Monthly Archives: June 2008
Finding Deals on Airlines
The news is not good for the travel industry. Fuel costs are forcing major airlines to cut back in flights, to release employees, to increase fairs and fees and to decrease services offered to customers. Things are so dark for the airlines right now that experts are predicting that at least one major airline will … Continue reading
The Bear is on the Move
The stock market is in deep bear market territory for the first time in decades. The NASDAQ has fallen at the greatest percentage for the month of June since the Great Depression. What does that all mean to you? The Bear Market means that prices on the stock market have dropped twenty percent since its … Continue reading
Going Green Saves Green Bucks
The federal government and some state governments offer grants, tax credits and even rebates to consumers willing to take the plunge and go green. Many of the benefits are offered to alternative fuel vehicles (like being able to drive in HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants) but some offer significant cash incentives to … Continue reading
Family Entertainment for Free
Disposable income is getting rarer with every passing day. The rising costs of fuel are pushing up prices on everything from milk to clothes. Unfortunately the incomes of most workers have not gone up with the increases. That means there is much less to spend on things that are not necessities than there was available … Continue reading
Changes in Fuel Efficiency Ratings for Cars
Real world driving never gives you the gas mileage promised on the tag. Many people have purchased vehicles (even hybrids) expecting high mileage for their dollars only to be disappointed. Now the federal government is working to improve the ratings that show up on the stickers. Starting in 2008 the miles per gallon ratings will … Continue reading
Enslaving Your Children
The first time relatives heard my husband and me talk about children they were shocked mainly because we wanted a large family. “How are you going to pay their way through college?” “How are you going to get them toys for Christmas?” “How are you going to buy clothes for them?” We always had an … Continue reading
Pay Less Taxes
Tax Season may be over for the time being, but now is the time to start planning for next year. It is never too early to find new ways to save big bucks on your tax bill. 1. Mileage – you can claim mileage on everything from volunteer work to doctor’s appointments. Keep a notebook … Continue reading
Saving in the End
Facing death can be a confusing and painful time. It can also be a time for family members to feud and divide over money and assets – even when there isn’t much to squabble over. Even if the family doesn’t argue, there can still be pain from the bite Uncle Sam gets. There are ways … Continue reading
Paying for the Unexpected
Just over a week ago a family member took sick and is now on hospice. As a teacher and a writer, my husband and I are two of the only family members that can be with her day and night (we take turns). That means several trips to her home and back each week – … Continue reading
Save on Cleaning Supplies
Are you a cleaning supply junkie? If you have an array of products for each room of the house, special items for cleaning your cook top, and other ones for your bathroom tile, the answer might be yes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By purchasing a few key items you could be … Continue reading