Money
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Do You Have a Car Care Plan?
National Car Care Month kicked off with a rumble the other day. The designation helps remind drivers to adopt a car care plan and take preemptive measures to maintain their vehicle. Doing so is worth the effort — and money-saving,…
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What to Buy in Bulk
We’ve all been there – tempted to buy anything and everything in bulk. At the time it seems like a good idea to take advantage of lower per item costs and stock up. But some items are just not meant…
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Frugal Month Challenge Results: See How Much We Saved
This February we invited readers to take the Frugal Month Challenge and commit to what some have called a “no-buy month.” My family of three embarked on this cheap challenge and now I’m back to share the results. But first…
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Job Hunting on the Cheap: How to Get Cheap Interview Clothes
Is a new career or job looming on the horizon? Just remember that landing a job typically requires an in-person interview, and that requires proper attire. But job interview clothes can be pricey, so here are some tips on how…
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Offsetting the 2013 Tax Increase
It may be old news, but the end of the payroll tax holiday is an ongoing reality that affects everyone’s paycheck. For an individual earning $50,000 a year, the two percent increase amounts to an extra $1,000 in taxes annually,…
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Where to Create Business Cards on the Cheap
Did you resolve to find a job or ramp up your efforts to attract new business in the new year? You may want to brush up that elevator pitch but also be prepared with fresh business cards. If you’re unemployed…
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Jean Chatzky of ‘Money Matters’: Tips For Saving and Planning Ahead
Jean Chatzky, financial editor of the “Today Show” and author of seven personal finance books, strives to help baby boomers become and stay solvent. On her new RLTV series, “Money…
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Five Realistic Financial New Year’s Resolutions
It’s 2013 and you’re probably thinking, “another year, another set of New Year’s resolutions I won’t keep.” But if bolstering your finances is one realm that could use some attention,…
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Dumpster Diving and Freeganism Tips
Midtown Manhattan may not be where you’d expect to see folks dumpster diving. But amidst high-end stores and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, trash bags full of perfectly good food are…
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Price Alerts Help You Find the Best Time to Buy
Online bargain hunting is both frustrating and exciting. You’re out to find a deal on something you love or need and you’re determined to stick to your budget. Make price…
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Cheaper Produce at the Farmers Market? Studies Say It’s True
Farmers markets tend to be thought of as the province of the well-to-do, peddling things like $12 heads of organic lettuce and edible chrysanthemum leaves. But with more than 7,000…
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Reduce Your Credit Card Debt
On Oct. 9, a line of well-dressed, manicured women filed into the New York City Metropolitan Pavilion. With more than 1,000 attendees grabbing appetizers and drinks, this girly event decked…
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Find Free Stuff Through the Freecycle Network
A bookcase, a rocking chair, a Dell computer monitor, infant formula, kids clothes, gift bags, a bathroom sink — these are just a few of the things people were giving…
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Are Extended Product Warranties Worth It?
You’re about to spend hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars on a new TV, appliance, or computer. When you reach the checkout counter the all-too-familiar question is popped: “Would you like…
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Can Paying With Your Phone Save You Money?
The concept is a bit mystical, a little unsettling, and no doubt a glimpse into the world to come: shopping without any cash or credit cards, just a smartphone. It’s…
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5 Tips to Save Money on Health Insurance
For most people fall is open enrollment season for health insurance offered through their employer. This is the time to review coverage and options and to make changes that suit…
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Beyond Books: 7 Things Libraries Will Let You Do for Free
Where can you rent movies, take classes, discover music, and meet new people without spending a cent? Your local library, of course. Like other government-funded enterprises, many public libraries have…
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Walmart vs. Target vs. Kmart Showdown
Jump to: Is Walmart, Target, or Kmart Cheaper? Shopping Experience Grocery Electronics and Office Clothing and Personal Care Toys Pharmacy and Health Services Other Services Online Shopping Return Policies Price…
