Archive for 'Spending'

14 Things You Should Always Buy Used
Jun 18, 2012 - Would you like to be $5,000 to $50,000 richer by this time next year? It might be as simple as thinking "pre-owned" rather than new. Here's a list of things you should never buy new - see if you can add to it.

15 Easy Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Jun 14, 2012 - Yet another study has come out saying Americans aren't committed to eco-friendly spending. I don't believe it – because there are very simple tips for saving both the environment and your money.

29 Ways You Waste Cash
Jun 13, 2012 - Being smart with your money is easy on big purchases. But what about all the little ways you can leak cash? Here's how to plug the holes.

The Ultimate Online Father’s Day Gift Guide
Jun 08, 2012 - Father's Day is a week from Sunday. If you haven't bought a gift yet, there's still time to order the perfect one online.

11 Vaccines That Can Save Your Money and Your Life
Jun 07, 2012 - Adults need vaccines too – and this guide will help you determine which ones can save you the most, whether you're 18 or 68.

Why Gas Prices Are High – and 14 Ways to Save
Jun 06, 2012 - The United States is using less gas, and prices are falling. But shouldn't they be falling faster? Here's why not – and what you can do about it.

How “A-Ha!” Moments Can Save You Money
Jun 05, 2012 - Some of us learn financial lessons slowly over time. Others discover them all at once. I call them "a-ha!" moments.

Restaurants: 4 Ways to Eat Healthier for Less
May 30, 2012 - We eat out to indulge ourselves, not for the health benefits. Even so, new research suggests we're getting more calories and less value than you might expect.

How to Shop for Disease-Fighting Antioxidants
May 29, 2012 - We've all heard about the health benefits of antioxidants, but what exactly are they? And how can you tell if your diet provides enough of them? Read on for answers – and a handy antioxidant shopping list.

10 Things Worth Paying More For
May 25, 2012 - The best things in life aren't free. Or even cheap. Here are 10 examples of things where price takes a back seat to quality. Can you add anything to the list?

5 Hot Tips for Buying a Great Grill
May 25, 2012 - The weather's warming up, and so are the neighborhood grills. Use these tips to make sure you don't burn yourself buying a new one.

10 Tips – and New FDA Rules – to Save Your Skin
May 22, 2012 - New FDA rules will soon make it easier to decipher sunscreen labels - but you shouldn't count on them. These tips will teach you how to spare yourself the costs of sun damage this summer.

Think You’re Broke? You Probably Aren’t
May 22, 2012 - If you have $1 in your house and need to walk a mile to the bank to cash a check – while you're on an oxygen tank – then you’re really broke. Otherwise, shut up.

Make Your Own Detergent and 20 Other Tips to Save on Laundry
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
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.