http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:16:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=38 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=37 You can save doubly when you cut down on all those one item stops -- you know, you go to the store one day, forget something, remember that you forgot a few things more, and wind up having to stop the next day on your way home from work.  You're ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=36 You didn’t think we were done, did you?  No way, there are literally tons of ways to save when you shop.  For instance, even more than clipping coupons, you need to keep a look out for any specials.  Every store out there has specials offered every single week.  You can ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=35 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=34 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=33 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=32 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=31 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=30 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 ... http://www.savingmoneystrategies.com/?p=29