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Monthly Archives: November 2011
11 Important Regifting Tips
Do you have any unused, unwanted gifts in the back of your closet? Have you considered regifting them to save a little money this holiday season? Regifting is not completely taboo. If you do it well, regifting can be a … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Holidays, Personal Finance, Saving Money
Tagged gift taboo, recycling gifts, regift, regifting, repuropse gifts, rewrap, unwanted gifts
2 Comments
Don’t Make A Long-Term Commitment If You Don’t Have To
Many people have large contractual or recurring monthly expenses in their budget. Cell phones, gym memberships, club memberships, cable/satellite TV, and data plans for tablets are just a few of the ongoing expenses you may face. These can really add … Continue reading
Save Time and Money During the Holidays. Guaranteed.
If you followed any of the Black Friday news this year, you know that many stores including Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy pushed their opening times to midnight on Black Friday. Some stores, like Toys R Us and my local … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Frugal, Holidays, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping
Tagged Black Friday, don't shop, holiday spending, holiday time, save money, save time, Thanksgiving sales
2 Comments
Smoking Costs Much More Than The Price of Cigarettes
Most people only consider the cost of cigarettes when they calculate how much smoking is costing them. It’s easy to calculate this cost as you know exactly how much you are handing over in cash for each pack of cigarettes … Continue reading
Money Lessons Learned from Walt Disney World
Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite vacation destination is Walt Disney World (WDW) in Florida. Some would say I have an unhealthy addiction to the place whereas I would simply call myself a fan. Either way, my travels … Continue reading
Retirement Planning: Consider Your Time as Well as Your Money
Retirement can be a scary thing. You wouldn’t think so, since so many people look forward to the day when they can stop working and take it easy. However, the financial and emotional adjustments can cause problems if you aren’t … Continue reading
The (Sensible) Leap of Faith
Years ago I made the choice to leave the full time corporate world and go out on my own. I did it for many reasons, not the least of which was because I just couldn’t stand the toxic office games … Continue reading
10 Ways to Give Back During the Holiday Grind
Ah, the season of giving. Magic in the air, Christmas carolers echoing throughout packed shopping malls, Salvation Army collection bells ringing — it’s the most wonderful time of the year to do good for others…right? With your family’s jam-packed social … Continue reading
Effective Ways to Save Money
This article is written by SB, who blogs at One cent at a time, a blog dedicated to all round well-being for everyone including saving money, smart investments and improving productivity. Subscribe to his RSS feed via email or e … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Finance, Saving Money
Tagged expenses, income, money tips, one cent at a time, save money, Saving Money, saving tips
5 Comments
The Road To Wealth
This is a guest post by Ashley at Money Talks The road to wealth may not be a smooth ride, but the fact remains you are either moving towards wealth, or you are moving towards poverty. Everyone moves along this … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance, Saving Money
Tagged budget, Budgeting, creating a budget, earn more, money talks, road to wealth, spend less, tweaking a budget
2 Comments
10 Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving
The key to saving this Thanksgiving is to think and plan ahead. It’s never too early to start considering the cost of the holidays, especially when giving yourself some extra time can allow for great discounts and finds. The first … Continue reading
100 Money Slang Terms
While money isn’t actually made out of paper (it’s made out of cotton fibers), bills are sometimes referred to as “paper” in slang terms. That may change in the not too distant future. While “plastic” is a term which is … Continue reading
Get the Most From Your Magazine Subscriptions
I subscribe to quite a few magazines. Some I got for free, but I’ve paid for many of them. Up until recently I’d been guilty of giving my magazines a quick read and then tossing them into the recycling bin. … Continue reading
7 Reasons Not To Shop At Costco
I really have nothing against Costco. I think that they are a quality company and they treat their employees well, especially when compared to other retailers. I used to be a huge advocate of shopping at Costco and the great … Continue reading
Improve Your Concentration To Improve Your Finances
You might not think that your ability to concentrate for long periods of time would have much to do with money and finance. I thought that, too, until my concentration began suffering and eventually seemed to become non-existent. In recent … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Finance
Tagged concentrate, focus, improve finances, make lists, plan, reduce distractions, reward progress, ruining concentration, take breaks
4 Comments
A Frugal Person Is An Intelligent Person
Some non-frugal people have a perception that all frugal people are stupid, dumb, backwards, hillbilly housewives, and generally uneducated. I think this stereotype must come from the feeling that the really “smart” people are also very successful and thus don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money
Tagged basic math skills, creativity, Frugal, frugality, ingenuity, organizational skills, planning skills, research skills
7 Comments
What to Expect When Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
This is a guest post from Little Miss Moneybags If you’re house-hunting, a mortgage pre-approval is a great thing to have in your back pocket. It shows real estate agents and sellers that you’re serious, and can help move the … Continue reading
7 Credit Card Myths
You know your credit is an important part of your financial life. Indeed, a number of people, from bankers to insurers to landlords, use your credit score to determine your financial fate. From higher interest rates and insurance premiums to … Continue reading
Prepare for Financial Independence
The daughter of a friend of mine is getting married in a few weeks. While the guy seems very nice, I’m worried about the match. The daughter isn’t, in any way, prepared for financial independence. She just finished college and … Continue reading
10 Free Mobile Apps That Save Money
By Farnoosh Torabi, Manilla Financial Editor With the arrival of so many budget-friendly mobile applications, saving has never been quite so simple. Literally, at the tap of a finger, you can discover where to snag the best deals in town … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping
Tagged AllPoint, budget apps, CheapGas, CouponSherpa, free mobile apps, GroceryIQ, HowCast, Kayak, Manilla, Mint, mobile apps, money saving apps, RedLaser, save money, SnapTell
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