Southwest airlines is offering you a cheap way to travel, starting at $59 one-way from select cities. There are dozens of cities for cheap travel in the hundreds. Traveling to Chicago recently you can save big by traveling on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, to save money. Book by 08/28/2008 for travel 09/16/2008 - 11/19/2008. Chicago (Midway), IL $122 one-way, [...] [...more]
photo credit: MiNe (sfmine79) Whether you’re tired of cooking, too busy to shop for groceries, or just in the mood for your favorite restaurant, there are ways to save money when you’re dining out. Avoid an expensive check while still enjoying a nice meal out of the house. Buy Discount Gift Certificates Head to Restaurant.com for discounted [...] [...more]
photo credit: Skype Nomad With food costs going up and budgets getting squeezed, one way to save money is by preparing meals at home. Eating low-cost meals doesn’t have to mean buying cheap, unhealthy food. Beyond clipping coupons there are ways to slash your food spending and start cooking on a budget. Plan Meals The worst thing [...] [...more]
Here’s a message to all of you shopaholics out there: it’s time for change. Grocery bills are going up. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Energy prices have jumped. Something has got to give and needless shopping is a good place to start. The key to saving money is to stop spending it. There are several things [...] [...more]
If the sink leaks, the tub gets clogged or your new pants need hemmed, the first thought is to call a professional. But there are plenty of online sources for detailed information on every DIY project from building decks to writing resumes. So before you pay someone to do your work- why not save money [...] [...more]
Green is the new black. But being earth-friendly will not only help the planet, it will help your budget. There are tons of ideas at GreenandSave.com (http://www.greenandsave.com/). Here are a few ways being green can save you some green. photo credit: pfala Give Your Fridge Some Breathing Room. One of the easiest [...] [...more]
Many of us spend a lot of time working at our computers. In fact- aren’t you looking at one right now? So why not let the computer do some work for you? There are lots of great websites out there that can save you money. Here are a few to check [...] [...more]
Rising flood waters in the Midwest mean something else will be going up: your grocery bill. Recent flooding across Iowa (http://www.flood2008.iowa.gov/) ruined millions of acres of crops. Record rain fall drowned fields, taking with it one million acres of corn and two million acres of soybeans according to crop experts with [...] [...more]
For most of us, our home is our biggest investment. Keeping it in good condition is essential for protecting that investment, but home improvement projects can be costly. I’ve found several ways you can cut back on those costs and make fixing up your home a little more affordable. Visit the Post [...] [...more]
I admit it. I’m addicted. Coffee is a weakness for me. While I realize that my $4 lattes can add up quickly to be a major budget buster I am just not ready to give up my vice. I am willing to seek out bargains in [...] [...more]
