The new year is almost here, and, like many people, you are probably working on some resolutions. Even though you are careful with your money, you probably can be even more frugal with your hard-earned cash in 2015. In order to be as financially careful as possible, use these four tips for using the cloud…
If you’re someone who really likes to buy your electronics at the top end of the technology scale, you’re probably used to paying high-end prices too. The one thing does tend to follow the other. However, if like most people, you would like to save a little while still getting state-of-the-art electronic equipment, nobody could…
This is the time of year that millions of people across the country don their bright orange vests and go out in search of harvesting their own food. They pile into trucks, spend weeks in the woods; they laugh, drink, and usually shoot a deer, elk, or other large game animal. For many hunters it…
Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I seem to undertake more projects at home. Maybe it’s because I have more time on my hands, or maybe it’s because I have family in town that can help (or force help upon me). Either way, I believe that doing “do-it-yourself” projects are great ways to save money…
The temperatures here in Denver have been over 100 degrees for the past five days. We might not have much humidity, but the sun is intense and that means houses can begin to heat up quite early in the morning. I have found that to keep our house cool all day, the air conditioner runs…
Each day and each purchase is an opportunity to save money and be frugal. When practiced regularly, taking small steps can yield measurable and encouraging results. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: Have a plan. Before you buy, be mindful of your anticipated spending. To do this, think about what you need,…
One of the primary goals of One Smart Dollar is to help every reader to build their net worth. But net worth grows much slower when money is spent unnecessarily. One way to slow the money going out is to make sure you are saving as much on your utility bills as possible. It is…