Save Money at the Movie Theatre with Discounted & Free Tickets
December 2, 2008
Who doesn’t love love going to the movies? There is something special about watching a great movie at the movie theater for the first time, rather than seeing it on television. There’s something mystical about watching it with a crowd of people, booming sound, and a picture that’s 50 feet long and 20 feet high. […]
Save Money on Your Television Bill
December 1, 2008
Watching TV is a favorite past time of many people in the US, the problem is your television bill can get expensive quickly if you’re not careful about managing your TV costs. Here are some tips to help you save money on TV: Bundle Your Cable Services Many companies run $99 dollar promotions to bundle your cable, broadband […]
Saving Money on Entertainment in the Winter
December 1, 2008
The warm, lengthy days of summer are gone so now many of us spend the evenings cooped up inside, warm but maybe a little stir crazy. It’s been a challenge for us since our young son absolutely LOVES being outside. He spends every possible minute he can running around the back yard and burning off […]
Big Thanksgiving Thank You to Our Readers!
November 27, 2008
Thank you to the readers that make this site possible! Despite the fact that: You may not always agree with what we write Some of the things we write about may not apply to you You continue to read the site on a daily basis, and for that we thank you! We know your time […]
Safe Places to Invest Your Money in a Bad Economy
November 26, 2008
The stock market has seen huge losses and the economy is stumbling around like a drunken sailor, trying not to collapse; where should you put your money (other than under your mattress)? US News has a recent article on the best places for your money during these tough economic times where they look at five […]
Saving Money on Christmas Lights – Holiday Deals Edition
November 23, 2008
After Christmas sales are the best time to buy holiday decorations! Right now they’re not cheap but if you wait until January you can buy Christmas lights and most other decorations for 50, 75, or even 80% off at your local retailers. Every year when we haul our Christmas lights up from the basement it […]
Christmas Shopping and Saving Tips for a Troubled Economy
November 21, 2008
Christmas shopping and budgeting can be stressful, especially when the economy is struggling. Here are some tips on Christmas shopping and saving from last holiday season that definitely apply in today’s tough economy: Christmas Deals How to Double Your Savings on Christmas Shopping Deals – “Looking for some deals this Christmas? Understanding the strategy behind retailer’s […]
How Merrill Lynch and AIG Failed & Triggered the Credit Crunch
November 14, 2008
Why did Merrill Lynch and AIG fail? How did these huge financial companies run out of money? Gretchen Morgenson, financial writer for the New York Times, does a nice job explaining what happened in this radio interview. Morgenson covers Merrill Lynch’s and Lehman Brothers heavy involvement in the mortgage industry and how the securitization of […]
The Best Websites For Christmas Shopping Deals
November 12, 2008
Here are some websites that I frequent to get great deals when shopping online. You may want to check out these sites when doing your holiday shopping this year. Ben’s Bargain’s – It’s a deal aggregator that scours the web for the best deals on electronics, appliances, and various other products. Many of the items that […]
FNBO Direct – Funding Your Online Savings Account
November 11, 2008
Funding your FBNO Direct online savings account is a pretty simple process so at first I was surprised when I recieved the email below from FNBO Direct explaining how to link an external bank account for transfers. Of course, I’ve opened multple online accounts and setup funding for them many times so I’m used to […]
