Spending and Saving Archive

Saving money has always been something people did when they had the extra cash. Now that we are in an indefinite recession, saving cannot be more critical. The question of saving for a home or …

Going on a diet and losing weight does not have to be an expensive endeavour. There are many tips for going on a diet without breaking the bank. Contrary to what the multi-million dollar corporations …

There are many benefits of shopping at the dollar store; however saving money on otherwise expensive items is the greatest benefit of all. There are dollar stores where everything cost a dollar, and other stores …

When you spend half of your working life buying and accumulating material things and then retire, you find yourself wondering why you spent your money so freely on things you will soon be selling in …

Having children doesn’t mean having to have a bare bones bank account, and likewise children do not have to be materially spoiled to know they are loved. With a little hard work and balance every …

Gardening can be great fun and a relaxing thing to do. It is also rewarding to have a neat and tidy garden flourishing with your expert caring hands. Gardens are also a lovely place to …

Target and Wal-Mart are two popular discount stores shopped at by many Americans. They each provide a unique shopping experience. You should consider the pros and cons for each store when making your choice. Many …

With today’s economy, saving money has become a big priority.  Clipping coupons, riding a bike or walking instead of driving, buying bulk and store brands instead name brands are all ways that we look to …

With the economic conditions of the last few years people are looking for ways to make their money go further. One way people are using to do this is by clipping and using coupons. A …

Costco and other so-called box stores not only purchases items at wholesale prices, but do so in volume amounts. This reduces the cost to the store even further, and at least theoretically, to the customer. …

When you are in the process of losing weight, or doffing some debt, many of the same basic principles apply. Additional weight and additional debt are both negatives that many people are saddled with, and …

Life can be complicated when you are balancing a career with all the other demands of living. Now people are retiring with the prospect of perhaps a third of their life yet to live. It …

Avid shoppers that are savvy at couponing in order to get the best deals won’t be overlooking rebates entirely. Rebates may be the old fashioned, “snail mail” way of getting a partial but generous refund …

If one does not take the actual and external costs (social, health and economic costs) of food in the modern age, food costs much less now than one hundred years ago.  This is because until …

Making money is something that we all want to do, but don’t always have the know how of how to do this. Craigslist is a great way to do this. You can be very successful …

Finances are one of the things couples stress over the most. Some couples struggle just to pay basic living expenses and some couples struggle to keep themselves out of debt from overspending on luxury items. …

When buying groceries in bulk, one should consider what and how much he needs.  It is important to buy food for the cheapest price without wasting or running out of groceries.  To do this, one …

Buying groceries in bulk can be a great way to save grocery dollars. However, when you buy groceries in bulk, you don’t want to be spending more as a result of buying in bulk than …

Being a smart consumer is all about following some tips that can help you save money without sacrificing quality. It may not be super easy, but it is definitely not impossible either. How to be a …

Everyone from computer makers to apparel sellers use rebate offers to convince you to buy.  Rebate money belongs to you but all too often people neglect to cash in.  The paperwork and red tape can …

Tips for buying groceries in bulk are plentiful, a few of which will be discussed in this article. Shopping online is becoming a common aid for buying groceries, especially bulk items. You have to ask …

Walking down Main Street, pushing a grocery cart loaded with clothes, toys, and appliances was Marshbaum. Fastened to the right front corner of the cart was an American flag tied onto a three-foot ruler. “Patriot!” …

Saving money is something women love to do, and rebates is a great way to save some serious cash on all of your shopping, travel, and entertainment! Rebating is simple and easy to do, and …

Although your checkbook will give you a fairly complete record of your expenses, it does not serve the purpose of planning for spending. A budget requires that you outline how you will spend available income. …

The question as to why people still shop in stores whereas they can still shop on-line still disturbs many researchers. No, it is still not time to say that shopping at stores is a thing …

There are several ecologically friendly cost saving methods that people should use in their lives. It is important to care for the environment because it is a home for some creatures. To illustrate, the environment …

When the economy is in a downward spiral and finances are tighter than usual, putting money aside and saving can be more of a positive intention rather than a positive action. To learn how to …

Today’s world has changed dramatically since 2008. While food and fuel have risen, the average American family is struggling to cope with decreasing home prices and job layoffs. Today’s graduates find themselves working behind convenience …

In an age where convenience and self-gratification seems to have become the status quo for many, the once definitive line distinguishing the difference between wants versus needs has become more blurred than ever. The need …

I love a good deal, and finding it isn’t always easy. Of course there are the stores for which one would expect to find a bargain, like all the different dollar stores out there. But …