You wake up to College Game Day with Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso on television every Saturday morning. The air is cool and crisp. Your weekends are planned around important games. Fall...and football season...is in full effect! And every true … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Travel: 5 Tips to Finding Deals and Saving Money
October 14, 2010 by
In most cases, the best way to plan for travel is to do it well in advance: Check flight prices months ahead, look for promotions at your favorite hotels, or wait for coupons to pop up in your e-mail inbox for a great limited-time package … [Read more...]
Gains & Losses: What Will Be Taxed and What Can I Claim?
October 12, 2010 by
As we get older, we generally acquire more and more assets. The assets usually start out small and become increasingly more valuable. Typically, as we become more independent and financially stable, we’ll buy our first car, start investing our … [Read more...]
Unemployed? At Least Your Job Search is Tax-Deductible
September 27, 2010 by
Last week, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the recession ended in June 2009. According to the announcement, the economic downturn reached a plateau that month and hasn’t decreased since then. In other words, we are now on … [Read more...]
Wedding Taxes: Four Must-Know Tax Facts For Planning Your Big Day
September 21, 2010 by
With a booming wedding industry, I sometimes wonder how it’s even possible that our country is in a recession at all. Now that the average cost of a wedding hovers around $29,000, you’d think that the spending induced by weddings could … [Read more...]
Would You Feel Guilty About a Wasted $3?
September 16, 2010 by
How would you feel if you wasted $3? Guilty? Like a squanderer? Would you take measures to ensure it didn't happen again? Or could you care less? Let us know in a comment. Meanwhile, here's how I recently changed my mindset own thinking on this very … [Read more...]
Night Out Alternatives: 8 Unique Ideas for Frugal Home Get-Togethers
September 3, 2010 by
We all want to save money, but not by skimping on fun times with good friends…especially as the last warm days of summer tick away. But lets’ face it: Going out for dinner and drinks is hardly budget-friendly. That’s why these days, staying in … [Read more...]
Recycling is Free, Green, and Sexy; So Why Don’t You Do It?
August 25, 2010 by
Photo by f1rwb DClik. Editor's Note: To avoid any confusion, Amber is not a new writer...it's just the real name of the contributor formerly known as "Carrie from Carrie on the Cheap". New name, same great writing. If you get a chance, check out … [Read more...]
Avoid Tourist Traps (Your Wallet Will Thank You)
August 13, 2010 by
Photo by sharpshutter. You can hear the sound of ocean waves crashing in next to you, the sun is kissing your cheeks, a salty breeze is cooling your skin, and a polite waiter is slipping an icy drink into your hand while softly saying, “that’ll … [Read more...]
Freelance Work: Why You Should Be Freelancing Now and the Secret to Getting Started
August 4, 2010 by
Photo by novecentino. Freelance work is a hot topic these days---especially among members of our generation and especially among those interested in personal finance. And it’s easy to see why: Want extra cash to get out of debt or build … [Read more...]
