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Saving and maximizingFollowing our last post on why we are very excited for this month, as we enter the second week of September, football season is now also in full swing. It is the time to celebrate your favorite team with family and friends – and saving without skimming the fun will be the cherry on top! […]
The most exciting time is here – you are about to start college! You will get to manage your own schedule, and very importantly, your own money. It can be a learning curve – so let us help you with the first steps! Take these tips with you when you start college in these coming […]
Had plenty of red, white and blue props from your July 4 party last week? Lucky you can use them twice this year! The Summer Olympics 2012 is right around the corner on July 27. Have a watch party to cheer on Team USA with family and friends, while not wasting more money or the […]
While BBQs have always been a classic for July 4, you can still incorporate red, white and blue vegetable and fruit side dishes to celebrate the flag’s holiday and keep the summer cook-out cool. Even better, with the right ingredients, you can celebrate on the cheap! For our readers, we’ve aggregated by color some vegetables […]
Nowadays, traveling is getting more and more expensive – especially when you’re flying. More than ticket booking, airline fees have become the main frustration for passengers. As airlines seem to invent more impossible hidden fees every year, you can still save on your travels by knowing the specific fees by airlines, comparing rates and packing […]
With Spring Break right around the corner, take a few steps to save money while having some fun in the sun. Consider these simple ideas to help you (and your friends) spend less! Share items – Instead of buying your own sunscreen or tanning oil, share with a friend. You both can split the cost […]
Do you think $40 per gallon is expensive? That number is outrageous for gasoline, but if you drink your coffee from a coffee shop, you may be in the group that pays $40 a gallon. Think about it – if you pay about $2.50 for an 8oz. cup of coffee, after 16 cups you have […]
Take this season to put a financial spin on your daily routines. Let us help you kick four bad money habits to help you save money this spring! Items that can damage your wallet and waist – Get rid of the alcohol, cigarettes, and fast food! Bad credit card behavior – Skip using the card […]
February 19-26 is America Saves Week! This week is an annual opportunity to promote good financial savings and behavior! In honor of the week, you can take a few easy, and relatively painless, steps to save money on your food dollars at home. The money you save could be put into savings! Prevent food waste […]
Gas prices are continuing to rise around the country from week to week. The U.S. national gasoline average of $3.48 is about $0.35 higher than the price this time last year. Instead of letting this cost make a dent in your wallet, try out the neat new app “GasBuddy” on your iPhone, iPad, Android or […]