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7 Easy Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars
Tweet Share on Facebook December 30, 2010 Comment (3)What will your resolution be this New Year? The economy is still challenging and many of us are dealing with unemployment, upside-down loans, growing healthcare costs, and more. While you might have reduced some expenses since the start of the downturn, you also might have missed a few easy opportunities to save a few hundred dollars over the course of a year. The following seven ideas will help you keep more money in your wallet in 2011.
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Tweet Share on Facebook December 30, 2010 Comment (2)Does your home consume energy like it's at an all-you-can-eat buffet? Or, do you approach energy use like you're on Weight Watchers, and you're counting points at the salad bar? Chances are you fall somewhere in between.
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5 Frugal Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Tweet Share on Facebook December 30, 2010 Comment (1)Ready to party like it's 2011? You can celebrate and still start the new year with your bank account intact. Here are five frugal ideas:
1. Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year's Eve at home on TV. Curl up at home with the remote control and your new plasma tv (hopefully Santa brought you this) and watch Ryan Seacrest, Dick Clark and guest host Fergie ring in the New Year. Enjoy a star studded guest list of Avril Lavigne, Mike Posner, Jennifer Hudson and more—all from your own living room. Watching tv at home is a wonderful option, especially if you live in New York, where they just got 20 inches of snow, don’t worry about braving the elements in Times Square!
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10 Easy Ways To Save Money On Organic Food
Tweet Share on Facebook December 28, 2010 CommentWhile most of us are aware of the benefits of organic food, it is sometimes a tough pill to swallow knowing that organic products often cost a lot more than conventional products. If you are on a tight budget, it can be very discouraging to see regular butter listed at $3 a pound, and then look and see that organic butter is $5 a pound. However, there are ways to save money on organic food. Here are just a few of those ways.
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7 Financial Checkups for the New Year
Tweet Share on Facebook December 28, 2010 Comment (1)With the New Year just around the corner, now is the perfect time for a financial checkup. Just like changing the batteries in your smoke detectors when the time changes, January 1 is the perfect time to evaluate your finances. So here are seven financial checkups that will help put you on the right track in 2011.
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How to Make Your Resolutions Stick
Tweet Share on Facebook December 28, 2010 Comment (3)Each new year brings the return of two American traditions. First, there is the setting of New Year's Resolutions. This is an extensive tradition that ranges from the drunken half-promise during a post-midnight party to the sober goal-setting activity involving charts and graphs. The second tradition appears at the point, usually by the end of January, at which the resolutions have been forgotten or abandoned.
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7 Ways to Save More Money in 2011
Tweet Share on Facebook December 28, 2010 Comment (11)January is a period of self review, filled with promises and new financial goals. But the post-holiday cocktail of disorganization and unrealistic expectations can sabotage self-improvement plans, including efforts to save money.
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7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Tweet Share on Facebook December 22, 2010 Comment (3)You've been out looking at homes with your realtor all day. And as you walk through the door of the last house on your list, your mouth falls open. Finally, you've found The One, the perfect house. Stars begin to shimmer in your eyes. You love the layout, the paint colors, and the little powder room by the back door.
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Pay Off Debt and Recover in 3 Easy Steps
Tweet Share on Facebook December 22, 2010 Comment (1)You've finally had enough with your debt problems. You've let the issue sit far too long and all you've gotten out of the deal is misery, late fees, finance charges, and a large debt. You're ready to make a change, but you don't know where to start. Here is a basic three-step plan to help you pay off and recover from your debt problems.
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Do You Need a Safe Deposit Box?
Tweet Share on Facebook December 21, 2010 Comment (1)Safe deposit boxes, sometimes called safety deposit boxes, are safes located in a special part of your local bank. They are usually stacked and located in the vault at your bank, which is protected against more common threats like fire, flood, and even explosions. You can usually rent the safe deposit box, by the month, and the rate will vary from bank to bank.
