Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
My senior year of college was the first time I ever lived on my own. It was also the first time I had to manage a food budget, living expenses, and my finances in general. To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. Luckily for me, there were tons of easy ways to save money as a college student. These back to college money
I find this statistic stunning: for major purchases, 80% of buyers do online research about a product. BUT 87% – THE VAST MAJORITY – STILL BUY IN-STORE. Do you people not have small children? Who has the time to buy in store? Are you not comfortable using your credit card online? Help me understand why you shop the old fashioned way. For purchases of $500 or
In my family we always brought a bagged lunch to school. Not only was this a cheaper option, but the food my mom made was MUCH better than anything you could find in the school cafeteria. Now, my little brother and nephew both prefer to take a lunch to school as well. Here are a few easy ways to save on school lunches. 1.
Most of the hotels in Cologne are located on the grid, or near the city center. This is good news because you won’t spend lots of money on transportation. The city’s hotels were built around the restaurants, galleries, and museums. This shows the foresight and diligence of the founders of this unique and beautiful city. Cologne is also among the major cities included in the
Considered a smaller, more intimate version of Las Vegas, Reno, Nevada, has all the glitz and glamour you could want. It’s a great place for a family vacation and has better access to outdoor adventure than Las Vegas. If you’re on a tight vacation budget, you can save money by finding cheap hotels in Reno such as the Silver Legacy Resort Casino where you get
Any relationship takes work from both sides to keep it going. Long distance relationships have that extra barrier of periods of time without being able to see each other face to face. Of course, you could visit each other frequently, but that is cost prohibitive. Less expensive ideas to keep the romance going even when you are apart
A new study shows Young Americans are “frantic” about having enough cash to live on after 70. Surprised? I am shocked. The handful of 20-somethings I know well enough to know how much money they are saving are NOT saving hardly anything for their retirement, if at all. Many of them are scraping by each month, so putting aside even $50 is a hard sell
Everyone knows that weddings are expensive — the average cost of an American wedding has risen more than 16 percent in just four years — and some couples are even taking out loans to cover their nuptial celebrations. Despite the trend in casual affairs, the sheer number of wedding expenses virtually guarantees a dent in any savings account. The problem is the lavish appearance of the event is often what makes it feel so
While San Antonio, Texas, is an excellent tourist destination known for the historic Battle of the Alamo and its picturesque River Walk, the city is also an established center for business. The Alamo City often plays host to meetings and conferences for such diversified industries as healthcare, car manufacturing, financial services, and oil and gas. The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, conveniently located in the
Typically consumers and business owners receive flyers in the mail saying that they’ve been qualified for a particular card. While the deal may sound tempting, did you know that you can shop for the ideal credit card? Different types of cards could be better suited to you, depending on what your current credit needs.
Chicago is a popular tourist destination, and Chicago hotels are not cheap during the high season, but you can get some good deals in April and May as well as September and October when the weather is fine, and there are lots of things to see and do. Hotels such as the Fairmont Chicago at Millenium Park are conveniently located near the Chicago River and Lake Michigan as
Traveling anywhere can be a drain on your bank account, especially when going to a popular tourist destination like Barcelona. Before you get too down on going over-budget next time you’re in Spain,, follow these five money-saving tips to help you get more bang for your Euro, and don’t forget about saving when looking for hotels in Barcelona.
In the largest, richest, and most populous city in China, there has never been a better time to eat. “Shanghai is having a renaissance of late, especially in the culinary field,” says Jamie Barys, the CEO of Shanghai’s popular food tour company UnTour Shanghai. “With the pollution and the food scandals getting harder to ignore, people are a lot more concerned about their health these
You could be in charge of a huge company’s budget, such as Peter Briger, but most people are simply trying to manage their household’s spending habits. When it comes to money management, many people are in the dark about the best way to save and spend their funds. With credit card interest rates spiking at all-time highs, it’s important to spend less than you make
Whether you’re out with the girls or that special guy, on a hot summer night there’s nothing like a refreshing summer cocktail. There’s also nothing like the price – many bars and restaurants charge $10 and up for a cocktail. In fact, it’s not uncommon for the mark-up for a fruity cocktail to be as high as 456%. Why get ripped off when you can make a
