Jun
23
How to Save Money with Email Filters
Filed Under Coupons, Saving Money
I love getting coupons in my email, but I hate the temptation they give me to buy right then. I used email filters to keep the offers coming without temping myself. Here’s how to do it.
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20
Here are my picks from this week’s personal finance carnivals. Get tips for traveling and saving money on food.
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20
13 Frugal Ways to Celebrate the Summer
Filed Under Frugal
It’s officially summer (in case the hot weather hadn’t tipped you off.) In honor of the 13 weeks of the sunny season, here are 13 frugal ways to celebrate the summer.
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19
Avoid Baggage Fees: How to Pack a Suitcase
Filed Under Travel
If you don’t want to pay too many baggage fees, learn how to pack wisely. Use these tips to bring just the right amount of stuff.
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18
How to Avoid Airline Fees This Summer
Filed Under Travel
It seems that every day some airline announces an obnoxious new fee, and we, the weary passengers, have are expected to accept it. Before you get on that plane, make sure you don’t get charged any fees that you don’t owe, and learn how to avoid the rest.
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17
Are Hybrids Really Worth the Extra Cost?
Filed Under Cars
I’m in the market for a new car in the next year or so, so I’m giving Toyota Hybrids a good look. It seems a lot of people are switching to hybrids even if they don’t need a new car. If your current car isn’t that old, how much will switching really save you?
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16
What’s Your Financial IQ?
Filed Under Personal Finance
Are you a quiz person? I’m a quiz fanatic – I just love filling in those bubbles. I just discovered the Financial IQ quiz at Bills.com. Check out my score – 91% - and how I got it.
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13
This weeks’ blog carnival round-up features for great carnivals and festivals. Check out my picks from this week’s posts.
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13
Save Money with Travel Rewards
Filed Under Travel
While traveling recently, I discovered I was a Starwood member. That simple free membership resulted in a small savings on the trip. That got me to thinking – how many ways can travel rewards help you save?
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12
When Is It Time to Get a New Bank?
Filed Under Bank, Personal Finance
When is it time to get a new bank? Although I’ve been tempted to switch, I haven’t yet. To help decide, I made a list of the five most important bank factors.
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