Spending and Saving Archive

Chase Bank offers several different checking account options, hoping to provide the most flexibility and convenience for their customers. Some of their most popular and basic products include their Chase Free Checking, Chase Better Banking, …

Saving money today is super easy, if you know the tricks. These thrifty tips will help you save money, make money, and stretch your family’s budget, leaving more money for the fun stuff. These are …

Checks are becoming obsolete because people are becoming too caught up in the fast paced world and if they can save one minute here and one minute there, they will have accomplished something. It is …

Train travel can be incredibly expensive, especially if you are only taking one-off journeys and cannot get an annual discount. However, if you plan ahead and are prepared to compromise, it is possible to travel …

Whether you are experiencing a financial hardship, or are just trying to save a little money, your food budget may be the best way for you to cut expenses. While there are those extreme people …

Many people do not like the thought of buying things second hand.  But you can save a lot of money and in many cases the items may be brand new or almost new.  In many second …

Online banking is a convenient channel, through which to carry out many of your standard banking transactions. When online banking first appeared, it led to a flurry of internet-only banks. In the UK, these included …

A Dozen Ways to Reduce Recession Woes. With the unemployment rate rising higher every day, almost every segment of society is feeling the pinch. Even those who still have a job are all looking at …

It does not matter how much money you make, where you live or even what you drive, finding deals on everyday necessities never goes out of style. The next time you make your weekly trek …

When looking for a safe investment vehicle to park your funds in, look no further than the money market account.  These accounts resemble savings accounts, but have a lot more to offer.  Money market accounts …

Two facts remain true about food: it is necessary to eat, and it is not just expensive but getting more expensive every day. So how can you eat well and healthy while staying within your budget? Remember, …

We are all looking to save a buck or two.  This is especially true in today’s economy. One way we can all save is by using coupons.  Coupons are discounts given from manufacturers, online sources or merchants printed on …

Bank accounts are a virtual necessity in the modern world. Unfortunately, banks know this. They know exactly how much you need that bank account, and they can take advantage of this need by charging a …

Ever since I can remember, I have always had a knack for finding a deal when I’m shopping. Whether it be in the grocery store or in a high end boutique, it seems there is …

Mobile phone banking builds upon the success of Internet banking, and enables customers to carry out banking transactions from their mobile phone. Its unique selling point is the convenience of being able to carry out …

Paying bills can be tedious, but performing this task right from your personal computer has become an efficient and very popular option to banking. As you get your accounts set up, keep in mind the …

Cutting back on your spending doesn’t mean a dull or boring life hanging at the house and eating beans and bread. It means taking a different approach to what you consider a necessity of life …

Being a customer that needs to have a checking account because of making payment and not wanting to carry large sums of money around with me everywhere, I can say that the best experience overall …

Whenever the question of time versus money arises, the answer is pretty straightforward: money is created in time; thus time is infinitely more valuable. And while money can be lost and later recovered, lost time …

Anyone who has experience in real estate will tell you that first time homebuyers are the ones who make the most mistakes when purchasing a new home. Not everyone makes the same mistake, and they …

During the poor economic times, individuals and families everywhere are looking for ways to lower their budget and save some money. The best way to do this is to sit down, draw out your budget, …

There are undoubtedly certain expenses in your life that could be reduced by applying some do-it-yourself skills to tasks you typically pay others to do. To save money, a good first step is analyzing your …

With it’s neo-Gothic facade and it’s location, directly opposite the Scott Monument, you just can’t miss it. Luckily, for those who’ve had difficulty in spotting it, there’s an optician in-house!JENNERS is the oldest independent department …

In the UK, I’m not aware of any banks that just offer savings accounts, so not sure what is meant by the term ‘Savings banks’. Savings accounts, though, are offered by all the main banks …

Having a laptop is a necessity. The combination of convenience and technology have made laptops very popular among business people, stay-at-home mom’s, children, college students, small business owners and anyone who enjoys computers. They are …

It always seems as if the cost of living is increasing year after year. Utility bills increase, and heating the home becomes more and more expensive. Most homeowners, as a result, are looking for the …

There are many reasons one should have a personal budget. Besides obvious reasons personal budgeting creates organization in your life and allows room for other things. Most people do not realize the difference a budget …

I came across this site purely by accident over two years ago. At that time, with people I knew dying of old age, or caused by illness like cancer, and with the endless string of …

With the lowest interest rates in a generation, it can be difficult to find a high interest yielding savings account in 2010. Interest rates for savers can depend upon your preference for online versus local …

If you are someone who still writes a lot of checks you need to get out of the dark ages , put down the pen and checkbook and read on. Or if you are just …