Save Money at Amusement Parks – Vacation Tips for Family Theme Park Savings
May 16, 2008
Are you planning a trip to a theme park this summer? If so, it’s possible to pay a bundle for tickets, lodging, and meals if you don’t plan ahead. The good news is you can visit somewhere like Universal Studios, Disneyland, or Six Flags and have a good time without spending all your money. You don’t […]
Money Tips for New College Graduates – Spending, Saving, & Budgeting Advice
May 10, 2008
What college student do you know that isn’t cheap? When you’re in school every penny counts and you learn to manage your money on a very tight budget. Saving money simply becomes second nature to you. I was so cheap in college I used to: -Wear every last piece of clothing to delay paying for the […]
How Parents Can Save Money on Baby – Tips on Spending & Budgeting for Newborns
April 29, 2008
This advice is a guest post from a money smart mom. Having a baby is one of the most precious times in your life. It can also be one of the scariest. Even though your baby is such a small person he or she can make a huge dent in your bank account. What can you […]
Blockbuster Free Trial – One Month of Total Access Online Movie Rental
April 19, 2008
What’s better than a two week free trial of online DVD rentals? How about a whole month free trial? I’ve written before how we’ve used Blockbuster free trials to get free movies and just last week I talked about an offer I’d seen for a two week free trial of Blockbuster Total Access. I mentioned […]
Save Money in Las Vegas – A Cheapskates Guide to Sin City
February 29, 2008
It’s easy to spend a lot of money in Las Vegas, unless of course you’re a cheapskate like me! Here are some of the ways I saved money during my recent conference in Vegas, listed in order of the biggest to smallest savings. Get a Free FlightI signed up for an NEW Business Gold Rewards Card(R) from […]
You Can Save Big Bucks by Buying in the Offseason
February 9, 2008
I hate shopping! Luckily for me, my wife not only enjoys it but is a master at finding good deals. She saves us lots of money by using time as her ally. Wait Out the StoreOne strategy she uses is to find something she’s interested in and then stakes it out. She’ll keep an eye on it […]
How to Save Your Energy Dollars
January 4, 2008
Unless you live in someplace like Hawaii, your energy dollars will likely take a major hit during the winter season due to heating costs, and another slap in the summer, in order to keep your grass green. How can you save on you energy dollars, giving less to the utility company and keeping more money […]
Paying Taxes on eBay Income – Do eBay Sellers Need to Report their Earnings?
January 3, 2008
Should I be paying taxes on my eBay income? This was a question I was faced with yesterday from my friend / business partner as we celebrated our earnings for December. Our eBay partnership has been a success so far, bringing in over $700 for me last month! When he asked me whether he needed to be […]
How Spending Money Can Actually Save You Money
October 4, 2007
I’m not one for spending money. It’s actually one of my least favorite things to do. However, there is something to be said for preemptive spending that can help save you time and money. The CrisisThe story begins like this. I arrived home late yesterday evening after a long, horrible day at work to discover […]
Start Your Christmas Gift Fund in October to Avoid Holiday Debt
October 3, 2007
Although we haven’t even seen Halloween yet, let alone Thanksgiving, it’s not too early to start budgeting for Christmas. Make It Easier To SaveAre you paid twice a month? Then you have 6 paydays between now and Christmas. If your paycheck only comes once a month there are just three money days before the end of the […]
