There’s a long list of environmentally friendly practices that save money. I could complete a home energy audit or drive a hybrid car to cut down on energy consumption. On the other hand, home improvements and purchasing a new vehicle seem like a hassle and involve up front costs that I’m not willing to absorb. […]
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I have about $3,000 in credit card debt. It is the last bit of debt I have (other than my mortgage) and it has been 5 years since I have been debt free.
I can’t wait!
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Last fall I purchased a Nissan 300zx TT.
I knew when I bought it that it had a blown drivers side turbo, but 4 grand for that car is a steal. I am currently saving for an 0 upgrade for this summer. To help me save up, I’m opening a club account and making a direct […]
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The question posed is simple: what are you saving for? Most normal people can name 3-4 things off the top of their head. But I was thinking… I don’t really have a specific goal in mind, other than general savings. Sure, there are the little things, like my ipod, movie sets, etc. But….what could I […]
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It is finally a done deal, The President finally signed the stimulus package which will allow individuals to receive $600, couples to receive $1200, and families will receive $300 for each child as long as the eligibility is met. So for a family of 4 that is $1800 smackers. They are expecting the checks to […]
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According to the National Retail Federation, the average consumer will spend $123 buying gifts for Valentines Day in 2008. And 61% of us (consumers) are suckered into spending money to show that we care. Do I sound bitter? Yes, because I’m one of those suckers!
$123 is more then I am able to save every month. […]
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I want a new car so I am really trying to pinch my pennies to save toward maybe getting the car of my dreams soon as possible. Coming from a family of six I am always looking for ways to save a buck or two or three.
Here are just a few tips I thought I […]
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Peter Goodman at the New York Times wrote a very interesting article today about a shift in consumers’ approach to spending money in lieu of uncertain economic times.
…the freewheeling days of credit and risk may have run their course — at least for a while and perhaps much longer — as a period of involuntary […]
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When I think of savings, I think at least $5 is savings. Whether you are going out to buy a car or something small like a game for your game console, what you don’t know now will hurt you financially down the road. Why do people think just because it has a price on it, you can’t […]
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When I started the new year, I told myself that I was going to stick to my budget. Following a budget is like balancing your checkbook, you should balance it weekly to make sure you are on track for the month. I know it is hard but it can be done. If you are like […]
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This blog asks a simple question: "What are you saving for?" Its goal is to help people set savings goals, develop a disciplined and/or systematic savings habit, and build a corresponding community of like-minded people as a support network. By laughing, crying, and discussing how we each approach this topic together, we should find it much easier to save together. So what are you saving for?