Most homeowners invest in a security system to help protect their loved ones against intruders, fire and other hazards. But the benefits of an alarm system reach far beyond just the simple protection of your home and family. As it turns out having one installed can yield considerable financial benefits for you and your wallet [...]
With my lady and I heading away on a holiday in no less than five days now the Easter long weekend was something we wanted to take advantage of but we didn’t want to spend any serious money on. After all an international 3 week holiday versus a 3 day long weekend. Which one do [...]
by Mike on March 27, 2013
It’s become a well-known fact in recent years that there are amazing benefits to be gained by switching to an eco-friendly lifestyle. And as this knowledge becomes more prevalent, the costs of these changes have been rapidly decreasing. In fact, many companies and government agencies are now openly encouraging consumers to begin switching to more [...]
by Mike on March 19, 2013
Sure I can tell you that saving energy and money around the house is easy but in order for this to work you need to get up off the couch and actually make some changes. I have written in several of my previous articles you need to take action to achieve any results so here [...]
by Mike on March 14, 2013
Is Saving Money When Shopping Possible? When your average person thinks about saving the images that flash are those of a bank, or if you want something cute a piggy bank. On the other hand when you think about shopping it can mean one of two things (depending on your character and financial [...]
How often do you think about saving money on food? Last year we talked about shopping smart with coupons, warehouse and farmers markets along with changing some of your bad habits with food. With all the terrible weather here in Australia at the moment my lady and I have had plenty of time on the [...]
by Mike on February 15, 2013
Everyone wants a better deal from their credit card company right? Last month I found myself in the unique position of wanting to look at my existing credit card deal, what the credit card company was offering me and really just to think ahead about my credit card debt BEFORE it becomes a pressing issue. [...]
by Mike on February 14, 2013
Changing Your Attitude, Saving More Money When a subject like simple living money saving tips pop up, the first thing that will come to mind are various methods of money saving tips and ideas . Most of the time, however, the problem is not really in how much money we have but in the mindset [...]
by Heidi on January 22, 2013
Saving Money on Food: Get Rid of Your Bad Habits When we hear about saving money on food, the first thing that comes to mind is eating less or getting hungry. Unless you’re on a diet (even if you are), the idea of cutting on food seems a dreadful idea. For most of us, [...]
by Mike on November 6, 2012
Each month, when you review your credit card statement, you probably shake your head and wonder if there is an easy way to free yourself from a high APR and transfer your balance to a credit card with a 0% interest rate. This could save you hundreds of dollars during the introductory period of a [...]
by Mike on October 25, 2012
Who says you cant have Christmas on a Budget? Today’s fragile economy should not dampen your holiday spirits as you begin to think ahead about Christmas festivities. Christmas is a time when families and friends look forward to gathering together and enjoying each other’s company. The cost of the experience is not important the important [...]
by Mike on September 25, 2012
Great ideas on planning ahead to reduce moving costs Moving house, while often an exciting and positive life change, can be quite a costly and time-consuming business. Even when downsizing to a smaller property, the expenses incurred through the sale of a house or flat and in securing a new home can be considerable. An [...]
by Mike on September 24, 2012
Saving for the Fall I belong to a family of penny-pinchers, made even more so by difficult economic times. If there is anything that hard times have taught us, it is that we can survive on less with judicious planning and a lot of creativity. It may take a major attitude adjustment, but the payback [...]
by Mike on August 31, 2012
Christmas Savings We have all been facing the challenges of an economy that is unstable. A slow improvement is predicted in 2012, but complete recovery is still very fragile. People are finding ways to save money and spend more carefully, especially during the Christmas season, a time where families and friends look forward to gathering [...]
by Mike on August 9, 2012
Most people in Britain today seriously underestimate how expensive care home fees are; and few are seeking advice on how to meet them, according to a recent survey by Partnership, the insurance company. The survey found that most of the over-fifties thought care fees would be less than £30,000 a year; with a third saying [...]
Home insurance is an expensive necessity when you own a house. In fact, if you take out a mortgage on your home, your lender will require that you maintain adequate insurance as long as you have the mortgage. That is why it is important that you compare the insurance market and find a policy that [...]
Everyone loves to save money, and what better time to save money than right now! Check out these five easy money saving tips that you can do in less than an hour, and possibly save yourself hundreds of dollars per year! Check Your Bank Bank rates are changing all the time. When was the last [...]
When you talk about small business, you usually talk about growth opportunities and how to get more revenue. However, as a small business grows, it is important to make sure that costs don’t rise at a level that exceeds growth. As such, you should always be looking for ways to save money for your small [...]
by MelissaBatai on June 4, 2012
If you are like most people, you may have been shocked over the last few months to notice the prices of your groceries rising seemingly every time you buy them. Many prices are up, which can be hard on the budget, especially if you have a family to feed. While you may have budgeted $400 [...]
David Bakke writes about frugal hacks for travel, car maintenance, and shopping on Money Crashers Personal Finance. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his young son. According to American Express, nearly 140 million Americans are planning to take a vacation this summer. While getting away from the stress of everyday life is great, racking up [...]