Nov 4, 2013
Thinking of upgrading your Kindle this Christmas? The new Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon has an enhanced screen with improved back light to reduce eyestrain. It is easy to use and hold, it has a faster processor, the pages turn quickly, touch response is better, and it...
Oct 15, 2013
University of Chicago social scientist Harold Pollack says that everything you need to know about finances will fit on one index card. His advice is summarized below: MAX your 401(k) or equivalent employee contribution. Buy inexpensive, well-diversified mutual funds....
Oct 1, 2013
Most Americans are adventure junkies and love to live on the edge. But when it comes to financial management, living on the edge can actually complicate your financial state. As a matter of fact, 49% of Americans don’t have an emergency fund in these tough economic...
Oct 1, 2013
Buy the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone, which is a great microphone for beginners.
Sep 29, 2013
More and more people are streaming Internet television into their homes. With little effort and little money, you can get services like Netflix, Hulu, and even YouTube from the comfort of your living room through simple navigation on your remote control. Get current...
Sep 23, 2013
Coupons.com offers free printable coupons from top brands you love. Rather than searching through newspapers and magazines, just go to coupons.com and search for coupons from brands like General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, and Unilever and print your...
Sep 15, 2013
About two thirds of all electronics are purchased in walk-in stores and about a third are purchased online. Walk-in stores that get good ratings: Apple Store, Costco, and independent stores. Online stores that get good ratings: Newegg.com, BHPhotoVideo.com, Amazon...
Sep 5, 2013
Here are 3 ways to save on electronics: Look for coupons. TechBargains.com offers coupons and other deals. Also check the retailer ads and websites. Negotiate. Although only 1 in 8 shoppers ask for a better price, those who get a better price end up saving an average...
Aug 30, 2013
The perpetrators of scams, fraud, and other forms of theft never seem to take a break from trying to steal our money and personal information, despite our best efforts to protect ourselves. There are, however, simple steps you can take to significantly reduce your...
Aug 20, 2013
A British study found that men spent about $40 a week on impulse purchases and women spent $30. For a couple, that’s $3,640 a year that you weren’t planning on spending. If you cut those unplanned purchases in half and invest the savings at 7% annually, it would...
Aug 10, 2013
It doesn’t have to cost much to build a personal or business website. Here’s a risk-free trial offer at 1&1, a national leader in building and hosting websites. They have tools that make it easy to build your own website. You can also use them to...
Jul 25, 2013
Update: Newer, better options include the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player and the Roku Streaming Stick. The Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player is a $35 digital media player that plugs directly into the HDMI port on your TV,...
Jul 25, 2013
Getting ready to equip a new college student? How do you know what they really need vs. what they want? Luckily, the web is full of advice about how to avoid dumb things to buy. Check out these great articles: “Things to avoid: Don’t buy these dumb things...
Jul 17, 2013
GiftCardGranny has a list of 81 student discounts to help you make the most of your student status. While most of these are geared toward college students, young scholars of any age should go ahead and try them. A few even apply to grade-school students. So flash your...
May 17, 2013
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...
