Christmas is only 5 days away. If you are like me, some shopping is done but not all of it. The last few gifts sometimes turn into impulsive buying just to get the shopping done! Here’s some ideas to finish off the shopping without breaking the bank.
Gift Cards
A gift card is probably on the list for [...]

Posted December 20, 2007 in Beginner, Credit cards, Frugal, Savings | 4 Comments »

I’d like to think that as the family financial guru, I give the best gifts! I put a lot of thought into each one and come up with gifts that will keep on giving, sometimes for the lifetime of the recipient. So why do people dread my great gift giving ideas?

Posted December 19, 2007 in College savings, Investing, Retirement, Savings | 12 Comments »

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, it’s time to search the Internet for the best prices on gifts. Here’s ten tips to save money while shopping. Combine the best price, cashback, and an online coupon and you can easily take 10% or more off the price! Here’s the strategies I like [...]

Posted December 13, 2007 in Beginner, Frugal, Savings | 2 Comments »

I often end up on subscription lists for various newsletters. One I noticed in my mailbox today was from Little Grad. It’s the Little Insights Newsletter. It had some great tips on energy savings:
College Saving Tip: Heating Water Energy
Consider installing a drain water waste heat recovery system. A recent DOE (Dept Of Energy) study showed [...]

Posted November 30, 2007 in Beginner, Frugal, Savings | 3 Comments »

It’s that time of year again… shopping, parties, presents, traveling, etc. One of my favorite promotions is My Wishlist by American Express. We have participated the last two years. It’s basically a sweepstakes, with a car as the top prize, but a really fun one! And the easy prizes, are what I’m always going for: [...]

Posted November 26, 2007 in Beginner, Frugal, Savings | No Comments »