All Posts Tagged With: "saving money"
Cheap Ways to Feed a Family of 4
Grocery bills are getting more costly every month. If you are trying to feed a family of 4 or more, it can quickly become a struggle to keep the fridge stocked and the family from bemoaning ‘pasta again?’. Here are some tips for keeping your family fed without breaking the bank: Preplan Your Menu If [...]
5 Ways to Supplement Your Lacking Income
Many working families still cannot fully make ends meet and live from one paycheck to the next. Those families have found that after calculating their monthly expenses from their monthly income, the sum total is in the negative. In this common scenario, there are typically two choices: You can cut some expenses out of your [...]
Rewards Program Offers EBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Bucks for Frequent Shoppers
The popular online shopping site eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is now offering a frequent shopper rewards program. EBay bucks will be distributed to US users of the online marketplace. EBay is jumping on the reward program bandwagon in order to get more buyers to the site and to keep its loyal shoppers buying more merchandise. Not the [...]
Verizon Wireless Hopes to Say Goodbye to Unlimited Plans (NYSE: VZ)
Unlimited use plans for cell phones is a consumer favorite for many. However, Verizon Wireless hopes to take that option away with the arrival of their 4G LTE network. This week at the Barclays Capital conference held in New York City, Verizon Wireless’s CEO Lowell McAdam stated that he hopes to ditch all unlimited plans [...]
Avoid Paying Too Much on Auto Repairs
If you drive a vehicle you can expect to run into occassional problems that require repairs. We have all heard horror stories from friends and family members about getting taken for a ride from an automobile shop. To avoid paying for unnecessary or overpriced repairs you need to have a basic understanding of car maintenance [...]
Consumers Shopping Online In Record Numbers
It’s no secret that online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past several years. However, this year online shopping hit record numbers on Black Friday. It seems that consumers did not want to get out and fight the masses at times as early as 3 a.m. Instead, they decided to sleep a little longer [...]
Consumers Prepping for Cyber Monday
Now that the chaos of Black Friday shopping has ending, people are gearing up for the next shopping deal day of the season, Cyber Monday. On November 30th, more shoppers will be turning to the internet to find the next amazing deal. An added benefit is that this time around, no one has to leave [...]
Shop Early Before Inventory Disappears
In the past, retailers have prepared for the holiday shopping season by stocking their shelves with plenty of backup products safely tucked away in the storeroom. Each year a new “must have” product reigns supreme with consumers willing to wait hours just for the chance to get their hands on the season’s prized possession. This [...]
Lay-away Programs – Boone or Bane for Consumers
According to a report on Fox News Business on Oct. 19th; retailers are apparently offering aggressive lay-away programs for the upcoming Christmas selling season. The primary focus of the report centered on Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us. These organizations are extending lay-aways options for those interested in purchasing higher ticket toys. Shopping for children during the Christmas [...]
Product Recalls– Stay Up to Date and Keep Your Family Safe
In August 2009 there were 49 product recalls announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Do you know what items have been recalled? Do you own any of these products? Do you know how to find this information? Funds are tight and Christmas is approaching which means consumers are looking for the good deals, [...]
Getting Geared Up For Winter
The cold weather is coming, and in some places it’s already here. This is usually the time of year when many people realize they need to buy new supplies for the weather, especially clothing. This can be a problem for your budget, but there are a few ways to save money and stay warm. Clearance [...]
Simple Tips To Stave Off Old Man Winter
In most parts of the country, autumn is when the temperature starts to lower. For this reason, a lot of people end up spending a lot of money trying to stay warm. There are a few different ways to cut these costs without making much of a change to your current routine. Blankets – Instead [...]
Does Buying In Bulk Really Save Money?
Different warehouse stores have been popping up around the country for many years. These stores offer normal products, such as toilet paper and food products, but in bulk. If you shop with a good eye in these stores, you can get much more product for your money. Here are a few tips to shopping wisely [...]
Are You An Informed Shopper?
