Archive for April, 2010
Should I consider buying a motor scooter to save money?
I`ve been thinking about doing this myself: purchasing a motor scooter to save on gasoline. It`s an idea that seems to be taking hold with other commuters, too. My situation is conducive to having one. I live within about six blocks of my job, in a mostly residential neighborhood. It`s a nice situation. But, I [...]
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Wins With Apple’s (NYSE: APPL) iPad Release
Apple (NYSE: APPL) released the iPad this weekend according to schedule, and is considered an alternative to Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and Sony and Hewlett-Packard’s (NYSE: HPQ)tablet PCs. Amazon is likely to benefit greatly from the iPad, despite the fact that it is a direct competitor to the Kindle. The Kindle [...]
What Are the Important Financial Lessons I Need to Teach?
Teaching begins in the home. That`s an understatement. But, do most parents take the time to teach their children about money and how to handle it properly? Unfortunately, the answer in many cases is no.` This causes all kinds of problems for the adolescent when they are put into the position of having to make [...]
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) Offering Short-term, High-Interest Loans Similar to Payday Loans
For a fee of about $10 per $100 borrowed, customers of banks like Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and U.S. Bank can get an advance on their paycheck. This fee translates the same as an annual percentage rate of 120% or more – if repaid in under a month according to the Center for Responsible Lending. [...]
Save Money on Groceries
Another trip to the supermarket reveals higher prices on products across the board. It seems that everything has gone up. The budget is straining to keep up. So, smart grocery shoppers look for ways to cut back. Here is how they are performing that task: Buy non-brand name products. While this is not an earth-shattering [...]
How Much Should I Have In Savings?
First, let us establish that there are two types of savings: short term and long term. Short Term. This is for easy access to cash that is needed right away. You should use this money for repairs on vehicles, appliances, or other unexpected emergencies like insurance deductibles. You should have at least two or three [...]
Apple iPad Users Face Battery Charging Confusion (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Early-adopters were able to get their hands on the Apple iPad (NASDAQ: AAPL) today and found out that charging the device is not as simple of a process as one might think. Previously with iPod touch and iPhone devices, users could simply plug their devices into a USB port of any computer to charge their [...]
Easy Way to Pay – Pay Bills Online and On Time
If you are not already taking advantage of online bill paying, then you need to re-evaluate this and start doing it. Here are the reasons why: Convenience. Long gone are the days of sitting down and writing out individual checks for every payment you make. You save money by not having to buy checks as [...]
How Smart Buyers Shop
Here are some tips you can use to be a smart buyer and keep from spending too much. These were originally posted in July of 2010: Tip One: Smart Buyers Do Not Use Credit Cards. The reason is that you will spend more money. Study after study has proven that credit card usage leads to [...]
How to avoid financial pitfalls
Let`s face it, we all need this talk every now and again as a way to remind us of what to avoid in our financial dealings. So, here we go: Stay Out of Debt. I hear some of you moaning not that again! Yes, you need to keep hearing this until it takes hold in [...]
How Can I Get My Finances in Order When They are In Such a Mess?
Everyone has heard the old saying you have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run.` It`s no different with your finances. If you look at it any other way, you will continue to feel frustrated and it will be easier to give up than to keep going. Make an Easy Plan. The [...]
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) May Take Over NBC
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is looking to take over the NBC network. Owners of television stations carrying programming from ABC, CBS (NYSE: CBS) and Fox are looking for concessions from Comcast. It’s a competitive disadvantage for the other networks if Comcast gives NBC stations something the other stations can’t get. In a meeting with Comcast, the [...]
What are the most fuel efficient cars available?
As we continue to feel the squeeze on our wallets in the form of gasoline prices that are well over $3.00 per gallon, many are asking what vehicles are available at dealerships right now that have the best fuel mileage. Here`s the breakdown of the top ten. This list is based on 15,000 miles per [...]
Financial Check-up – How Do I Know That I Am on The Right Track?
As a wise steward of your financial resources, it is a good idea to stop and examine where you are and how you are doing with regard to financial goals. To that end, the following will help you attend to that task by focusing on the basics. Budget. Do you have a budget in place? [...]
This was a great article. I was just trying to figure out how my family could set up a budget ...
I find that I can nickle and dime myself to death! 
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