Author: Angela Colley
My personal tag line might be, “There is probably a coupon for that.” At a young age, I mistook my parent’s coupon clipping for a game and I wanted to treasure hunt at the grocery store when I grew up. Now, I’m a freelance personal finance writer living in New Orleans, and while I realize there aren’t games to play at the grocery store, I still see saving money as kind of a big kid treasure hunt. When I’m not deal hunting, you can usually find me at a dog park, a local festival, or in my kitchen trying to master cooking.
7 Tips to Beat Hotel Fees
Angela Colley on May 30, 2012
Some hotels charge for everything – from using the Internet to using the parking lot. Those fees add up quickly. Here’s how to avoid them.
18 Tips to Give Your Credit Score a Boost
Angela Colley on May 28, 2012
Credit scores follow you anywhere you go in the financial world. Here’s how to make sure yours is the best it can be.
6 Questions to Ask Before You Do It Yourself
Angela Colley on May 23, 2012
Doing a home improvement project yourself could be a huge money saver – or it could be a disaster. While we all have unique skills, these tips will help you decide when to DIY and when to hire a pro.
19 Tips for Finding a Great Mechanic
Angela Colley on May 21, 2012
You can drive a well-maintained car for 300,000 miles – but you’ll need a good mechanic to make it happen. Here’s how to find one.
7 Steps for Fighting – and Beating – a Bad Landlord
Angela Colley on May 21, 2012
Don’t let a landlord run your life or ruin it. They may own the property, but you have rights. You just have to know how to use them.
Make Your Own Detergent and 20 Other Tips to Save on Laundry
Angela Colley on May 18, 2012
In this article we come clean on how to save 90 or more on laundry detergent and how to cut your washer’s electricity usage by 90 percent.
23 Ways to Lower the Cost of Home Improvement
Angela Colley on May 16, 2012
Whether it’s adding a bath or remodeling the kitchen, here’s how to find materials for a fraction of the price at big-box home improvement stores, hire the right contractor at the right price, and get that project done for less.
20 Ways to Save Big on Your Next Vacation
Angela Colley on May 11, 2012
Planning on taking a vacation this summer? Don’t forget your sunscreen, beach towels and this list of money-saving tips.
How to Buy and Sell Timeshares
Angela Colley on May 9, 2012
Want to know how to buy a timeshare for a fraction of its original cost? Have a timeshare you want to sell? Here’s what you need to know.
Online Dating: How to Find Love AND a Bargain
Angela Colley on May 7, 2012
Want to try online dating? Before you use your heart, use your head. I recently went online to review three top sites – here’s the straight scoop on what you pay and what you get.
19 Tips to Save on Entertainment
Angela Colley on May 2, 2012
The average American spends more than $2,000 yearly on entertainment. Here are 19 ways you can spend less.
30 Tips to Save on Food
Angela Colley on April 30, 2012
We set out to create the definitive list of tips for cutting food costs. Check it out – there’s bound to be an easily digestible idea or two that will help take a bite out of your grocery bill.
Housing Has Bottomed – It’s Time to Buy
Angela Colley on April 25, 2012
Housing hasn’t been this affordable in decades, and mortgage rates are near historic lows. We interview an expert who says now’s the time to buy, and offer advice on how to get ready.
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Co-Sign That Loan
Angela Colley on April 24, 2012
Co-signing any loan can be disastrous to your credit, finances, and future. But if you’re going to do it anyway, at least protect yourself.
7 Ways to Score Cheap Locally Grown Food
Angela Colley on April 19, 2012
Organic food is supposed to be better for your health – but it’s harder on your wallet. Here’s another option: Buy locally grown fruits and veggies.
4 Prepaid Services You Don’t Need
Angela Colley on April 16, 2012
From lawyers to calling cards, prepaid services can be convenient. But they’re not always cost-effective. Here are four you might be better off avoiding.
Foreclosure Feast – How the Rich Get Richer
Angela Colley on April 9, 2012
Thousands of taxpayer-owned foreclosed properties are about to be auctioned off, but very few taxpayers will be rich enough to bid.
Do Men Really Need Their Own Shampoo?
Angela Colley on April 5, 2012
It doesn’t matter if the bottle is gray or pink. The ingredients are often the same for men and women. But what about the price?
4 Free Tasty Apps for Foodies
Angela Colley on March 22, 2012
Not sure what to make for dinner? Don’t crack open a cookbook or even call Mom. Just look at your phone.
5 Tips for a Terrific Tattoo
Angela Colley on March 20, 2012
A new study shows more people – and more women – are getting tattoos than ever before. But before you go under the needle, take these steps to get the right art at the right price.
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