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The Hottest Deals for Heating Your Home — part 2.

Friday, November 14th, 2008

With heating costs as high as they are (and unfortunately, they are expected to get worse, as industries leaders try harder and harder to find a green, clean burning fuel source), one of the best ways you can save money is by inspecting what you have already.
Windows are frequently the culprit when you are inexplicably [...]

The Hottest Deals for Heating Your Home — part 1.

Friday, October 31st, 2008

In recent winters, a lot of us have noticed that our heating costs are sky rocketing.  Unfortunately, it looks like this winter will follow suit with that.  Worse yet, there are suggests that the years to come may be even worse, as the economy wans and people struggle to produce a clean energy source.
The good [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 7.

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

This week, we are going to talk about ways you can save in regards to your food itself.  First of all, think about buying frozen vegetables.  Sure, fresh ones are better, and do feel free to get those when you find some you want – but the key is to buy only as much as [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 6.

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Let’s face it, folks.  It’s 2008.  Computers practically rule the world.  They make everything more convenient, especially shopping.  How many of us have shopped for clothes, furniture, books, movies, and music online?  The majority of us, most likely.  If you have, then you know how easy it is to save money that way.  So, it [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 5.

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Hopefully, through the course of this series of money saving tips, we have all come to realize that we can save a lot of money just by being organized.  Think about it — we organize our finances in every other aspect of our lives.  We allot so much money for bills, so much for household [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 4.

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Lists are a good thing when it comes to grocery shopping.  You can benefit from having lists at home as well as taking one to the store with you.  For instance, make up a checklist for your pantry or larder – whatever you call it in your home!  Keep a list of the staples, those [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 3.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

The best, most important grocery shopping strategy you will ever know is one you’ve likely heard for years: never go shopping when you’re hungry.  Just don’t do it.  You’ll end up with an overflowing cart — or two — of food you don’t really want, but that you’re craving because you’re starving.  Odds are a [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 2.

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

As we saw the last time, if we can save money on food, we can end up with a pretty substantial pile of savings at the end of every month.  In addition to staying away from impulse buys, there are literally dozens of ways you can save money when shopping for groceries.  All it will [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Shopping Smart — part 1.

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Shopping smart can save you a significant amount of money. You have to do more than clipping coupons, although that can certainly help a lot. One thing you need to do, however, is change the way you shop. For instance, do not jump to buy an item just because you see that it is for [...]

Saving Money Strategies: Cashing in by Saving Gas — part 5.

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

In addition to knowing when to fill up your car to get the most gas for your money, it is also important to know how to fill up your car. Yeah, yeah, you pull up to the pump and open up your gas tank – but there are other tips too! For instance, some of [...]