June 8, 2011
Summer is here and many of us will be traveling and going on vacations. It's peak travel season and unfortunately airfares are up, hotel costs are up, and as we all know gas prices are up too. There are a lot of added costs that can sneak in during the summer season, so how do you stretch your dollar for the most fun in the sun? we have put together some tips to help you save money this summer.1) Travel Midweek - With Airfares the best way to save a significant amount of money is to travel midweek. Travel from a Tuesday to a Tuesday or Wednesday to a Wednesday and you can save 5 to 25% doing this. Of course not everyone wants to travel midweek, so you can also look for discount coupons online at sites like airfarewatchdog.com2) Prepay Hotel - You can save more by paying for your hotel costs in advanced rather than making a reservation and paying when you checkout, up to 10 to 15% savings.3) Drive Smart - If you're going to be driving, a good way to save gas is to not drive aggressively, if you don't speed and keep your car well maintained it can help you save money on gas.4) Food Coupons - Eating out can be costly, but you can save money on dining out by using coupons. Because of the recession many upscale restaurants have started to offer coupons and discounts, visit sites like coupons.com, restaurants.com, and groupon for restaurant deals and discounts.5) Childcare - Many of us send our kids off to summer camps or sleep away camps for the summer and this can cost quite a bit. A great way to knock down this cost is to apply for childcare tax credit which the IRS gives up to 20 to 35% back on the cost of the camp. Also look for less costly camps, check with local town camps, YMCAs, and boy scouts girl scouts.6) Air conditioning - If you upgrade your air conditioning with an energy efficient system you can save on electricity and you can also get a $300 tax credit for having an energy efficient system. Before you buy visit energystar.gov and look on there to see of what you're going to buy meets their standards. With an energy efficient system you will also save money in the long term.
Posted by Extra Money.
May 13, 2011
So your kitchen is old and maybe the last time it has been renovated is over 10 to 15 years. And if you're planning to sell your house you need to renovate the kitchen to increase the value. We have put together some tips with the most economical and effective ways to renovate your kitchen.1) Get rid of that old Refrigerator, it's the star of the kitchen and should be replaced by a stainless steel refridgerator. Also get rid of the habit of putting postings, stickers, magnets on the front doo... Continue reading...
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April 18, 2011
The average American family spends between 12 to 15% of their income on food per year, which doesn't even include the cost of gas and the extra time you spend on those last minute trips to the store. But did you know there are lots of ways to cut costs on food while still being able to eat well rounded and healthy. We have put together a list of ways to reduce food costs so you can save money.Meal planning is the best way to keep you and your family from eating out, eating out is very expensi... Continue reading...
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March 28, 2011
We all know that Going Green can be good for the environment but did you know it can save you money? A few easy changes in your kitchen can lead to big savings while limiting your impact on the environment. We have put together a list of ways you can be green save money.A low maintenance charcoal filter on your kitchen sink faucet gives you clean water for a fraction of the cost of bottled water. A small compost bin in your kitchen lets you create your own rich soil for the garden while reduc... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony Edward.
March 11, 2011
According to the IRS the average Tax refund last year was around $3,000, so if you're expecting a big check this year the temptation is great to just splurge and blow the money. But there is a better and smarter way to spend that extra money. Don't waste it on things that you don't need and on impulse buys, many Taxpayers simply take their tax return check and go on a shopping spree. Instead invest the money in something that will give you a better return and reward.If you are going to buy so... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony Edward.
February 22, 2011
Many of us can't wait for Winter to be gone and for Spring to take over, and along with the cold weather going out so will winter jackets, sweaters, and the need for heavy clothing. Spring will allow us to change clothing and try new styles of clothing. We have put together a list of money saving tips for your Spring Shopping so you won't go broke in the process.1) One of the Spring's hottest trends is layering which means you probably already have most of the pieces you need to make a new lo... Continue reading...
Posted by Tony Edward.
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