With financial planning and a tighter budget comes stricter decisions on what to buy versus what to rent. Most experts will tell you to stay far away from furniture and appliance rental, because it could end up costing you more than three times the retail value of the item. However, there are a few things that […]
The one show many of us love to hate (myself included), is TLC’s “Extreme Couponing”. If you’ve ever seen the show, you definitely know what I mean. Each episode follows a couple self proclaimed extreme couponers who head to the grocery stores with binders full of coupons and return with truckloads of stuff, most of it […]
Buying a house can be a very stressful process. Not only is it a very personal decision for you and your family, but it’s also a huge investment that can affect your financial future for many years to come. Depending on where you live, it can be a seller’s market. Which means the supply is […]
My son had a huge smile on his face as he drove us to our insurance office. He just passed his driver’s license road test, and we were headed to talk to our insurance agent to add him to our policy. We were prepared, handing them a copy of his license paperwork, as well as a […]
Just about every company or product has a contact solution for complaints and unsatisfactory service. However, is complaining really worth the time you’re spending to save money? I have seen people take both sides. Some of us feel that we have spent good money on a product or service and even though we aren’t happy about it, […]
Saving money often means you are spending less — but did you know that you can also save money and protect the environment? Many times, what is good for our wallets is also good for the environment. It all starts with the idea of consuming less and having less waste. Here are some simple strategies […]
