Rising fuel prices and a reviving economy are pushing up travel prices. Here are some strategies that may help you get a deal on travel: Book really early. Planes are packed these days, so airlines don’t have to compete hard to fill seats. Begin checking fares 3...
One of the first steps in wiping out debt is to pay off any credit card balances, since they usually carry the highest interest rates of any debt—today an average 15%. Here are 3 strategies for getting that balance paid off: 1. Pay it off with money from savings. If...
Costco Wholesale stores offer great deals every day. But did you know that some things are on sale, even at Costco? It's easy to spot marked-down items by the price tag. Prices ending in .99 are full-priced and have not been marked down. They may still may be good...
Here are 3 quick things to remember: Don't leave empty boxes from expensive electronics on the curb after Christmas. It's an invitation to thieves. Take a picture of expensive gifts you received, including a close-up photo of the serial number. If something is stolen,...
Don't pay full price for gift cards. Use these clever tricks to buy gift cards at a discount. Use a Gift Card Exchange Site You can buy discounted gift cards for 10-35% off the face value if you use sites like the following: GiftCardSpread.com CardCash.com...
If you are trying to save money in your food budget, here are 8 ideas to save money eating out. Eating out can be a relaxing experience, but it need not break your budget. 1. Eat out on weekdays You can save money eating out on a weekday rather than a weekend. Some...
Life is better without a car payment. Too many people treat a monthly car payment like it is a permanent fixture in a family budget. Almost as soon as they pay off one car, they trade it in and take on a new car loan that requires another five years of monthly...
With few exceptions, a home is the most valuable asset most of us will purchase in our lifetime. However, too many families in the United States purchase a home that stretches them financially beyond what is needed or what is wise. Although 30-year mortgages have...
For a busy college student—or anyone else who has a busy schedule--it’s difficult to eat fast, healthy, and on a budget. But here are some ideas that may help. If your budget is 15 cents and day, your only answer may be Ramen Noodles. Oatmeal is also fast, filling,...
Most refrigerators have water filters to make sure that the water and ice they dispense is clean. These filters can be expensive--costing anywhere from $40 to nearly $100. Here's an easy way to install a bypass filter that will cost just over $10. If you replace the...
The article "Beware of Christmas Thieves" contains some great advice to stay safe during the holiday season. Here are a few: Purchase several timers and use them on your lights. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know. If you plan to travel for the holidays,...
Online shopping can be fun and easy. You click a few buttons and get a package delivered to your door. But it doesn't always go so smoothly. The FBI receives increasing complaints about buyers who don't receive the goods they purchase online. Many people fall for...
You are always at risk of being hacked, scammed, and phished, but when the holidays arrive, crooks really have an opportunity to cause some mischief. They try to trick you into giving up your personal information, including bank account or credit card data. Don’t be...
Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. The term made its debut on November 28, 2005 and has now become one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. See other articles...
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