It’s 529 Day! Every year on 5/29 many 529 plans offer up special deals to help celebrate the holiday while others raise awareness about 529 plans and their benefits. In honor of the holiday we’re sharing tips and an infographic from Fidelity. I recommend college savings come AFTER retirement savings, and while college costs can […]
Earning While Shopping with MyPoints
’Tis the shopping season, and while sales and deals abound helping our wallets stay full and our bank accounts padded there’s one more thing you can do to save big this holiday season. By shopping with MyPoints you can actually earn money for shopping! In addition you can also earn points for printing our coupons. […]
Save, Find Deals, and more with Red Laser App
Finding the best deal on your purchases can be a challenge, especially during the holidays. Thankfully there’s an app for that. Red Laser is an app for smartphones designed to help you shop smarter. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, household items, gifts or even at the hardware store Red Laser will help you save money. […]
Save on Gas with Fuel Rewards Network Card + Giveaway
Who doesn’t like saving money on things you’re already purchasing? FRN is a new and free rewards program that save you big money on gas through your everyday purchases. You can stack rewards for savings that can add up to $1 or more a gallon! Fuel Rewards Network program is available at participating Shell stations […]
FREE shipping from HauteLook on Halloween
Looks like it’s a treat for all the savvy shoppers on Halloween! HauteLook is offering FREE shipping all Halloween weekend! If you aren’t familiar HauteLook is one of the many sites that has popped up in recent years offering exclusive online “flash sales.” They carry designer brands for women, men, kids and home. Current sales […]
saturday roundup: simple edition
This week’s Saturday roundup is called the Simple edition because 3 out of 4 blog posts included the word simple. Also I’m feeling like I need a little bit of simplicity. We had a quiet morning with friends, made soup, and folded some laundry. Good things, after a busy week. My favorite reads this week: […]
Restaurant Savings: Ways to Save you Bread
Despite tough economic times, most people still eat in restaurants on a weekly basis. Busy lifestyles, dual income families, and our car dependent lifestyle have made dining out way of life for many people. We all know restaurant food isn’t great for our waistline, but what about our wallets? Most diners don’t have a clue […]
the one car experiment
I almost fell over last week when my husband uttered these words: “I think we should go to one car for a year.”
I knew he was committed to paying off debt, like me, and that he was willing to try going to one car, but a year?! That was way more than I hoped for.
Fraud Alert!
I labeled my rationale for spending $ my inner spender. She’s sneaky, conniving, and able to talk me into just about anything. She thinks Kate Spade shoes on sale are an “investment,” and buying the kids ice cream will make them feel happy and loved.
Spending to Save
You often hear personal finance bloggers (even me), financial experts, and the media talking about cutting expenses in rough economic times. Yes, it’s true that cutting expenses is an effective way to “earn” more money, but that’s only half the story. Sometimes it makes sense to spend money to save money. Let’s call that “spaving.” […]
