Let the hibernation begin
Even those of us who like to live in denial every year — wearing flip flops well into October, even in northern states — must now admit that fall has officially set in, and winter is well on its way.
The cold months cause many people to stay [...]
Save your Money And Your Health
How often do we look on packages at the grocery store and check out what the serving sizes are? It’s clear as day what are the recommended portions, yet we tend to eat much more than that.
Get in the habit of measuring every meal by [...]
Connect with Holistic Mom’s Network
The cost of medical care is weighing down families as Congress unsuccessfully tries to finish and pass a health care reform bill. Some Americans are turning their backs on the health care industry and turning to holistic medicine and avoiding illness through holistic living.
The Holistic Moms [...]
Three ways to increase personal savings
The government has always pushed for people to put money into personal savings. Now President Barack Obama has created ways that will actually make saving easier for workers.
Just like Personal Money store makes online payday loans easier, Obama has come up with these three ways [...]
SuperCook makes recipes with what you have
We’ve all been there. It’s dinner time, and you’re already hungry, but no matter how many times you open and close the fridge and the cupboards, a brilliant idea or meal doesn’t magically appear. Instead of going the expensive route of going out to [...]
Get Marion’s Pizza super cheap
If you live in Ohio, you could get one of America’s favorite foods — pizza — at hefty discounts. Marion’s Pizza is cutting their prices today, back to the prices it charged 44 years ago when the restaurant first opened.
Marion’s Pizza had originally planned to run [...]
Pizza presents possibilities
I was watching “Food Network Challenge” the other day, and it was a pizza-making competition. Of course, I was glued to the set. What is better than pizza? It was very unfortunate for me that I didn’t have any pizza to eat while watching it, but luckily I [...]
Aid for families in need
In this recession, people are looking for ways to save money. No matter what rabbit hole they need to dig into, people are counting on pennies saved whenever possible. In places like North Carolina where unemployment has grown at a staggering pace, people need some kind [...]
Can’t stay lucky forever
Most college students get financial help from their parents. It’s perfectly normal and widely accepted, but it can give people a false sense of security and a skewed vision of financial responsibility.
If you’re one of those people who is lucky enough to get help from your parents, [...]
The outsider
I live in what many refer to as a “mid-size metro,” and I love it. Housing is reasonably priced, everyday parking is reasonably priced and it has all of the same “benefits” of living in a big city.
There are plenty of restaurants, bars, concert halls, parks and other general [...]
My neighbors needed distraction from their emotions
I never thought I’d need a payday loan, but I never thought my six-year-old would be playing with a neighbor kid whose parents are cutters, either. They cut themselves and each other for emotional distraction. Or something. I’m not really interested [...]
Seeking savings
CNN Money says it best: “Frugality is in; bling is out.” Everyone has already started shying away from name-brands, heading to discount retailers and wholesale grocery stores, and eliminating non-essentials such as eating out and buying an RV.
If you’ve done all of these things but are still feeling a [...]
A formal affair
Everyone knows the Tony Awards are the fanciest of fancy. In an industry known for extravagant spending and high-class affairs, the Tony Awards are the pinnacle of affluence.
The Tony Awards seem just a pinch more highbrow than other awards ceremonies. So you might think throwing a Tony Awards [...]
Like I said last time…
Welcome back to “Repair Your Credit.” CLICK HERE if you missed part one of this article. You’re here because
…enough is enough!
Believe me, I’ve been there. I have receipts from quick payday loans and debt relief to show for it. One day you will awaken to find [...]
Feast and be frugal
Can you feed a family of four dinner for five dollars or less? Erin Chase believes you can. In fact, she says on her web site: “I cannot make a meal that costs more than $5. Even if I try. My brain will no longer allow it.”
Rachael [...]
Tidy up your wallet
Grocery stores and other retailers have made saving money easier on customers by issuing loyalty cards and eliminating the need to clip coupons. However, those of us who use those cards know that they add up quickly.
That’s where Key Ring Thing comes in. It lets you combine [...]
Or should I have titled this: A blog for the men (only)
Note to the Editor: I will shortly need a major Online Cash Advance. Can you please pass the word down the line? With that said I now apologize to all the men. I am the guy who bats out [...]
Tata Motors completes vehicle
About six years ago, Tata Motors said it would build a $2,000 car to be released in India. Today the company announced it will, in fact, be available soon.
The cars won’t actually be delivered until July, and people won’t just be able to walk into a dealership [...]
Not every saving is worth having
Anything to do with money is rough in this neck of the woods and I do my best to save wherever possible. My best tactic at the moment is not to buy anything, not even that pair of classy jeans hanging in the window of [...]
Time to crunch the numbers
I saw a headline today that really caught my attention: “Are You Wasting Money on Your Cell Plan?” I felt like ABC News was reading my mind.
I also identified with the article’s implications that people often don’t bother changing their plans or companies because it’s too [...]