Posted 2 weeks 5 days ago by Jabulani Leffall
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger up and stretch your imagination as well as your weak American currency. Have some fun while you're at it.
Posted 5 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
I made an interesting discovery this week while shopping for an inexpensive cordless phone. Family Dollar is giving away over thirty dollars of free coupons this month! And they are yours for the grabbing. Read on for details. But hurry. They are only good through the end of April 2008.
Posted 10 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Go ahead. Say it three times fast. I dare ya. Seriously though, who knew such a job even existed? Enter Mary Webber, who held the post for Maine Savings Bank for over fourteen years, participating in radio shows, workshops and various television segments. To get the inside scoop on what she has to offer for advice, read on.
Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
I remember the first time my sister’s Barbie went for a ride in her new pink convertible. The trunk was full of new shoes, the coolest outfits, and luggage for a long trip away. We laughed as we discussed all the fun things Barbie would do on her trip. She was after all, living the American dream, and I couldn’t wait to be old enough to live mine.
Posted 18 weeks 6 days ago by Catherine Shaffer
What if there was a way to honor the beauty and intentions behind your received Christmas cards, while at the same time allowing you to get rid of the darned things without guilt? By cannibalizing the cards your friends and family send you, you can save your conscience, save the earth, and save a buck.
Posted 22 weeks 5 days ago by Katherine Krumme
There is such a thing as a free lunch: you and ten friends can dine at an upscale restaurant for little more than five minutes of your time. As part of its sales campaign, Ameriprise (an AmEx subsidiary and financial services provider) offers to sponsor lunch for ten in exchange for your attention to a short schpiel from a sales rep.Posted 23 weeks 3 days ago by Philip Brewer
How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.
Posted 24 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault
This is for those of you who still want better crap, but love having a bank account balance too. It’s also a companion post to Philip’s piece called When Poor Folks Have Better Crap Than You. (Was that intro hilarious, or what?) After getting a sneak preview of his article, I thought it was too cool to wait. So here are five simple strategies you can put to use immediately in order to have better crap. Happy shopping!
Posted 24 weeks 6 days ago by Myscha Theriault
As usual, Philip has done a great job of analyzing both market and industry as they apply to consumer choice. And as I'm sure you all noted in his article, exercising that choice involves a cost issue. Eggs are a staple for many of us. The price of them, while not completely outrageous, has been on the rise for some time now. The problem is there are so many fun ways to serve them, that cutting back too harshly will be a challenge for those of us who love them. I’ve put together a list of ways to cut corners without feeling the pinch, as well as a list of “eggcellent” menu suggestions. Read on, and tell me what you think.
Posted 27 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Having a well stocked, stylish gourmet kitchen does not have to cost a mint. In fact, implementing just a few of the following ideas can save you thousands of dollars. Now what would you rather be spending that money on?
Posted 28 weeks 48 min ago by Nora Dunn
When you put together a frugal budget, you are usually careful to make sure you're not spending money where you don't need to. But are you getting railroaded by expenses you are bearing which you don't even realize you can avoid?
Posted 28 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Tis the season for soothing, hearty homemade soups. With as much as people pay for this stuff at the deli counter (and don't get me started on the prices and ingredient lists for canned), it's not hard to see how serving this stuff up at home just makes good "soup cents". While many soups look fabulous enough in their own right, having some gourmet topping options on hand can really kick things up a notch and make you feel like you are eating out. Here are sixteen different topping ideas that'll have you serving up soup based dinners with style.
Posted 30 weeks 1 day ago by Nora Dunn
Here are ten easy ways for improving both the environment and your lifestyle. Implement just a few of them and you'll likely see a benefit to your bank account at the end of the day too.
Posted 30 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Grocery store cheese prices seem to be on the rise lately, at least in my neck of the woods. The warehouse stores are where I've found the best prices, and the large blocks of mozzarella cheese still seem to be available at around the two dollar a pound mark. Whether you like to shred it all in advance to store in the freezer, shave it off a bit at a time for deli sandwiches, or just cut it up and chow down, here are ten more ways to enjoy this stuff (and its price) that even the single folks can use.
Posted 30 weeks 3 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Having been around a bit longer than many of us in the personal finance web arena, Gary Foreman and his Dollar Stretcher community are institutions in themselves. If there’s a topic out there you thought was too hard core to ask about in a public forum, chances are someone has discussed it in a Stretcher newsletter. So after brainstorming some ideas with Will and Sarah, and thinking this type of down and dirty money saving advice was exactly in line with what Wise Bread readers want to know, I sent Gary an email . . .
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| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Kirby | 3 | 2 |
| Julie Rains | 3 | 13 |
| Linsey Knerl | 13 | 28 |
| Mark P. Cussen | 3 | 4 |
| Myscha Theriault | 4 | 31 |
| Nora Dunn | 6 | 6 |
| Paul Michael | 10 | 22 |
| Philip Brewer | 11 | 47 |
| Thursday Bram | 3 | 1 |
| Xin Lu | 11 | 25 |
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