Archive for May, 2011
5 Money-Saving Eco Ideas Whose Time Has Come – Maybe
How far can the green revolution go? Well, now that Walmart sells organic cheese and yogurt, anything’s possible. Here are five new eco-friendly ideas that might save you money. We haven’t tried them out yet, but we plan to. If you want to live on the cutting edge yourself, check out… 1. Paperless Post Online [...]
Ask Stacy: Bad Marks Are Mulitplying on My Credit Report!
I just recently came across your website. Very nice, and you seem to know what you’re talking about. I have a question. I am trying to fix damage that I did four years ago with four credit card amounts. Needless to say, I was shocked. My question to you is: How can a card company [...]
Monday’s Deals: Electronics, Office Supplies, Shoes, and a Free Sports Drink
We might be observing Memorial Day on a Monday, but many holiday sales don’t end until Tuesday’s over. So if you have the day off – or even if you have to sneak out of work a little early – now’s a great time to stock up on electronics – among pretty much everything else. [...]
Your Comments: Electric Cars, Charities, Rental Car Rip-offs
Clint via Facebook about 5 Reasons NOT to Buy an Electric Car… Though I do agree with some of the statements in this article, I would like to point out that this is the future of driving and there absolutely HAS to be some early adopters. If not, it’ll never come to fruition. This is basically [...]
Outdoor Jobs to Tackle Now – And Ways to Save While Doing Them
Memorial Day marks the official start of summer: the season for fun, sun…and outdoor home repairs and maintenance. So put down the barbeque tools and pick up your tool bag. This is the time of year to take a stroll around the yard with pencil and pad and take a few notes about what needs [...]
Friday’s Deals: Clothes, Candles, Printers, and Free MP3s
Thanks to Memorial Day sales, you can find just about anything at a discount this weekend… Clothing and accessories Children: Whether the kids need tanks, tees, shorts, or leggings, it’s all just $5 at The Children’s Place stores and online [expires 5/30]. Shipping is also free, so you may as well buy online and save [...]
Should Everyone Have a Prenup?
When you hear the word “prenup,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably picture an old rich guy about to marry a young, not-so-rich girl. While that’s the traditional use for a prenuptial agreement, there are some personal finance pundits – notably, Suze Orman – who insist that prenuptial agreements are [...]
Tips on Filing a Credit Card Complaint
The following post comes from partner site lowcards.com When you have a problem with your credit card issuer, it’s hard to find someone who can help, or sometimes, even listen. It is frustrating at best, and unresolved issues can magnify your personal financial crisis. On July 21, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will begin [...]
Car Rentals Rip-offs: 6 Things to Watch For
On a recent trip to New York, I needed to rent a car for one day. The goal was to pick it up at JFK airport and return it the next day to a nearby town about 15 minutes away. I shopped several rental car sites but ultimately chose Enterprise. While their prices weren’t great [...]
Daily Deals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lots of Fast Food Freebies
Hope you’re hungry! Whether you’re heading out to dinner with the family or eating on the run, we’ve got a deal that will fill up you… Food Fast food: Let’s start this category off with a completely free cheeseburgerdog from RaceTrac gas-convenience stores (with coupon) [expires 6/6]. Actually, make that two free cheeseburger dogs: The [...]