More than presents, decorating, carols or any other festivity, my favorite part of the holiday season has always been gathering with family and friends over delicious food. Some of my best childhood memories are tied to sweet potato casserole, … [Read more...]
Can’t Afford that Trip? Think Again: Experts Reveal 10 Tips for Thrifty Travel
December 12, 2012 by
Winter begins in just a few weeks and with that change of season, folks across North America will get bitten by the travel bug--especially those from colder climes seeking relief from blizzards and wind chill. For those flyers, drivers and riders of … [Read more...]
DIY or Buy? When It’s Cheaper to Make It Yourself or Buy Off The Shelf
December 6, 2012 by
Last year, the Better Business Bureau received 5,558 complaints regarding general contractors, placing the group in the top 30 out of all industries tracked, according to Money Talks News. No wonder home improvement stores are packed to the gills … [Read more...]
How to Budget for Holiday Shopping if you Haven’t Saved for Gifts
November 27, 2012 by
The holidays are quickly approaching. Do you know how many presents you still need to buy? More importantly – do you know how much those gifts are going to cost? Last year, the Business Insider found that holiday shoppers spent nearly $400 on … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts for Every Budget
November 26, 2012 by
Holiday gift buying has always been particularly anxiety-fraught for me; my mother raised me to believe if it is the thought of a gift that counts, much thought should go into every gift. In a universe of millions of products, finding a perfect … [Read more...]
Smart Shopping: 8 Tips for Savvier Black Friday Shopping
November 19, 2012 by
Editor's note: We have a love/hate relationship with the madness of holiday shopping. On the one hand, shopping sales can net you more stuff for less cash. On the other, submitting to grating ads, ever-earlier store openings, and panic-inducing … [Read more...]
Car Dealer Secrets: Four Questions to Ask Before you Buy an Extended Auto Warranty
November 15, 2012 by
When I was a kid I went along with my father and watched him buy things like televisions, furniture, and even a few cars. He was a shrewd buyer and I remember being impressed how quickly and firmly he said NO to any sort of extended warranty. He … [Read more...]
Money Under 30 is on Pinterest!
November 14, 2012 by
Pinterest sometimes gets a bad rap. If you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a way to digitally bookmark websites and other items you find online. Its users are predominantly women, and sometimes the site is criticized for being overly … [Read more...]
Car Dealer Secrets: What Invoice Pricing Really Means
October 26, 2012 by
Negotiating the sale of a new car is a dance: As a buyer, you want to pay as little as possible. As a dealer, I want to run a profitable business. Sometimes, this dance becomes a fight – an unpleasant, drawn-out battle of the wills. Believe it … [Read more...]
How to Shrink Your Supersize Smartphone Bill
October 23, 2012 by
These days, it seems almost everyone has some kind of fancy phone glued to their palm 24 hours a day. We just can’t live without our status updates and tweeting and texting and e-mailing. We're using our phones to cook dinner, pay bills, make … [Read more...]
