Saving Money On Your Car Insurance
Thanks to some popular commercials, we all know that we could be saving money on our auto insurance, but have you actually checked to see how much you could be saving? Many people don’t actually take the time to shop around and realize that they really could be saving money on their insurance. I recommend [...]
Saving Money When Going to the Movies
The big screen, the rumbling sound, the smell of popcorn, who doesn’t love going to the movies? Unfortunately the regular price tickets for movies has gotten to be so expensive that it keeps many of us from going. Lucky for us, there are ways to see movies for less. Here are just some ways to [...]
What is Frugality?
Wikipedia defines frugality as
“Frugality is the practice of
acquiring goods and services in a restrained manner, and
resourcefully using already owned economic goods and services, to
achieve a longer term goal.“
In the times we are in, it has become all the rage. Being frugal and living on less is one way that people are surviving this recession. A [...]
Further Proof of the Importance of an Emergency Fund
A few weeks ago my wife and I noticed that the A/C was on but it wasn’t blowing out any cool air. Turns out it was a bad capacitor. That wouldn’t have been so bad but while they were here fixing it they noticed that our electrical panel is in poor shape. Water should NOT [...]
Saving Money on Coffee
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I saw this article and it reminded me of how much we spend on habits like picking up a coffee on the way to work. “The Java Dilemma: Saving on Coffee in Tough Times” suggests some alternatives to buying that morning coffee, even the fancy ones. Buying your own [...]
Staying Fit on a Budget
I saw this video on YouTube and it reminded me that staying fit is very important, even when money is tight. I’ll admit, I can be as lazy as they come, but I have to workout some times and when I can do it at home for not a lot of money, even better! The [...]
Liquidation Sales Aren’t What They Seem
I just saw a report on Good Morning America about these “Going Out of Business Sales” that we all see the ads for. Linens N’ Things and Circuit City are two of the bigger names that have closed stores lately and it turns out, the “bargains” that they are giving aren’t bargains at all.
These stores [...]
Fuel Prices Have Dropped… Time to SAVE!
I just drove by the gas station and regular unleaded is down to $1.89 a gallon. To think, just a few months back analysts were saying it was passing $4.00 and headed $10.00 very soon. Now that the fuel prices are back down and there is a little more money in our wallets, what do [...]
Christmas is Coming
I walked in to Wal-Mart yesterday and there were already rows and rows of Christmas trees, lights, stockings, and all the other items that we love to adorn our homes with. It is official, Christmas is on the way! It’s funny how every year Christmas seems to sneak up on us. Even though it is [...]
Trip to Florida
Just wanted to let you all know I’ll be heading to Florida for the weekend so i won’t be posting for a few days. In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you save money while on vacation.
Stay in Vacation Rentals- I know, as a VRBO.com employee, I am biased, but vacation rentals [...]
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