I was shopping the other evening and the woman in front of me in addition to her three kids had a full basket and a half. I thought it was going to be a long wait but I had no idea what me and the other folks in line were in store for. The woman's bill came to slightly over $300.00 and after handing the cashier all of her coupons she paid $9.37. Wow, it was like I had an epiphany. I was intr... read more »

It seems that some folks are blessed each year with always being the visitor for Thanksgiving dinner and not the cook. It usually works out that those same people disappear when it comes time to clean up and do the dishes. At least that's how it worked as far back as I can remember. Nonetheless I think I can help make this years Thanksgiving dinner a little lighter on the wallet or purse ... read more »

How to Save Money I recently got laid off my job, so my husband and I had to start cutting some of our expenses and figuring out where we could save money. Here are some tips from what we have done: Create a Budget In order to get a really good feel at where you can cut expenses, you need to get a realistic idea of how much you spend on what. Most people have a pretty good idea at how much... read more »

Need to save some extra bucks in this economy, but don't know how to do any more than what you have been doing? Here are a few tips to change your money-saving ways and help retain some cash! Just whistle while you work! This seems cliche, but you should enjoy your job. By actually liking what you do, you are less likely to buy things, psychologists have discovered, because you are hap... read more »

When shopping for a new car, fuel mileage is becoming a primary concern as the price of gasoline becomes more uncertain and drivers begin to consider the environment in their purchasing decisions. Fuel economy is reported in the United States as miles per gallon, which is the distance traveled divided by the fuel consumed. A more useful representation turns this figure on its head--literally.... read more »

The first two things that pop into most people's heads when they think about going 'green' are expensive and extra work. Actually the reverse is true! Being environmentally conscious can actually save you money in many different ways, and there are plenty of things you can do that don't add extra work to our already hectic lives. Saving energy is a sure-fire money saver a... read more »

Since I was a teen my mother has repeated the adage, "It isn't a bargain if you don't need it." It has taken years for that wisdom to sink in, however. I love a good deal and find myself drawn to clearance racks in every store I enter. Self-control is a necessity when you are trying to save money. This is especially true right now when stores are desperate to attract shopp... read more »

A few simple ways to make that shopping trip with the boyfriend, a great experiance for the both of you. What's Important is being a smart shopper. Look for deals, again look for deals. This will make you happy and him happy. Also have fun with each other. It's always easier when browsing through so many clothes and shoes when you are laughing and having a good time. Don't forge... read more »

Outsourcing - the practice of using outside firms to handle work normally performed within a company - is a familiar concept to many entrepreneurs. Small companies routinely outsource their payroll processing, accounting, distribution, and many other important functions - often because they have no other choice. Many large companies turn to outsourcing to cut costs. In response, entire industri... read more »

I'm not proud. I shop the dollar stores on a regular basis. You can get some incredible deals at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, the Dollar Store and all the other bargain and close-out stores that populate the shopping landscape. They've become more popular and more crowded as the economy continues to decline and now, even the folks from the fancier neighborhoods are wandering out to d... read more »