Posts Tagged ‘saving money’

Rise of the Hypermiler; How to Save Money on Gas by Changing the Way You Drive

February 6, 2012

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?

Save Money on Your Move

January 25, 2012

Depending 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, 2012

Congratulations, 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.

Save Money Winterizing Your Car

December 29, 2011

Unless you live in a warm climate – say, Florida or Southern California – the winter months mean freezing temperatures, snow, ice, sleet and road salt, all of which can play havoc with your car. Lots of auto shops start offering to “winterize” your car around this time of year, but if you want to save a few bucks, this is something you can do pretty easily on your own.

The goal is to make sure you have everything you need in the car and ensure that nothing freezes or breaks off due to the weather – at the worst possible time, probably.

Want to Save Money? Try Saving Time

December 7, 2011

Have 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.

5 Best Money-Saving Apps

October 25, 2011

Over 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, 2011

Celebrating 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.

Money-Saving Apps: RepairPal

October 18, 2011

We’re up to the final round in our five-part series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, Key Ring Reward Cards, GasBuddy and RedLaser. This week, we review RepairPal. Find out why RepairPal is a top mobile app for saving money.

Money-Saving Apps: RedLaser

October 11, 2011

We’ve reached round four in our new series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, an app that rewards you simply for going into your favorite stores; Key Ring Reward Cards, an app that allows you to keep all of your retail rewards cards on your Smartphone; and GasBuddy, an app that helps you find the cheapest gas prices wherever you are. This week, we review RedLaser, an app that finds the lowest prices on items you’d like to purchase.

Save Money by Using Less Gas

October 6, 2011

We’ve all seen gas prices soar this year and while they’re now on the down-slope, driving – especially in areas where commuting by car is a necessity – can mean a huge hit to our household budgets each month. Every time I fill up, I am shocked by the total that comes up even though I drive a small, fuel-efficient sedan, so I’ve been making an effort to lengthen the time between trips to the pump by using less gas.

Here are a few tips to lessen your gas usage – and the hit to your wallet.

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