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The 20 Best Money Websites
The 20 Best Money Websites: Basic.esplanner.com - If you're wondering if you need to save more for retirement. (?) Morningstar.com - If you're wondering if you have the right mix of investments. (popular Love the name :) Finance.Google.com - If you're looking to find your next stock pick. Nerdwallet.com - If you're wondering if it's time to dump your rewards Money Mag recently came out with their list of best money websites , so I thought I'd share 'em around and see what you all think. Along with my own two pennies, of course.
Budgets Are Sexy
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Planning Ahead: Christmas 2010
And while I would never profess to be perfect when it comes to managing our family finances (trust me, I am not!) An estimate of how much I will spend on baking and/or extra food expenses
can be daunting – but it doesn’t have to be – once you figure out a solution that works best for you.
The holidays are officially over for yet another year, and for many Americans, the credit card bills are rolling in. one of the best gifts that I give myself each year is a Christmas budget. (See
Stretching A Buck
- Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Happy New Years! Ways big and small to save some bucks!
Ways big and small to save some bucks! Many of you have made a New Year's resolution to start shopping, and living, better-- here are a few things that can help you on your new path and it's often the small and relatively painless changes that can make BIG changes in your bottom line. Here's a bunch of small--and some big-- changes that you can make and see an impact on your household budget-- and many of them will not only improve your bank account, they'll also improve your quality of life! Find and use a good tailor-- or better Happy New Years! Food Shopping: -Let the sales
Never Pay Retail Again
- Friday, January 1, 2010
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How To Make Your Own Rain Barrel
Last week I wrote an article on ways to save money on your water bill . I received some great reader comments and I wanted to highlight one of them!
My uncle sells rain barrels on craigslist for $75 with local delivery.
There are different variations of how to do this on the internet, but this is his method.
(1) From Sheila at http://enduremyworld.blogspot.com comes this info on making your own rain barrel:
I also suggest rain barrels for you watering your plants.
Not Made Of Money
- Sunday, February 22, 2009
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle *and* REPURPOSE! Great ideas how to utilize formerly unused items in your house.
Great ideas how to utilize formerly unused items in your house. Why go shopping when you have some perfectly fantastic items in your house just waiting to be discovered and given a new (and improved!) use?! First a few easy ones: -Old cotton shirts make excellent rags -Orphan socks make excellent dust and/or polishing rags (particularly for items that have lots of small crevices) The following crafts require some sewing skills-- I'm no seamstress-- not EVEN close-- I can (barely) sew a straight Reduce, Reuse, Recycle *and* REPURPOSE! My grandmother was a professional
Never Pay Retail Again
- Monday, March 9, 2009
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How to sell a big, expensive item
A friend recently emailed me for advice on how to sell her old fashioned stove after finding reconditioned ones go for as much as $6,000.
“There But how can she tap into it? it is in good to excellent condition
8220;There is a resale market out there,” she said. Generally, the following factors increase your changes of selling an unusual, high-priced item:
Bargain Babe
- Monday, August 3, 2009
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How to Find Great Used Kids Stuff
When I was expecting my first child, it seemed like there were so many things I needed to prepare for baby (like a swing, bouncy seat, stroller, clothes, etc). We were blessed to receive many items at our baby showers, but of course there were still a few things that we had to purchase. But, babies (and kids, too) outgrow their clothes and equipment so quickly that it really doesn't make sense to purchase Used equipment is often almost as good as new, because they are used for such short periods of time. But, how do you find these great used deals?
Centsable Momma
- Thursday, March 19, 2009
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How to Find Free or Frugal Kids/Babies Items
Kids and babies require everything from clothes to car seats and much more. Here are some ways to find free or frugal kid or baby items.
Ask Friends and Family If you need specific baby equipment or you are willing to accept any free kid/baby things, inform everyone you know. Some people are only too happy to pass along their things to Most of these items are expensive and are only used for a short period of time. Most kid/baby objects are large and take up a lot of space.
Cheryl Maguire - Swapsavers
- Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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How to Earn Extra Money: Tips From Kiplinger's
"If you’ve lost your job, taken a pay cut or are just looking for ways to boost your income, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers this guest post with tips for generating extra cash. Tutor Students Some parents are willing to pay big bucks to see Junior and Janie succeed. So if you speak a second language, such as Spanish or French, or have great math, science or writing skills, Check with local schools and universities to see if you can advertise your services on their bulletin boards. Or post your services on Craigslist.
The Frugal Duchess
- Thursday, April 23, 2009
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How to run a garage sale, part II
If you did not read How to run a garage sale, part I, please scroll down two posts for the back story.
to 10:30 a.m. What sold and for how much:
$22 5 ea - two bowling balls (to a couple who said they have a “bowling ball garden” in their backyard. The garage sale I ran for my Mom Saturday went well, though some of the really good stuff did not sell. It always amazes me what people will and won’t buy.
Bargain Babe
- Monday, May 11, 2009
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How to run a garage sale, part I
And I’ll be here to celebrate Mother’s Day in person on Sunday!) It’s the beginning of garage sale season so I thought I would share how I prepare for a garage sale:
+ In the week leading up to the sale, gather everything to be sold into one room.
+ Two nights before I’m in the Bay Area helping my Mom clean out her attic by running her garage sale tomorrow. (And 50, $1, $2, $3, $5, $7, $10…If you have a LOT of stuff, the sorting process may take two nights.
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Bargain Babe
- Friday, May 8, 2009
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How to get a haircut, manicures, massages-- and many other spa and salon services for FREE!
How to get a haircut-- and many other spa and salon services for FREE! Many high end salons are constantly looking for "guinea pigs" both to try out new products and to train their new employees. Generally you will have to go through a prescreening to ensure that you have the right texture, length and/or color hair for whatever product or process that they want to use. If you pass, you're on your way to a FREE high end haircut. How to find these freebies? A
Never Pay Retail Again
- Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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Live fab-u-LE$$: How to raise cash in a flash!
Live fab-u-LE$$: How to raise cash in a flash! Hopefully you've been starting to save BIG by following some of the tips and techniques that I've been sharing every Tuesday and Thursday on Live Fab-u-LE$$ but if you need to raise some cash in a flash, here are a few ways to get the cash you need right NOW, without getting that hard to find and time consuming second job. 1) Return past purchases -- chances are excellent that you have a few items that you recently purchased that you can return Find said item (and preferably the receipt) and run back to the store to get your money back.
Never Pay Retail Again
- Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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