Well . . . almost free cable TV and DVR Replacement. When it comes to saving money, eliminating recurring bills is king. Cable TV and Satellite bills can be upwards of several hundred dollars per month. For about as low as $40 (one time) or up to a few hundred […]
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Preparation 1) Hunt & Gather – Walk around you house, check in all your closets, garage, and cabinets for the “treasures” you want to sell. Shoes, tools, books, clothes, appliances, toy’s, etc. Be sure to wash clothes so that they smell fresh and atleast dust or wipe off other junk. […]
In general, items that are small, but expensive, i.e. Vanilla Extract, are cheaper to buy online and save you money. Items that are heavy, large, or oddly shaped, i.e. computer paper and diapers, are cheaper to buy locally. The reason for this is the cost of shipping mainly. BUYER BEWARE: […]
Another idea that might seem obvious to many would be saving money by not using stamps to pay bills. Starting January 22, 2012 stamp prices will increase to 45 cents a piece for first class. Here is a table to help you visualize how much you could save per year […]
So everyone has heard the rules about spending 15% on retirement, 30% on your home, 15% on student loans . . . I thought I would add all of those up one day and, indeed, if you look around for a few minutes you can find enough recommendations that you […]
This may be obvious to many, but some have had a landline for so long, that not having one doesn’t seem right. here is a list of pros and cons to help you decide if you really need to have one or not. Landline Pros 1) You can send […]
Moving your cell phone plan to a family plan is an amazing way to save money and I can’t find anything about it on the internet! I’m not sure if that means it is obvious and everyone is doing it, or if everyone has been brainwashed into thinking they need their […]
I like to help our readers understand what they need, not what advertisers or society tell them they want. Normally, I would advocate identifying how much you need and lowering your plan to meet that with a little room for error. However, with the multimedia capabilities of cell phones, a new […]
We are not talking going back to dial-up. Despite what Internet Service providers would like you to believe, 1.5 Mbps is more than fast enough to stream movies or shows, like those you couldn’t pick up on your antenna. Don’t expect that low speed to get you 1080p and 5.1 surround on […]
This is a great way to save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year. First check out what stations you could pick up at TvFool or AntennaWeb. AntennaWeb.org offers a less detailed, realistic view of what you will be able to receive and TvFool offers the same but with more detail. Why? Well, […]