How would you like to save 30 percent on gas? In an era of rising gas prices, drivers all over America are looking for ways to save. But unfortunately, gas stations don’t usually issue coupons. So instead of hoping for a price cut or buying a hybrid car, what if you could use less gas? What if you could drive your existing car differently, saving gas to the point that getting better gas mileage became a way of life?
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Save Money on Your Move
January 25, 2012Depending on how far you are going, a move can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Even if it’s just across town, it’s no small matter. The sooner you start planning, the better off you’ll be when it comes to keeping things under budget and also getting things organized for when you get to the other side. Here are a few cost-saving tips to get you started.
6 Tips for Saving Money during Your Pregnancy
January 12, 2012Congratulations, you’re pregnant! Now fork over a bunch of cash for doctor’s visits, vitamins, organic food, maternity clothes and things baby will need immediately like diapers and a crib. Yay?
We’ve all heard that kids are expensive, but no one really mentioned all of the expenses that come before the baby’s even here. But don’t panic – stress isn’t good for the baby anyway – because we’ve got several ways you can save money.
Want to Save Money? Live like a College Student
December 28, 2011Many recent college graduates fall into a financial trap of immediately upgrading their lifestyles once they get a job. They get a nice apartment (or buy a house) and buy or lease a new car. They buy a lot of expensive clothes and start eating at restaurants every day. As tempting as it may be to start living a more lavish lifestyle once you’re out of college and finally have a “grown-up” paycheck, that first paycheck often doesn’t stretch as far as you might expect.
Here are a few easy ways for new college grads (or people of any age) to save money by “living like a college student.”
Join Quizzle as a Guest on WiseBread.com’s Weekly TweetChat
December 22, 2011Quizzle is making a guest appearance on Wise Bread’s weekly TweetChat. Please join us Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific/3:00 pm Eastern for lively conversation and a chance to win prizes! Use the hashtag #WBChat to participate. For an easy way to keep track of the conversation, try using our special Tweetchat Chatroom. Everyone can participate–make [...]
7 Cost-Saving Tips for Christmas Dinner
December 21, 2011The traditional Christmas dinner probably didn’t seem like a big deal when you agreed to it. After all, it’s just one meal. But as anyone who’s ever hosted Thanksgiving can attest, one meal can be a monster. Because it’s a traditional meal, everyone is coming with expectations of eating their favorite seasonal foods and because it’s Christmas, even those family members who typically beg out of most gatherings will be there. That likely means 10 to 15 relatives all looking to you to give them a good meal and a good time, so the cost can soar it you let it.
With that in mind, here are seven tips on how to keep your Christmas dinner costs under control.
Want to Save Money? Try Saving Time
December 7, 2011Have you ever considered saving your time in order to save money? Find out how much your time is worth and the next time a home maintenance project pops up, you may think twice about doing it yourself.
3 Times in Life When It’s Okay NOT to Save Money
November 29, 2011While it’s always a good idea to save money, especially for “big-ticket” goals like retirement, college and emergency expenses, there are some times in life when you might not want to save as much as others. Is it ever okay not to save money?
5 Best Money-Saving Apps
October 25, 2011Over the last five weeks, we’ve reviewed five of the best mobile apps on the market that help users save money. Some provide coupons, others offer comparison-shopping, but all help us become more educated consumers. In case you missed it, here are our top five favorite money-saving apps (best of all… they’re all FREE!).
How to Throw a Great Halloween Party on a Budget
October 20, 2011Celebrating Halloween with friends and family is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. But for some, the idea of hosting the tricks and treats of a Halloween party may seem far too terrifying on the budget. With Christmas just around the corner and budgets already tight, it’s understandable to be more concerned with ensuring that you have enough to buy gifts for all your loved ones.
Throwing a spooky bash doesn’t have to cost much at all! Here are some great – and not so scary – ways to throw a festive Halloween party on a budget.
