Summer Textbook Rentals

Summer Textbook Rentals

We wrote previously on how to save money on college textbooks. One strategy is to rent text books rather than buy them. We listed 4 great companies to use. One of those companies, CampusBookRentals.com has a fantastic offer for students attending summer classes. Now through August 2, 2013, you can rent any textbook for $29.Read article

Social Security Statements

Social Security Statements

The US Social Security Office has stopped its previous practice of mailing statements to most workers. However, you can go online to see your earnings history and estimated benefits. See ssa.gov/mystatement.Read article

Internet Telephone (VoIP)

Internet Telephone (VoIP)

If you have a mobile phone, ditch your land line. If you feel you absolutely have to have a land line, sign up for a VoIP service that places calls over your Internet connection for much less than a traditional phone service. Ooma is a service that gets high marks for customer satisfaction and voiceRead article

Do You Have Unclaimed Money?

Do You Have Unclaimed Money?

Every year, millions of dollars in bank accounts, stock certificates, checks, insurance checks, bonds dividends, and security deposits are turned over to state governments because the owners cannot be located. Some of this money could belong to you! Companies are required by law to send funds from lost accounts to the state of the owner’sRead article

Discount Printing

Discount Printing

Need business cards, address labels, wedding invitations, rubber stamps, flyers, brochures, magnets, or yard signs? You can often beat local prices by ordering online with companies that have specialty equipment and low overhead. One company we work with is 123Print. Here are a few current specials they have available by clicking these links: Get $5Read article

Safety Tips for Your Vacation

Safety Tips for Your Vacation

Summer is just around the corner and many of us will travel for vacations. The last memory you want is a memory of losing your wallet or purse with money, credit cards, and your ID. Here are some tips for holding onto your things: Take only what is necessary in your wallet or purse. LeaveRead article

Preparations to Make Before You Die

Preparations to Make Before You Die

It’s a fact of life that we’re all going to die at some point. While it’s not something you probably want to think about, you can make things a lot easier on yourself (and your family) if you get everything in order now. Here are 7 simple steps to take to be ready. They areRead article

Save Money on Heating & Air Conditioning: Infographic

Save Money on Heating & Air Conditioning: Infographic

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Switching Banks

Switching Banks

Tired of the fees, low interest, or bad service at your bank? The infographic below shows how to switch to a new bank.Read article

Redo Your Roof the Right Way

Redo Your Roof the Right Way

No other project is as crucial for protecting your home’s value as having a leak-proof roof. Yet a re-roofing job can be a nightmare, with your yard saturated with shingle bits and nails (probably leading to a flat tire), and dealing with unreliable roofers. Money magazine provides the following tips for hiring an ace crew:Read article

Balance Your Checking Account

Balance Your Checking Account

Today with online banking and mobile apps, many people no longer bother to balance or reconcile their checking accounts. But even though bank errors are rare, there are still some good reasons to at least review your account monthly: See how much you’ve spent during the month on various categories. Sometimes it’s helpful to addRead article

How to Buy Appliances

How to Buy Appliances

There are a lot of options today beyond buying appliances at retail stores. Surveys show that people are the most satisfied buying appliances at online stores (such as Amazon.com and Abt Electronics), independent local retailers, and the QVC Shopping Network. And be sure to negotiate the price. More than two thirds of those who negotiateRead article

Great Deals on Hotels

Great Deals on Hotels

Want a great deal on a great room at thousands of hotels? Try hotels.com, which has one of the widest selections of accommodation on the Internet–over 145,000 properties worldwide. A value-conscious traveler will check two or three sites, but we usually find that hotels.com gives us the best rate, and sometimes still has availability whenRead article

Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance?

Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance?

Spiraling insurance costs are cutting down your choices. Major carriers like Prudential and MetLife have actually stopped offering individual long-term care insurance policies. Existing policies today cost 6-17% more than they did a year ago. Still, a long-term care policy is important to protect against depleting your savings in the event you need extended care.Read article

Get Better Savings Rates

Get Better Savings Rates

With interest rates on savings accounts near zero, what do you do with your money in savings? Here are 2 ideas: 1. Get a high-yield checking account. You can earn nearly 20 times the rate of the average savings account and also avoid typical checking account fees. Local banks and credit unions typically offer theRead article