Other money saving tips

2008 was a tough year for many people, with shrinking 401k's, the subprime mortgage crisis, or layoffs. With that in mind, here's our list of 10 ways to save money in 2009.Read the rest...

With the new year fast approaching, you are probably thinking about your 2009 resolutions already. You may also be thinking about the economy, and it's effects on you in the new year. So, why not focus on resolutions that aren't just good ideas, but will also save you money? Here's our top ten money-saving resolutions for the 2009 New Year.:Read the rest...

Free money for bills? Looking for information on government grants or other sources of free money? If you found this article by searching Google, you are probably hoping to hear the pitch from a gentleman named Matthew Lesko. He's famous for selling a book titled "Free Money to Pay Your Bills", which claims there are "billions in hidden money" to be found.Read the rest...

In almost every town across the country we have thrift stores. These are basically second hand shops full of clothes, electronics and all sorts of other brick & brack that others have now considered useless. While they say, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure", there is a lot more then you think at the local thrift store. The thrift store is actually packed with money saving solutions for you and your family.

Before we even start to talk about the great finds in the thrift and second hand shops, let’s first talk about spending habits of most consumers. Consumers these days are often targeted by large groups of marketing teams whose sole purpose is to make you believe you need their product and they will use any and all means to do so. Did you ever notice that jingle or song from the commercial of the product you just saw or heard on TV? Sure you have, that's the results of the marketing teams hard work, but let's get back to the overspending and impulsive part...Read the rest...