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How to Spend Less at the Movies
Tweet Share on Facebook September 7, 2010 Comment (3)I'm a big movie fan and watch lots of movies. I can watch DVDs very cheaply or even free with Redbox or Netflix but I still like to go to the movies. For some movies, I just can't wait for them to come out on DVD. Also, big, action-packed summer blockbusters are a better experience seen on the large screen at the theater than on my small laptop screen. Here are some ways to keep the cost of going to the movies down.
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5 Tax Moves to Make Now
Tweet Share on Facebook September 2, 2010 CommentIt may seem a bit strange to be talking about income taxes in September. There are, however, good reasons to think about taxes well before April 15. For starters, there are some big changes in the tax code that go into effect in 2011. Depending on your income tax bracket and investments, some simple planning now could save you a bundle later.
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10 Ways to Get a Discount on Anything
Tweet Share on Facebook September 2, 2010 Comment (1)I used to be shy about asking for a better deal. Seeing sticky price tags marking up costly merchandise led me to believe that store prices were fixed, immovable. Boy, was I wrong.
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5 Ways to Simplify Your Personal Finances
Tweet Share on Facebook September 1, 2010 Comment (1)If you're combining your life with a new spouse, moving from one house to another, or just frustrated with the amount of documentation you have filed (or unfiled) in your basement, it's a good time to simplify your finances. Simplification is not only practical, it is beautiful. This is the concept of kanso, a Japanese aesthetic usually applied to gardens. Through a stretch of the mind, we can apply this beauty to our lives and our finances.
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Avoid These 5 Major Money Mistakes
Tweet Share on Facebook September 1, 2010 Comment (1)We all make mistakes. But part of life is admitting them, and then working to fix them. You might be surprised how major some money mistakes can be. Examine your financial habits carefully, and then determine whether or not you are making any of these five major money mistakes.
