Last April I wrote to you about how you should pay money for a gym membership. The point of the article was that it is far too difficult to motivate ourselves to do something we all know we should be doing. Instead, spending $50 to $100 per month is the motivation many people need in…
Online shopping is quick, convenient, easy, and sometimes more expensive than it needs to be. Between additional shipping fees, possible restocking fees, and mark-ups on products you can end up spending more than you intended to or had to if you’d just shopped at a store. The issue with shopping at a store is that…
We all know the drill, when looking to tighten our belts and save money the first things to go are the eating out and the entertainment portions of the budget. I had always thought entertaining at home was a cheaper alternative to going out, but after my recent birthday party I realized I was wrong….
I always look for the best deal. In fact, the greatest appeal of shopping (aside from bringing home something shiny and new) is trying to see how far you can stretch your dollar. Who doesn’t want to get as much as they can at the cheapest possible price. It would shock my readers and friends:…
It used to be that your cable and internet connections were luxuries. But between your Game of Thrones addiction and your expectation for constant connectivity, cable and internet have been upgraded to necessities. Unfortunately, the cable companies recognize that we’re lost without HBO and hi-speed wifi, and they charge accordingly. As much as it may…
As thrifty people we are always looking for ways to save money. After all, there is no reason to waste money if we can avoid it. There are some ways that are excellent and easy ways to save money and some will be more worth your time. With gas prices bouncing between $3 and $4…
New tires can be a real inconvenience to a persons budget. If you take some time to be an educated and informed consumer, you can save yourself some money on your next tire purchase. While there is no exact consensus as to how often you should replace the tires on your vehicle, in most cases,…