Save Money All the Time
September 21, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under save-money
In order to save money all the time, no matter what you may be buying, you need to set up some basic money guidelines for yourself and your family. You can make up any useful rules you like, but following are some generals that everyone can follow in order to always save money.
Know before you buy: Never buy anything that costs a decent amount without a little research first. Consumer Reports is an excellent place to start researching products of all sorts. If you’re in the market for electronics, the reviews at CNET have never steered me wrong. Not reading …read more
Sloppy banking can cost you
September 18, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under finances
If you bank at all, and I’m sure you do, then make sure sloppy bank habits aren’t crushing your budget and savings. Sloppy bank habits may include things like:
Not recording all transactions in your checkbook immediately. If immediately is too soon, at least get into the habit of sitting down each evening for 10 minutes and recording your daily transactions. Missing even one purchase, on a tight budget, can make a mess of your account with issues like overdraft fees.
Falling for silly saving deals: Programs like “keep the change” and auto savings may be handy and force you to save, …read more
Save on baby gear, clothing, diapers and more
September 16, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Baby Savings
If you’ve got a little one, you know how expensive they can be. Diapers, clothing, toys, and all of that adds up quickly. If you’d like to save some cash, and learn about the best current baby deals visit Baby Cheapskate.
Baby Cheapskate is a blog run by mama Angie. This mama locates all sorts of nice deals to help out other parents. You’ll see all sorts of posts designed to save you money like…
Top 10 Most Useless Baby Items
Free Huggies Diaper and Lotion Sample
Printable Coupons: Seventh Generation Baby Products
Two FREE Years of Parents Magazine
And …read more
Five Small Ways To Save More Money
August 24, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Uncategorized
If you’re trying to save money and it seems slow going, try shaving a little extra cash from your expenses with the following ideas:
Coffee and other beverages: This is a big ticket item for many people, especially if you work out of your home. Buy three or four well-made thermoses and water bottles and make and take coffee and other beverages along to work or school. A side benefit is calorie slicing; most of those lattes and fountain drinks are loaded with calories, while juice, water, and coffee from home have far less.
Water: While we’re talking beverages, check with your …read more
