money saving tips

Make your own biodiesel fuel and save big money

As gasoline prices climb above $4 per gallon, the value of biodiesel fuel – particularly making it yourself – becomes increasingly attractive.

Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

The top health hazards that make life insurance expensive

Here are the top health hazards that can send your life insurance premiums skyrocketing. Managing health conditions can help you save cash.

A couple in their golden years are seated in lawn chairs. Standing behind them is a man in a business suit – an implied life insurance agent – is holding a umbrella over the couple's heads.

Friday, April 15th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Money-saving ways to avoid online news subscription paywalls

Online news junkies with tight budgets, rejoice. There are many ways to circumvent digital news paywalls.

The Daily owner Rupert Murdoch waving a clenched fist.

Monday, March 21st, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these credits

Lower your homeowners insurance premium with these hidden homeowners insurance credits.

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Tame grocery budgets with extreme couponing and other tricks

You can save a bundle with extreme coupon clipping and food stockpiling. One mother of four says she feeds her family for $10 a week.

Three women mock-dumpster diving for grocery store coupons.

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Relocated for work? Consider deducting moving expenses

Moving expenses can be tax deductions, as long as they are business related. It doesn't matter if you are an employee or self-employed.

A man carrying moving boxers down a flight of stairs.

Monday, March 14th, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Keep an eye out for commonly overlooked tax deductions

Millions of Americans hand the IRS hard-earned money that they could keep because they overlook deductions hiding in complicated U.S. tax code.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 by

By Thomas Hart

The no-so-hidden lifetime cost of a bad credit score

A bad credit score or a credit score report that contains errors can rob a person of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by

By Thomas Hart

Economic effect of biking vs. driving is astounding, experts say

The economic effects of biking, compared to driving, could save cities and states millions of dollars, according to recent studies.

A bike commuters' street sign depicting a man flying over the handlebars after hitting a divide in the pavement.

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by

By Steve Tarlow

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Negotiating for better deals: a talent learned from the recession

Hard economic times have made consumers more determined to negotiate for better prices and businesses more willing to make better deals.

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by

By Thomas Hart

Find cheap airline tickets with vigilance, technology and luck

To find cheap airline tickets, plan ahead, buy early, check weekly airfare pricing trends and take advantage of technology to find hot deals.

Friday, January 28th, 2011 by

By Thomas Hart

New cars are cheaper than used cars in an upside-down economy

A new car loan could be cheaper than buying used thanks to 0 percent financing and a lower inventory of used vehicles available for sale ...

Monday, January 24th, 2011 by

By Thomas Hart

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.