Save Money on Kids Books, Use the Internet
September 6, 2007
How many books can your kid go through in five minutes? Never wanting to spend more than a few seconds on a page our little guy can speed through his pile of books in no time flat. So what do you do, buy more books to make a bigger stack? No way, use the Internet! […]
Blockbuster vs Netflix: Why You Should Sign Up For Both
July 24, 2007
How can you save money on movie rentals by signing up for both Blockbuster online and Netflix? It’s pretty simple really, the battle between Blockbuster and Netflix in the home movie rental industry gives you a lot of leverage as a consumer. You can use this leverage to get free and cheap movies. Enjoy Free MoviesBoth […]
How to Save Money on Services By Spying on Business Owners
July 7, 2007
Business owners are always looking to maximize the amount of money they can earn from the services they provide. Get inside their heads and you can save money on your next trip to their establishment. Here is a quick example case study on how to save money on haircuts. Hair Cut SavingsAt the top of […]
Festival of Frugality – 31 Ways You Can Be Frugal
May 8, 2007
Welcome to the source of all things frugal, otherwise known as the Festival of Frugality! This week’s edition will take a minimalist approach, a simple list of 31 ways you can strive for frugality: Throw Cheap Parties Save Money on Preschool Stick With Simple Toys Free Kids Classes Save Money on Food Dine Out for […]
Lazy Online Banking
May 4, 2007
This week’s reader question comes from Binary Dollar. He is covering the question of what to look for in an online bank account. My contribution wasn’t as thorough as some of the other answers because I setup our online bank account more on a whim than as a result of exhaustive research. ING Direct We […]
Always Ask for a Discount
April 7, 2007
I just ran across a new site called Tricks of the Trade that collects and shares “nifty occupational secrets”. People who have gained inside knowledge by working in a certain industry share their tips with the world. A recent tip from an anonymous hotel manager is a good addendum to my post Ten Ways to […]
How 5 Minutes Can Save You $120
March 27, 2007
Talk about easy money! I spent under 5 minutes on the phone with Comcast today and dropped my cable bill by $20 a month for the next six months. Here are some ways I saved some quick cash with minimal effort. Choose the Right Technique I opted for the “Best Buds” approach (how to ask […]
How to Save Money on Kid’s Toys
March 26, 2007
Have you ever walked into a family’s playroom so overflowing with toys that there wasn’t a place to walk? It’s scenes like these that make the CEO’s of the big toy companies smile. Kiddie Consumers An article in the International Business Times last month reminds us that the toy companies are depending on our kids […]
How to Spend Zero Dollars While Shopping With Your Spouse – The Shopping Cart Slalom
March 5, 2007
Have you ever gone shopping just to keep your spouse company then ended up buying more than they did? I hate to shop but my wife thoroughly enjoys it. Before we had a baby, some weekends she’d head out shopping and I’d do my own thing at home but now we make it a family […]
How to Save Money and Save Your Spouse from Embarrassment
February 12, 2007
Do you buy in bulk to save money? We’re not members of Costco or Sam’s Club where it’s assumed you’ll buy in bulk but that doesn’t stop me from loading up when an item is on sale. Deal of the Month Last weekend I found a deal I couldn’t resist at the grocery store, 75 […]
