All Entries Tagged With: "saving money"
Should You Buy or Lease a Car?
Tweet For most Americans, the cost of owning a car (or cars) falls second only to maintaining housing expenses. Generally, you’re left with either buying a vehicle (new or used) or leasing. While leasing is often considered the most expensive decision over time, there are many happy drivers who wouldn’t think of buying a car. [...]
Save Money by Pickling Fruits and Vegetables at Home
Tweet When you think of the word pickled, what comes to mind? Do you picture briny cucumbers in glass jars sitting among condiments in the grocery store or do you envision the art of pickling or preserving products so they can be eaten at a later date? If the latter is what you had in [...]
What New College Students Need to Know About Money
Tweet Most new college students enter into higher education with their eyes wide open. It’s a milestone in life and for most, it’s the first time to really set out on their own. Unfortunately, there isn’t much financial education to go along with this transition into adulthood and that can spell trouble. There are a [...]
Amazon Prime Now Has iPad App for Instant Video Streaming
Tweet Good news for Amazon Prime members. The service now has an Instant Videos app for the iPad. You can watch your favorite movies and TV shows on the go for no additional cost. This is perfect for vacations and business trips. Best of all, it’s a perk of having an Amazon Prime membership. If [...]
What is Really Making You Poor?
Tweet If you’re a regular reader of topics related to personal finance, you’re probably quite familiar with seeing statements that suggest people are poor, or at best living paycheck to paycheck because of their choice to buy coffee, watch cable television, or buy books instead of borrowing them from the library. To validate this point [...]
How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save?
Tweet Figuring out how much money to save with each paycheck is the million dollar question. You’ll hear countless suggestions: five percent, ten percent, 100 dollars, enough to max out your IRA, and so on. While most of these suggestions are probably good ideas, they are meaningless when it comes to assessing your personal situation. [...]
5 Tips to Help You Take Advantage of Happy Hour
Tweet What’s there not to love about Happy Hour? It gives you a chance to wind down after work, sample food from area restaurants, and enjoy discounted drinks ranging from bottled beer to cocktails. Despite what you may think, not all Happy Hours are created equally. In order to fully appreciate and enjoy this type [...]
Saving Money on Family Summer Vacations
Tweet Taking a family vacation this summer doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. In fact, you’re likely to have a better time by being creative. In addition to providing free entertainment, many destinations have other ways to appease the budget traveler. Think outside the box, save more money for your child’s education or your [...]
How Bartering and Trading Helps You Make Money and Help the Environment
Tweet Save Money and the Environment I live in a small town with a handful of clothing stores. That’s why I was thrilled when a local business owner announced she was hosting a clothing swap at her hip store Willow. I gathered up a bag full of unwanted items from my closet, entered the date [...]
Moving Made Easy – How to Save Money, Time, and Reduce Stress While Moving
Tweet Preparing for a Move I don’t know many people who enjoy moving. It usually involves a lot of heavy lifting, cleaning, costly transportation or moving services, and small things to take care of which can lead to a lot of stress. It doesn’t have to be this way and if you spend a little [...]
The Secret to Saving Money
Tweet Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a secret to saving money? Actually, there is. Unfortunately, most experts cloud it with phrases such as “spend less than you earn” or “pay yourself first.” Granted, these are common tips that can be used to help you save money, but if that’s all there was to [...]
Saving Money on Five Dollar Gas and Other Concerns
Tweet With gas prices on the rise once again, it’s hard to predict how much the added expense will affect the average family. Experts seem to think that consumer confidence is up despite the fluctuation which leaves me feeling a bit skeptical. If the average person is ready to accept $4 a gallon gas, what happens when [...]
24 Ways to Save on Your Tax Preparation Fees
Tweet In today’s economy, everyone is looking to save money on their groceries, car insurance, monthly rent expenses, and more. Luckily, this can work for tax time too. Below, we’ve outlined some of the top ways you can save money as April 15 nears, including: 9 ways to get prepared for your tax appointment 10 [...]
Five Places to Find Discount Prescription Eyeglasses
Tweet Do you gasp in shock every time your optometrist offers you a pair of $300-$400 eyeglasses? Do you have more than one family member needing corrective lenses? If you don’t want to go into debt after every eye exam, you’ll want to pay careful attention to what I’m going to say next. It pays [...]
How to Have a Memorable Valentine’s Day Without Spending Any Money
Tweet With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of spending money you don’t have on things that you don’t need. If you’re looking for ways to make your loved ones feel special this February 14th but don’t want to go broke doing so, you’ve come to the right [...]
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