by AlisonS on July 29, 2008
Looking to save more money on your grocery bill? Try increasing your bounty of coupons by trading. There are plenty of online resources for turning coupons you don’t want into coupons you do want. Getting started is pretty easy. Here are a few tips to get going on the world of coupon trading.
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by AlisonS on July 9, 2008
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Slurpies ended up costing some 7-Eleven fans more than a buck after a recent security breach at Citibank ATM’s located in 7-Eleven stores. According to an article from CNNMoney on ATM security, you are much safer using a cash machine at your bank rather than at a convenience store. Here are some [...]
by AlisonS on July 2, 2008
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The idea of setting aside a chunk of your paycheck every month may seem impossible, especially after you fill your gas tank, buy groceries and pay your landlord. But there are some simple ways you can start saving small amounts of money that will add up big over time.
Save Automatically
Check with your [...]
by AlisonS on June 27, 2008
There’s a school of thought that when it comes to spending, cash is harder to hand over than credit. Some financial experts believe that you’ll actually spend less if you’re paying with cash using the envelope system because it’s easier to see the value in a $100 bill than just paying with a credit card. [...]
by Nathan on June 25, 2008
Getting a gym membership may seem like a great idea. But it’s only a good deal if you actually use it. If you feel the need to get your body beach ready, but you don’t have much money, follow these tips.
Walk
It’s free and it requires virtually no equipment, except maybe for a [...]
by Nathan on June 24, 2008
The high cost of gas is likely getting you down, but there may be other ways your car is sucking your wallet dry. Here are 10 ways you may be wasting money with your car.
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Someone Else Washes Your Car
Chances are you’ve got a bucket, a hose and soap. Rather than forking over [...]
by Nathan on June 21, 2008
Sales are super and discounts are delightful, but freebies are fantastic! Just this week I received a free stick of deodorant, a free sample of Dunkin Donuts coffee, a coupon for free yogurt and a coupon for a free box of cereal. Here are a few of the places to visit regularly in order to [...]
by Nathan on June 20, 2008
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 [...]
by Nathan on June 13, 2008
It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 or 45, it’s time to start thinking about retirement. This doesn’t mean weighing your options between Florida and Arizona or considering whether you’ll take up boccie ball or golf. The important thing to think about is whether you’re stashing enough away for your [...]