Archive for 'Spending'

9 Sites to Save Money on Craft Supplies
Feb 21, 2012 - You could go broke going to local stories to buy all the supplies you need for scrapbooking, knitting, or jewelry making. Here are some cheaper online alternatives.

5 Things to Consider For a Less Taxing Retirement
Feb 16, 2012 - If you think the ideal retirement location offers warm weather, think again. Unless you want to be taxed to death, also consider state taxes before deciding where to retire.

5 Ways to Save Some Bread on Vegan Food
Feb 16, 2012 - Vegans struggle with balancing diet and budget, but you don't have to be one to benefit from these tips.

8 Massive Ways to Save at Bulk Stores
Feb 09, 2012 - Buying in bulk is cheaper on most things, but you can save even more if you follow these tips about what to do – and not do.

Tax Hacks 2012: 4 Places for Free Help
Feb 06, 2012 - Does $100 billion sound like a lot for taxes? It's not what Americans owe every year – it's just what we pay to get our returns filed. But 70 percent of Americans shouldn't be paying anything.

How to Find Traditional Valentine’s Gifts at Untraditional Prices
Feb 02, 2012 - A recent survey found that most women want jewelry, flowers, or chocolate this Valentine's Day - but popular gifts can be tough to find on sale. So here are our deal diva's secrets for spoiling your Valentine the traditional way without spoiling your budget.

19 Uses for Baking Soda, Dryer Sheets, and Beer
Feb 02, 2012 - Why buy a new kitchen cleaner or hair conditioner if you already own something that will do the job? Common household items like vinegar, salt, and baking soda have a ton of uses around the house. Here are 19 ideas to get you started.

5 Stupid Little Ways I Wasted $35.94 This Week
Feb 02, 2012 - It's not just the big things you buy that cost you money. You could be wasting money every day on the little things - I sometimes do. Here's how I wasted money this week without realizing it.

8 Places to Save on Green Household Products
Jan 27, 2012 - Going green doesn't have to mean going broke. Here are eight sites that sell eco-friendly household products cheap.

Dirty Harry Teaches Us a Lesson on Opportunity Cost
Jan 26, 2012 - Go ahead, make my day – learn about "opportunity cost" from Dirty Harry movies. Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?

Living on the Financial Edge? 7 Tips to Help You Keep It Together
Jan 25, 2012 - About to lose your job with no emergency fund in sight? Time to put your life in "safe mode."

5 Ways to Save Time AND Money With Coupons
Jan 23, 2012 - What's your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you'll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.

5 Ways I’m a Personal Finance Daredevil
Jan 19, 2012 - Sometimes, risks pay off – playing it safe can actually cost you instead of save you. Here are the money menaces I stare down without blinking.

4 Ways to Save at the Dentist
Jan 19, 2012 - The recession has hurt dentists' bottom line and our dental health. A recent survey shows 43 percent of us have delayed dental care due to the cost. Here's how to cut your dental costs whether you have insurance or not.

Canadian Pharmacies: Are the Savings Worth the Risk?
Jan 17, 2012 - Buying prescriptions online from Canada is a crime and a gamble, but for some patients, it's the only way they can afford their meds. If that's you, here's what you need to know.