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budgetA recent report issued by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics found that Americans have been cutting back on their doctor visits and use of medicines. Experts feel that this is a sign people are still struggling to pay for personal healthcare. Certainly the need for visits to the doctor and prescription drugs has not […]
According to a recent survey conducted early this summer by CareerBuilder, 42% of workers are having trouble making their ends meet and are living paycheck to paycheck. From this group, 14% of them are workers earning six figures, showing that every almost every demographic is having trouble saving money during since the recession. So if […]
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 […]
Are you financially prepared for unexpected emergencies? If you aren’t, you are not alone. According to a recent survey published by bankrate.com, only 24% of Americans have the recommended amount of money set aside in emergency savings. The recommended amount to be used as a cushion for emergencies and unexpected expenses is at least six […]
May and June are the months to celebrate graduations – to some, the beginning of adulthood. Whether you are graduating from high school or college, there are certain money tips recent grads should follow to get started on the right food – and avoid debt and other financial problems. Here are our top five picks: […]
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 […]
March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to begin preparing for the summer season than eating healthier – for less! Eating healthier can be difficult and expensive, so we have included these 5 easy tips to help you add to your nutritional repertoire without adding to your budget: 1. Eat before you shop. […]
This week is America Saves Week. In honor of the week, you can take a few easy, and relatively painless, steps to save. The money you save could be put into savings. Also, many of the changes you make are not only frugal, but healthier too! If you are a coke or coffee drinker try […]
Last week we discussed 12 things that will cost less in 2011. This week, we would like to share a list of 11 things that are likely to cost more this year. You may want to look over this list because it could have a huge impact on your budget. For instance, two items on […]