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Smart spendingAre you hooked on daily deals from websites like Groupon or LivingSocial? A recent study announced that almost 50% of consumers subscribe a daily deals website. Between 2010 and 2011, these sites had a revenue growth of 40%! But despite their success, it is important for us as consumers to be wary when making purchases. […]
We all know that going to college can put a major strain on your finances. On top of tuition, housing, and meal plans, the cost for textbooks can be high. A new trend for students with textbooks is to rent instead of buy. Most likely you will not use your textbooks after the course is […]
Attention teachers, parents, and students: states nationwide are providing tax free holiday weekends just in time for back to school shopping! This weekend, Louisiana will provide exemption from state taxes on the first $2,500 of tangible consumer purchases. The 4% state tax will be removed, but taxes imposed by parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions […]
We’ve grown accustomed to using our credit cards for almost everything – gas, travel, shopping, etc. But a recent article by MSN Money tells card holders they should use caution when making certain purchases to avoid credit card trouble. Here are four times when you should steer clear or use caution when using plastic: When […]
Most people probably don’t know that July is National Recreation and Parks Month as well as National Picnics Month. Use the nice summer weather and take a camping trip to your nearest National Park and have some fun in the sun without spending a fortune! Go to www.nationalparks.org to find a park of your interest […]
With Father’s Day just day just a few days away, it is time to scramble up some plans to make him feel special. Here are some ways to easy ways to treat your dad without spending a fortune! Spend the day doing his favorite outdoor activities – Put that messy garage to use and find […]
Last week we mentioned that restaurants are use inventive marketing and aggressive selling strategies to try and get their guests to spend more money. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t great deals out there, but to stick with your food budget, you need to weed through the slick promotions. Here are two other strategic techniques […]
The food industry has become extremely competitive in the United States over the past 50 years. Before the 1960’s there wasn’t much competition, but as years have gone by, there has become an overwhelming number of dining options introduced in the market. With this high competition, successful restaurants must market themselves to both attract customers […]
Last week we discussed how easy it is for our credit card information to fall into the hands of crafty criminals. There are a few more places and situations to use caution when making purchases with your debit and credit cards to avoid identity theft and credit card fraud. These include: Flea Markets – These […]
Last week we began discussing National Nutrition Month, and simple measures you can take at home to begin eating healthier. Taking these steps can help save you money, but why stop there? Continuing the month’s theme of eating more nutritious for less, we found these great savings at Healthy Holistic Living to help jump start […]