The credit series will resume tomorrow, after this brief interruption for Earth Day. A lot of people are looking for ways to save money these days. Although they don’t intend it, their newfound frugality may also be good for the environment. However, it also helps to be intentionally eco-conscious when making frugal choices. Here are ten …
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Recently I stayed at a Sheraton hotel for business. Upon checking in, I discovered I’m a Starwood Gold member. I don’t know how that happened, but I was more than happy to take advantage of the perks offered. That got me thinking – how many ways can travel rewards help you save money on a …
As each holiday season rolls around, people start talking about gifts as expressions of love. To some extent, yes, you should try to buy thoughtful gifts for the people you love. I think choosing gifts carefully shows that you really know the person and their interests. However, I start to get stabby when I hear people, especially …
The Roth 401K was introduced in 2006 as a counterpart to the Roth IRA. It was originally set to sunset in 2010, so most employers chose not to offer it. The sunset provision has been removed, so many employers are offering them this year. If your employer offers it, you should seriously consider switching into …
I cut my weekly menu planning time by at least 15 minutes after I started using recipe binders. Before then, I had to flip through an accordion file to find the recipes I wanted, which took forever because they were all jumbled together. Other people prefer to use a computer database or a recipe card box. Here …
I never pay full price for clothes unless I’m buying a gift for someone else (and even then, I save if I can.) I know many people buy their clothes on consignment or at closeout stores like Ross and Marshall’s, but I’m not one of them. I always find shopping at these stores to be …
If you search for real estate or homes for sale, you’ll find dozens of websites vying for your attention. In my research, I’ve found that I consistently visit just a few of these sites. Here are my favorite research sites, each with a different purpose. Preliminary Real Estate Research I like to use Cyberhomes to do my …
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Sound Money Matters will be silent next week. I will be on vacation and decided that rather than rushing to write advance posts or find a bunch of guest posts, I’d simply let the blog have a vacation, too. Of course, that also means that I’ve been in a vacation planning rush so that I …
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I’ve only recently begun filing FSA (flexible spending account) claims, but I’ve learned a few things on How does FSA works. How do FSA Claims works? So again, How does FSA works? Well, Here are some of the few things I’ve learned along the way. • Use Your FSA Debit Card If you have an …
Once again, we’re at the height of wedding season. We’re also at the height of engagement season. This week, I’m focusing on saving money on your wedding. Weddings are expensive, and many brides are looking for ways to cut costs, so I’ll look at the big things where you can save the most, as well …
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