Posted 10 weeks 4 days ago by Myscha Theriault
It struck me recently as I was working on something in the kitchen that what I was doing was actually quite eco-friendly. The funny thing was, I made the actual choice as a budget strategy. So I started thinking, were there other areas of my life where I was being “coincidentally green”?
Posted 11 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a couple hundred bucks or more, some time off from work just might be the way to get you there -- if you do it right.
Posted 14 weeks 1 day ago by Xin Lu
I have been trying to drive at 55 miles per hour to save gas, and I am doing it by driving behind big trucks in the slow lane so that I do not get honked at or pulled over by the highway patrol. Apparently driving behind big trucks also saves you gas due to something called drafting, and you can safely take advantage of this to save an additional 5 to 10% of your gas.
Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Is heavy handed product use driving your budget into the financial ditch? Blowing through shampoo, salad dressing, ketchup and shower gel faster than you clip coupons to compensate? Maybe you just want an easier way to mix drinks at the bar. Whatever your reasons, I’ve compiled a list of suggestions and resources for using the power of pump dispensers to redirect your lost dollars back into your bank account. Read on for more details.
Posted 20 weeks 4 days ago by Nora Dunn
There are a number of ways to find money by rearranging your finances, stretching your shopping dollar, and spending wisely. Here is a collection of 11 Tips to help you find some money of your own.
Posted 27 weeks 3 days ago by Jabulani Leffall
Miserly is derived from a Latin term that means "wretched." It is the linguistic blood relative of miserable. Stuntin' is when you spend too much money and when material goods define who you are. When managing your loot, you might want to get in where you fit in, somewhere between these two definitions. Find a happy medium because you can't take it with you when you're gone. At the same time, you can't take it with you if you're broke and want to go somewhere.
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| Posts | Cmts | |
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| Andrea Dickson | 4 | 31 |
| Fred Lee | 2 | 17 |
| Julie Rains | 4 | 16 |
| Linsey Knerl | 10 | 33 |
| Myscha Theriault | 6 | 31 |
| Paul Michael | 4 | 8 |
| Philip Brewer | 10 | 51 |
| Thursday Bram | 2 | 2 |
| Will Chen | 3 | 3 |
| Xin Lu | 11 | 28 |
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