One of the easiest ways to save on your food budget is to make a list before you hit the grocery store. On average, people who make a list (and stick to it) save 23 percent on their grocery bill.
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An Offbeat Way to Save on Weddings: Tomb With a View
I’ve written a number of stories about how to save on weddings, including a piece on why the “average cost” of $18,000 is total bunk. Readers have also sent me a range of terrific ideas for reasonable nuptials. But no one suggested the truly unique angle featured in a recent story in The Indianapolis Star: getting married at a funeral home.
As Prices Rise, Try These Tips to Save on Gas
Rising gasoline prices put a damper on consumers’ mood in January, according to a survey released Friday by Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan. The spike at the pump to over $3 on average nationwide also has more people worried about inflation. Overall consumer sentiment slipped to 72.7 compared to 74.5 in December. Here are some tips to save on gasoline.
Top Consumer Scams and Rip-Offs of 2010
Con artists made the most of a bad economy in 2010, targeting job seekers, people struggling to get out of debt and those looking to earn some extra cash. The Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010.
Kick-Start Your New Year: Think Before You Spend
This year, it’s time to go back to basics with your finances. And the easiest way to save is to take a second to consider each purchase before you pull out your wallet. Click through to see the four questions to ask yourself.
New Year, New Financial Protections for Borrowers
With the New Year comes new rules that allow consumers to better understand the connection between their credit rating and the cost of borrowing. As of January 1, if your application for a loan is rejected because of something in your credit report, the lender has to let you know. In addition, the lender must also notify you if you’re approved, but not given the best interest rate or loan terms based on your credit information.
The Easiest Way to Save Money in 2011
Saving money is simple: Live on less than you earn. But of course, that’s like suggesting that dieting is a simple matter of burning more calories than we take in. Neither discipline comes easy. You have to track your spending (calories); become a savvy shopper (eater); understand the basics of investing (exercise); get excited about concepts like compound interest (and weight-loss maintenance). So with New Year’s Resolutions in mind, here’s the easiest way to save money in 2011.
The College Application Crunch: Keep Borrowing to a Minimum
While many families are in full holiday-preparation mode, those with high school seniors are in the final frenzy to complete college applications before the winter break. But there’s something they must weigh seriously if they want to get real value out of that four-year investment.
More Consumers Are Dumping Cable
Research firm SNL Kagen recently reported that cable television suffered its biggest customer drop in three decades, as 119,000 people canceled their cable, satellite or telecommunications subscriptions. That drop followed the biggest defection on record – a loss of 216,000 subscribers in the second quarter. To this I say: Welcome to my world! You’ll love being cable-free!
This Holiday Season May Offer Earning Opportunities
If you’re looking to earn a little extra to pay off debt or stash away some emergency cash for a rainy day, this may be the year to take advantage of a part-time holiday position. The holiday hiring season is off to its strongest start since 2006, according to a new analysis of Labor Department data by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. But it’s important to search beyond the traditional chain stores.
