now be [...]
Jump Start Your Efficient Economy
The Money Life Network has organized another group project entitled “Jumpstart YOUR Economy: Tips for Starting The New Year Off Right,” and we have to say, that we are excited to write about it. As of late, there has been enormous amount of activity in Washington DC regarding the economy, almost too much. I can [...]
If You Like it Then You Better Put a Tax On It
Taxes are right around the corner. Most of us hope we get a decent return, while others just hope they don’t have to drain their savings to cover the bill. But have you ever really given thought to how much of your money actually goes to taxes? It’s amazing that we have any money left, [...]
Back to Basics in 2009
For many a new year brings a new hope. It means that your taxes are just about ready to be filed, and new resolutions are ready to be attempted. My take on resolutions are that they shouldn’t be tied to jsut the beginning of the year but should be laid in place and maintained with [...]
Buying Christmas Gifts for a Large Family
We have a large family that has a relatively unusual tradition every year. Anywhere between 20 and 25 people sit in a circle in a large 1960’s living room and open gifts. One at a time. Then we all talk at once about each gift. Then everyone gets a drink or “one more piece of [...]
2008 Top Financial Web Sites
Kiplinger recently released their top picks for 2008 best investing and financial services web sites. Coincidentally, they picked their own site for the best tax calculator. Take a look at the following sites, the financial fundamentals everyone should know is spread amongst them all!
Bonds: Investinginbonds.com. A one-stop shop, this free site provides historical [...]
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 [...]
