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Selling Back Your Textbooks

Does it pain you to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks each semester when you know that you won’t need them after finals and you can only sell them back to the bookstore for pennies on the dollar? Trying to sell your used textbooks can be difficult, especially if they aren’t in the best shape […]

New Year's Resolutions Can Be Healthy and Frugal

If your new year’s resolution for this year is to eat healthier, you will be glad to know this habit can improve not only your health but also your wallet. Contradicting to the common belief that being healthy costs more, eating healthy actually saves you money in many ways: Skim on soda, energy drinks and […]

Year-End Tax Planning

We all know that April 15th is the big day.  The big tax day that is.  But have you been planning for the tax year end?  December 31st is the real date you should be anticipating when it comes to tax planning.  With a little foresight, you could easily reduce your tax bill when April […]

Saving on Summer Fitness Trends

The summer fitness craze is in full swing.  Whether you’re trying to keep up your beach body, or maybe just wanting to wow classmates in the fall, classes, active wear, and equipment can get very pricey very quickly.  Follow these simple tips to keep your wallet as healthy as you are. Look out for free […]

Back to School Saving

August is coming up fast.  Are you ready for the new school year?  Whether you’re a college student buying textbooks and sweatpants for class or a parent shopping for your children, there are many ways to save on this year’s back-to-school list.  Here are some steps you can take to get the most out of […]

National Get Out of the Doghouse Day

Monday, July 21st is National Get Out of the Doghouse Day and while you may not be in trouble with your boyfriend or girlfriend, your checkbook may not be too happy with you.  Studies conducted by Brown University show that life choices are contagious, and that includes unhealthy financial habits.  Compiled are some tips for […]

Play and Save for the Summer

Now that you’ve saved the money, here are a few ways to keep cash in your packet and cool down in preparation for the summer. It has been predicted that summer of 2014 will be one of the hottest, so keep cool without spending a fortune. Visit the water park on a week day. Try to visit […]

How to Save Money Every Single Day

It’s the season of gifts, holiday parties, and new clothes! Don’t let spending overwhelm you, and start preparing now. Here are a few simple and quick ways you can save money now, and have more for those parties and gifts later. Buy the Smaller Package Yep, you read that right. Some supermarkets and drugstores charge […]