Tricks that money savers use
July 25, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under save-money, saving money
People who always seem to save money actually have a method to the madness. I’ve known a ton of thrifty people, read plenty of books on money saving, and tried to stay thrifty myself, and here are the most common rules I’ve seen all these folks use.
They research first and buy later: With all the amazing information on the Internet nowadays, there is no reason not to completely review a product before buying. You may find that cheaper car you like is not such a bargain when you read that repairs on it are costly.
They ponder, consider, and re-think most, …read more
Tips for Surviving Unemployment – Part 2
May 13, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Workplace
Yesterday we looked at Tips for Surviving Unemployment – Part 1. Not only are there tips in the post, but readers came up with some great tips in the comments too, so be sure to check it out. Today some more tips. The following tips are mainly related to what to do when you need cash asap because it may take a while to find a new job.
Don’t ignore debt: It’s much better to call your lenders for car payments, phone bills, or credit, then to ignore the pile. Explain the situation. Everyone knows that times are tough and most …read more
Tips for Surviving Unemployment – Part 1
May 12, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Workplace
Surviving unemployment can be tough, but with the current unemployment rate at 8.9% surviving, or trying to, is exactly what many are having to do. Following are some tips that can help you out if you find yourself with a pink slip; FYI we’ll be looking at more tips later.
Stay calm: Not easy I know, but if you’re out of work you’re going to be searching and searching on top of being frazzled is going to make the situation worse.
Get organized: Get your job search organized well. For example…
Look up old contacts (or current) who may have job leads. Send …read more
Why the Small Costs of Life Matter Most
January 2, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under save-money
You see a lot of books and articles geared toward saving money on big ticket items – houses, cars, college, retirement, and so on. However, in the long run, sweating the small costs will save you more.
Why?
Big ticket items are few and far: Do you buy a new house every week? I’m thinking that if you’re here at this blog, the answer is no. However, I’m betting that most of you buy coffee or lunch fairly often. Small savings provide more opportunities to save on a day to day basis.
It makes you smarter about money: When it comes to saving …read more
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
