Archive for 'Spending'

Empire State Building Slashes Energy Use – So Can You
May 11, 2012 - The second-tallest tower in New York is undergoing a multi-year, $20 million renovation to reduce energy consumption by 40 percent. You can do the same thing sooner and for a lot less.

4 Cheap Foods That May Build a Better Brain
May 10, 2012 - Healthy "brain foods" don't have to cost you any more than you already spend at the grocery store – and they may save you money later by protecting your health.

4 Ways to Save When Buying a Mac
May 10, 2012 - Apple fans: New research shows that waiting even a few days for the newest model can save you money. Find out what else can too.

Does Birth Order Influence Our Finances?
May 10, 2012 - Some experts insist birth order determines your financial behavior. Here's why that's ridiculous.

10 Money Mistakes Everybody Makes
May 07, 2012 - Everyone makes mistakes, but when it comes to money, the fewer the better. Here are 10 bonehead moves nearly everyone makes, along with advice to avoid them.

Online Dating: How to Find Love AND a Bargain
May 07, 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.

23 Tips to Save on Clothing
May 04, 2012 - On average, we spend $1,700 a year on clothes. Here's how to reduce that number and still look good.

Big Lessons From the Best and Worst Supermarkets
May 03, 2012 - You may or may not be surprised by Consumer Reports' recent rankings of grocery store chains – but any grocery shopper can learn from them.

19 Tips to Save on Entertainment
May 02, 2012 - The average American spends more than $2,000 yearly on entertainment. Here are 19 ways you can spend less.

6 Price Tricks Businesses Use to Fool Customers
May 02, 2012 - Pricing games are easy to avoid if you pay attention to the fine print and read them carefully. Here's what to look for.

The Best Times to Look for Coupons
May 01, 2012 - Ever wonder why some manufacturers offer more coupons than others? This cheat sheet breaks down their coupon "schedules" so you can save money with less headache.

30 Tips to Save on Food
Apr 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.

15 Ways to Never Pay Retail Again
Apr 26, 2012 - I don't believe in paying retail – and here's a long list of tips to ensure you don't either.

5 Ways to Score Scholarship Money
Apr 20, 2012 - College-bound? Here's how to win a slice of the billions up for grabs every year in scholarships.