Does bottled water taste better than filtered tap? You'd certainly think so, based on the number of people who drink it today.
And that's too bad because, compared to tap water, the bottled stuff is absurdly expensive. It also generates a lot of ...
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This Little Trick Can Save Big Money On Your Food Bill
Are you looking for ways to save money on your food bill? It may be easier than you think. Consider this: In 2013, I spent $13,788 on groceries for our four-person household. In 2022, that number climbed to $17,101. In case you're wondering, that ...
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How to Have a Beautiful Wedding AND Exotic Honeymoon for $5000 – or Less!
The average cost to have a wedding is now $29,000. That's some serious dough - especially for couples looking to have a beautiful wedding and honeymoon for $5000 or less!
I know getting married is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, but is ...
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Why Buying Gasoline In the Morning Can Save Money
I’ve already written about the folly of trying to save a few cents per gallon when shopping for gas. But did you know there are times when you don’t get exactly what you pay for when you fill up your gasoline tank at the local station? It’s not ...
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What is the ‘Pink Tax’?
Ladies: Watch out for the Pink Tax. What is the pink tax? You probably won't see any news about it in the papers, as it's nothing Congress has passed or proposed. If you're a woman, though, chances are you've experienced it or maybe even noticed it ...
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Bad Habits That Make You a Target of Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is much more common than you might think. In fact, it is a multi-billion dollar industry for the criminals who choose to undertake such nefarious work. Of course, there are two big reasons why credit card fraud is so widespread: 1) ...
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Why Extended Warranties Sometimes Do Make Sense
The conventional wisdom out there is that it's rarely advantageous to consider an extended warranty unless it's for an automobile.
Don't believe it. The truth is, when it comes to extended warranties, things aren't always quite so black and white. ...
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36 Amazing Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags
I've been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people.
Now I may be just a wee bit biased, but I think I made a very ...
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Why Extended Warranties for New Tires Are A Waste of Money
A while back I bought four new tires for my old car. The tires came with a pro-rated 65,000-mile guarantee and were $74 each, or just under $300 for the entire set.
As the salesman was tallying the bill he asked if I'd like to purchase the ...
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Tips for Budgeting a Wedding
Budgeting for a wedding can seem like an overwhelming task. Most people need help figuring out where to begin. However, it doesn't have to be stressful.
This article will help you break down every part of budgeting a wedding into manageable parts. ...
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Why You Should Use Comparison Sites
Shopping online has become increasingly popular in recent years, with consumers able to purchase a wide range of products and services from the comfort of their own homes. While this is convenient and oftentimes easier than shopping in physical ...
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Scientists Say This Clever Trick Can Help You Break Your Overspending Habit
The other day I was reluctantly helping the Honeybee clean out her our closet -- and having a thoroughly miserable time doing it, I might add -- when I came across a couple of old Discover magazines.
I canceled my subscription to Discover years ...
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4 Online Shopping Mistakes You’re Making and How to Avoid Them
Shopping online is a convenient way to get the products you want. Instead of having to go to the store, you can have them delivered right to your home. However, there are certain precautions you need to take when shopping online or you might end up ...
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3 Ways to Reduce Your Calling Costs
Everybody loves a cheap phone bill. But keeping in touch with family and friends on the phone can get very expensive if not handled properly. So with that in mind, here's how many savvy shoppers reduce their calling costs both domestically and ...
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Here’s How to Take Advantage of Everyday Sales for Everyday Items
Every month, you have to buy items for yourself and your household that are not very expensive on their own. But if you added up the cost of all these things together, they'd amount to a big bill. Most people always look for ways to save, either by ...
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9 Great Gift Ideas for People Who Have Everything
I always struggle when it comes to finding great gift ideas for people who have everything.
My family draws names every year as part of our annual Christmas gift exchange. It's typically done a year in advance, on Christmas Day, long after all the ...
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How the Recent Surge In E-Commerce Is Affecting Businesses & Consumers
In years past, the Internet was simply a tool. If you wanted to know the answer to a question or to keep up on current events as they were happening, the World Wide Web was there to help. Now, it's more of an appendage; from social media to ...
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Trying to Save Money on Gas? Driving Out of Your Way Rarely Helps
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on household budgets, people are looking to save money wherever they can. For example, I know people who will drive five miles out of their way, ten miles round trip, just to save a nickel per gallon. Then there ...
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How to Save Money On Your Online Spending
The Internet has made lots of things easier, including shopping. Gone are the days when you had to leave the house and go to the store to get your groceries. Now you can have them delivered.
It's the same for gaming online. You can play without ...
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Holiday Shopping Tips: How to Get a Head Start and Maximize Your Budget
While procrastination is a universal phenomenon, we should all be fighting the urge to delay when it comes to shopping for the upcoming holiday season. Although many of us are content to wait and drive to the store a couple days before Christmas, it ...
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