One Minute Money News For Twentysomethings (10/18/2006)

Weekly money-saving news you can read in a minute.

Ben Mims from the Mississipi State Reflector describes how to pan fry any meat with olive oil, peppers, onions, and vegetables for ten minutes and get three healthy meals for the price of one: stir fry for dinner, frittata for breakfast, and a sandwich for lunch.

The Hartford takes its personal finance education program for college athletes, Playbook for Life, to Gonzaga College. While I’m all for financial education, I’m sure those 1% of NCAA athletes that go pro will make nice clients for The Hartford someday!

Check out last month’s top 30 money-saving tips at BankRate.com or submit your own for a chance to win $100. Last month’s winner? One part vinegar and two parts water in a spray bottle makes a cheap and effective way to clean fruits and vegetables.

Free Money Finance digs into five tips to save money this holiday season. Yes, folks, it’s about that time again. The best ideas? Thoroughly research any available coupons or rebates at sites like couponcabin.com or fatwallets.com. At checkout, ask the clerk if there are any flyers, coupons, or discounts you may have missed. It never hurts to ask.

SmartMoney has tips for winterizing your home and car to avoid a costly tow or frigid night when the snow flies. Every car should get a three-point check-up before winter: tires, battery, and fluids. For the home: check and seal leaky windows and doors and tune-up your heating unit. If you rent, drafty windows or a dirty heating system will still cost you; push your landlord to winterize your flat or reduce your rent for a high heating bill.

MSN Money has some strong words for a reader wondering: Should I pay off my boyfriend’s debt? No, you shouldn’t; in fact, you should leave him.