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How to Save Money on Electronic Purchases
If you do the majority of your shopping for electronics at Best Buy, Circuit City, or RadioShack then you are most likely overspending-especially on smaller ticket items like computer hardware and cables. In many instances, I have seen markups of well over 100%; Monster Cables are a great example of this. In order to get [...]
Better Save Than Sorry
I saw this on an ING billboard on my way to work today and I love it. I don’t know about you guys, but the recession-like economy is starting to show its colors. At first, most of us just pretended it was bad, but didn’t really care. Then, maybe we heard of a friend or [...]
ATM Fees Increase From Last Year
I get excited whenever I see one of my ATM’s or banks and automatically think that I should take some cash out, whether I need it or not. This is what ridiculous ATM fees have done to me. Nothing pains me more than taking out cash and getting charged a crazy amount just to get [...]
Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford
Hulurious video showing the obvious…kind of makes fun of everyone and has a nice irony in the ordering process.
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. Â As of late, there has been enormous amount of activity in Washington DC regarding the economy, almost too much. Â I can [...]
What Should You Do With Your Work Raises?
Although most of our raises fall below our expectations, we still expect and count on them. Raises are a little different than surprise windfalls like bonuses and tax refund checks in the sense that the money is spread out over a years worth of paychecks. This isn’t news to anybody, but the reaction to raise [...]
Going Out of Business Sales
You have probably heard the news; Circuit City is closing all of their doors. I smiled right along with Best Buy when I read the news, because like many, I thought I was in for some serious bargains. I went the morning the news was released looking for discounts on some electronic items I have [...]
Spend ‘Em If You Got ‘Em, Take a Vacation
Cash is king—having money when nobody else does is the best way to take advantage of investments and bargains. When entire sectors of business are struggling to get customers—like the vacation industry currently is—it usually represents a great time to snag up a bargain trip. Unfortunately, in the long run, this can represent less competition [...]
Optimize your Thermostat Settings
There seems to be a constant debate about the best ways to save with your thermostat. For example, does it take more energy to keep your house at a constant temperature or to re-heat/cool your home by lowering/raising your thermostat settings every time you are away? What should your settings be at in [...]
Great DIY Home Remedies
Desperate for pain relief? Give one of these great home remedies a try…
Eliminate ear mites… All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat’s or dog’s ear… massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, [...]
13 Ways to Save Money This Winter
Frank wrote a nice article yesterday regarding things to do financially before the end of the year. Â Those are routine maintenance tips that should serve you well as we wrap up 2008 in a very turbulent time, economically.
Another way to save money is to limit how much you spend heating your home. Â Winter is vicious [...]
10 Creative Uses for Coffee Filters
Who would have thought that coffee filters would be found so useful? I am not sure exaclty but I might be addicted to these random tips for around the house. If you have extra coffee filters around the house, read on and check out This Old House there are some other really awesome tips there as well…check [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
