Over the last couple of years, the recession has forced most of us to tighten the belt a bit. Whether this means giving up a family home and downgrading to an apartment, trading in expensive cars for something that guzzles less gas, or simply eating more meals at home, we can all agree that having [...]
If you needed $1,500, would you rather give up your free time and work for it, or would you prefer someone to hand you $1,500 in cold hard cash, with absolutely conditions… no need to return the favor and no need to ever pay it back. You may think that those types of opportunities don’t [...]
When I look down some of the main roads where I live, I can expect to see mostly fast food and burger joints. I definitely wouldn’t call myself a health nut—I enjoy a good burger and fries loaded with ketchup, and I had pizza for dinner last night—but on the whole, I prefer to eat [...]
Two weeks of vacation just isn’t enough; you either get one shot at a long vacation (and come back to an insanely large pile of work) or break it up into small pieces to spread throughout the year (and 10-14 days spread over 52 weeks doesn’t cut it). The remedy? Weekend getaways. Sometimes simply getting [...]
We all know that it’s important to protect our environment, but sometimes it might seem like a chore, not to mention expensive. These tips will prove to you that there are inexpensive ways to go green. You may have to shell out in the beginning, but the cost saved over time can be significant, and [...]
Your baby will be attending college in 18 short years or less, so it’s time to start saving. And if you think college was expensive for you, just wait until you see the costs for your child. According to the website popularbabyproducts.com, the average cost for college in 2008 was just over $100,000 for all [...]
Most of us have had to cut back on expenses lately to save money, but that doesn’t mean that we have to stop having fun! There are cheap ways to keep yourself entertained. If you need some ideas to spark your creativity, here are a few helpful and cheap ideas: Support your local musicians! Go [...]
When you’re looking to buy a car, you have two options: new or used/pre-owned/slightly used/pre-loved, etc. While the direction you choose is entirely dependent on your own needs and desires, a used car is generally a better investment. New cars certainly have their advantages, and if you find a new car that has exactly what [...]
When you’re considering a home improvement project, it’s tempting to follow the do-it-yourself path in order to save money. It only seems to make sense to buy the materials yourself and not have to pay someone else to do the labor, where the real costs can add up. But sometimes, it’s just not worth it, [...]
Times are definitely tough, and you’ve been cutting back just like the rest of us. But your sanity doesn’t have to suffer; you need a vacation, especially now. You just need to find the cheapest way to travel. I say, a fun and relaxing time need not be expensive! Because of the sloping economy, you [...]