Whether you are doing your weekly grocery shopping or comparing life insurance policies, the best way to ensure you are getting the best value for your money is to be an informed shopper. While many of us “think” we are savvy shoppers, in reality there are several common faux pas we make on a daily [...]
Planning A Wedding On A Budget
No one is immune to the changes in the economy, even future brides and grooms. With the average cost of a wedding exceeding $20,000 many couples are wondering if they can pull off their dream wedding without going broke. Luckily there has been a shift in consumer spending and more and more people are paying [...]
8 Reasons You Should Cancel That Costly Gym Membership
While New Year’s is the prime time to see expensive gym memberships rise in number, the gym clubs continue to make a large profit throughout the rest of the year simply because people are locked into contracts for a membership they no longer use or for memberships they forget to cancel. Working out is definitely [...]
Five Ways to Use a Rewards Credit Card to Live a Healthier Life
We are being bombarded with the message to live healthier lives. You are constantly seeing ads for healthier foods, and also exercise options to keep your body in shape. This is important because it can save you money on medical expenses. Here are five ways to use a rewards credit card to help you save [...]
5 Reasons You Should NEVER Buy A Puppy From A Pet Store
You’ve decided you are ready to add a new member to your family unit. Perhaps your children are begging for a puppy or you may live alone and want a pet for companionship. Whatever the reasons for wanting a cute and cuddly new puppy you should be fully informed before making any purchases. If this [...]
Cut Your Grocery Costs by Planting Your Own Garden
Spring has officially sprung and many parts of the country are eager to welcome the warmer weather after a long cold winter. Considered a time of rebirth and growth, spring is the time of year when many people are thinking about what they will grow in their home gardens this coming year. With the cost of groceries on [...]
Consignment Stores Are Gaining In Popularity
With everyone looking to make a deal and save some bucks these days consignment stores are seeing a surge in business. The standard ways of saving money such as clipping coupons or buying items when they are on clearance still rank high on the list of ways to keep more money in their pocket however more and [...]
Living In A Recession
This article is provided by Kathy Zengolewicz, a student of MakeMoneyFromWriting.com, where she is learning how to find freelance writing jobs and establish an online writing business. Kathy is the founder of The Ardent Author What is a recession? A recession is when there is a decline in industrial production, employment, real income, and wholesale-retail [...]
7 Tips for Saving Money As a Renter
When you rent the place you call home, you likely will be limited in the things you can do to improve the efficiency of your home, apartment or townhouse. But fear not, there are some really good ideas that renters can try to help save money on utilities and other living expenses. Here are 7 [...]
Are You Getting The Most From Your Employee Benefits?
There are many components that contribute to sound financial planning. Most of us are aware of the importance of spending less, saving more and sticking to a budget. However many people fail to recognize how some employee benefits can contribute to the household budget. Group health insurance, 401(k) plans and paid vacation days are some [...]
The Digerati Life Presents: Carnival of Personal Finance #178
This week, our friend SVB at The Digerati Life offers up the Carnival of Personal Finance #178 - the Struwwelpeter Edition. Empowering Mom: Wow, apparently being a work-at-home entrepreneur can induce a great deal of envy! Don’t let envious people get you down. The Frugal Duchess: Here are some great personal lessons that we can [...]
Never a Better Time to Become Frugal
As our economy continues to nose dive, it’s never been a better time to put away the credit cards and change from the “spend, spend, spend” attitude this generation has adapted to one of “pay off and save”. It’s probably not the best idea to sit back and try to ride-out the current market downswing [...]
5 Quick Money Lessons to Learn Now
Many times when it comes to money, there are a few sayings that stick with you throughout your lifetime. Famous clichés such as a penny saved is a penny earned and similar saying that Grandma taught you certainly weren’t far off the mark. As more and more people struggle with debt, there are some more [...]
Being Frugal Doesn’t Mean Overlooking Quality
Frugality is becoming an increasingly widespread topic of interest. Saving money where you can is important to living within your means and still having what you need. There are some things however that you need to consider when living the life of the frugal. Here are some tips for living frugally and resourcefully. Avoid Bad-Quality [...]
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We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...