By benjamindsearle(view all posts by benjamindsearle)
at 10:56AM Monday December 26, 2011
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Money Saving Tips
Whether it's a shiny new flat-screen, a smartphone or a new suit,
you can save money just by knowing a little about product cycles
and how companies anticipate your movements as a market. If you
know what they expect out of you, then you know how to take
advantage of being the "unexpected" fraction of their target
market.
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By JanisTravels(view all posts by JanisTravels)
at 10:57AM Tuesday December 20, 2011
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Image by xmascarol via FlickrFor some, after the holidays have hit, the need for a New Year's Getaway is the answer. But the thought of adding to an already overloaded budget most assuredly is not. If you are looking to cool down or heat up the end of the year, there are some ways to do it so that you come away happy and relaxed instead of stressed and dreading the arrival of the mailman and the dreaded bill of all you spent ringing in 2012.
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By psutton(view all posts by psutton)
at 10:56AM Monday December 19, 2011
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Can we travel in the U.S. without our own car? Travel in America has always been about the road trip. Be it nostalgic memories from childhood or silly moves like the National Lampoons Vacation. We've never embraced train travel and backpacking the way that every other U.S. college student has experienced in Europe. With a lot of planning, a great car-free trip is very possible in the Good Ol' USA.
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By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger(view all posts by JulianaWeissRoessler)
at 9:57AM Sunday December 18, 2011
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Image by drurydrama (Len Radin) via Flickr
Hosting a meal for a major holiday like Hanukkah can be stressful--and pricy. If you are trying to keep the event under a certain budget, one of the most important things to consider is the number of guests you will be inviting.
Of course, if you are simply inviting all of your family members, this may not be under your control, but getting RSVPs can help you understand how many people you will be feeding and how much food you need. Once you know this, there are many ways you can work to keep your costs down.
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By brwood(view all posts by brwood)
at 9:58AM Wednesday December 14, 2011
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Free Shipping Day is Friday December 16th of this year. Thousands of the biggest online retailers are all getting together and offering free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve on that day.
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By JanisTravels(view all posts by JanisTravels)
at 10:58AM Tuesday December 13, 2011
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Money Saving Tips
While holiday travel is a requisite for many, without some careful planning meals-on-the-go can come to costly expenditures. Stopping when our stomachs are growling and all thoughts of a budget have been replaced by hunger pangs can prove painfully expensive when the waitress hands over the bill or the tally at the drive-up window is barked out of a speaker.
Mapping out meals-on-the-go is a lot like planning a menu, with a bit of research one is sure to save money and enjoy the food a whole lot more because one's budget remains intact once the remnant crumbs have been wiped away.
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By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger(view all posts by JulianaWeissRoessler)
at 9:57AM Sunday December 11, 2011
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Holiday shopping of any kind can be a hectic, frustrating experience, and the grocery store is no exception. In fact, it's probably worse because you're not expecting it to be crazy and it's likely one of the last things on your mind since you've got more important matters like gifts and travel plans to think about.
And, of course, while you want to eat healthy, there are probably a number of holiday treats and traditional meals you'll be expected to make. How do you make it as easy as possible on yourself and still get what you want?
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By LisaThompson(view all posts by LisaThompson)
at 10:55AM Tuesday December 6, 2011
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Image by ralphunden via Flickr
Thanksgiving is gone and it's time to turn your home into a Christmas wonderland. Unfortunately, this may seem like a daunting task when you're on a budget.
Don't worry, there are plenty of ways you can transform your home without spending a ton of money!
Here are five inexpensive items you can purchase to make your home more festive.
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By JanisTravels(view all posts by JanisTravels)
at 9:57AM Tuesday December 6, 2011
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Image by abbey*christine via FlickrWith the Holidays just weeks away, many of us are mapping out our travel plans. With airfare on the rise and TSA regulations becoming more and more invasive, some of us will opt to hit the open road instead of flying. A road trip does not have to tax a budget that may be already stressed by gift purchases. Road trips, even if they include an overnight, can be greatly reduced in price--and even include a gift or two with some careful planning.
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By LisaMaloney(view all posts by LisaMaloney)
at 8:56AM Monday November 28, 2011
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Cyber Monday is a great time to score deals, but waiting for sales
isn't the only way to get discounts on items. Often you can
score great prices just by asking.
Here are the unwritten rules of how to haggle and when to do it.
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By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger(view all posts by JulianaWeissRoessler)
at 9:57AM Sunday November 27, 2011
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Image by pinprick via FlickrPregnancy can be an exciting but also nerve-wracking time. Your body is changing in ways you can't even begin to understand. When you feel bad, you worry that something's gone wrong. On those rare occasions when you feel good, you worry that you don't feel bad. And one of the biggest worries has got to be your diet. Not only how hard it will be to follow your doctor's advice and change everything for the apparently very picky rugrat, but how much eating in this healthy, fetus-safe way is going to cost you. Especially when you're already frantic about how expensive the kid's going to be!
But worry not, moms-to-be, there are ways that you can eat healthy and still keep a few dollars of your hard-earned money.
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By jmediodia(view all posts by jmediodia)
at 9:58AM Wednesday November 23, 2011
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Everyone loves getting beauty products as gifts--I know I do. With the holidays coming up, I also like to give them. But shopping for beauty gifts for your loved ones can be tough, especially if their taste tends to go towards the higher-end of things.
Read on for some ways you can get some of the top brands at discounted prices. You might even be able to score some goodies for yourself--now that's my kind of "gift-giving."
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