Exchange Traded Funds – An Investor’s Introductory Guide
July 22, 2008
Mutual funds are the investment vehicle of choice for retirement accounts of many Americans, but there is a new kid on the block. The Exchange Traded Fund or “ETF”, isn’t exactly new, but it has grown in popularity over the past five years with many amateur investors. So, what is it? Is it the right [...]
ING Direct Orange Savings & Electric Orange Checking Accounts – Online Banking Review
July 18, 2008
A couple years ago, online savings accounts such as ING Direct became very popular. Their enticing savings rates caused many people to take their short-term savings out of traditional banks and into the internet world of banking. When my wife and I got married, we opened up an ING savings account for our emergency fund [...]
Blockbuster Total Access – Free Trial Plus Cashback Promotion
July 9, 2008
Blockbuster Total Access has been running a free trial offer for their online movie rental service and is now offering a cash back promotion. Signup for a free trial of Total Access and setup PayPal as your billing option to receive the $10 cash back. Total Access Free Trial OptionsThe one month trial of the [...]
Saving 15 Cents a Gallon on Gas – Plus Doubling Our Savings at the Pump
July 7, 2008
Saving money on gas is becoming more and more important as fuel prices continue to climb so I wanted to share another gas saving tip with you. Gas Rebates for Groceries I’ve written before about grocery store chains that have installed gas stations alongside their stores and offer a discount on gas based on the amount [...]
What’s the Cheapest Way to Make Long Distance International Calls?
June 14, 2008
One of my wife’s good friends is having a destination wedding on a Carribean beach this summer. We’re leaving our son behind with the grandparents for the trip, it’ll be the longest we’ve both been away from him since he was born. Long Distance ParentingAlthough it will be nice to relax a little without constant [...]
Save Money When Buying a Diamond Ring & Avoid Going into Jewelry Debt
June 9, 2008
Saving money on diamonds and shopping around for deals is not something the jewelry industry likes us consumers to think about. Their emphasis is on the “quality” of the diamonds. I remember when I was shopping for an engagement ring one of the sales ladies said something along the lines of, “if you really love her, [...]
Save Money on Gas By Learning How to Ride the Bus
May 29, 2008
If you could save a lot of money on gas by trying something new would the hassle of learning a new system be worth the cost savings to you? I imagine several years ago most people would have answered no but with the high price of fuel everyone is looking for tips on how to [...]
Is Microsoft Live Search Cash Back Worth Shopping on Live Search?
May 24, 2008
Live Search Cash Back is a new Microsoft initiative that is supposed to provide a rebate to consumers for items found via the Microsoft Live search functionality and purchased online. The word on the street says this is Microsoft’s attempt to compete with Google in the online search market. The concept is that in return [...]
Save Money on Airline Tickets – Vacation Tips for Cheap Flights
May 23, 2008
Buying cheap plane tickets can start your vacation budget off on the right foot. An airline flight is often one of the first things you spend money for on your vacation so spending less on plane tickets will leave you more cash for the rest of your trip! One of the most important things to consider [...]
Three Ways Your Boss Can Save You Money on Gas
May 20, 2008
One way to cope with rising gas prices is to try and talk your boss into giving you a raise. Of course that may be easier said than done considering the poor state of the economy. Many people are glad to have jobs in the first place, let alone start haggling for a higher salary. [...]
