Monthly Archives: April 2010
Save Big on Major League Baseball Tickets
Prices are being marked down as much as 40 to 60 percent for tickets to Major League Baseball games throughout the nation. From the Giants and Cardinals to the Braves and Padres, you can score cheap tickets online. And it’s thanks to TravelZoo which is a website devoted to helping you find deals on packages … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Undies, Free Cookbook, Free Labels
Tomorrow is the first day of May. Kick off a new month with some new freebies. And we’ve got some great ones for you this week. Free Undies: Head to Lane Bryant with this printable coupon and get a free pair of Cacique panties. It looks like these start at $12.50 on the Lane Bryant … Continue reading
FabJob Guide for Free
If you simply fill out a pledge that you won’t talk or text on your cell phone while behind the wheel, you can receive a free FabJob Guide. Oprah has a No Phone Zone Pledge that you must sign and fax, mail or email a copy to FabJob by Friday, April 30. FabJob provides books, … Continue reading
Best Places for Business and Careers
Forbes magazine recently compiled a list of the best areas for economic opportunity and it seems that the Midwestern states may be doing the best. At the top of the list is Des Moines, Iowa. Employment and household incomes are rising and business costs are 15 percent below the national average, according to Forbes. Housing … Continue reading
Need a Summer Job? Start Now
Teens looking for summer jobs this year will have plenty of competition. According to the Department of Labor, there are nine million people hunting for part-time jobs. And according to polls, most employers plan their summer staff now. So here are some tips for helping your teen find a summer job. * Try SnagAJob.com. It’s … Continue reading
The Relationship Between Losing Weight and Gaining Wealth
Some experts believe people who are able to meet their weight loss goals will have a better chance of achieving their financial goals, too. That’s according to an article in the latest issue of Women’s Health. So whether your goal is to shed a few pounds or save some more money here are a few … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @mrsmicah
Wedding vows proclaim a commitment through richer and poorer. Today’s Twitter Tuesday Profile focuses on @MrsMicah, who went from being virtually debt free, to taking on nearly $100,000 in debt when she got married. A resident in the Washington DC area, @MrsMicah is a library paraprofessional, adding materials to the library’s catalog and supervising student … Continue reading
The Cost of Distractions
I told you last week about the day I spent at Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership event in Charleston. Since then I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can become more efficient. I realized that distractions are probably costing me a lot of money. It’s something that I probably already knew, but just hadn’t thought it … Continue reading
Money Wisdom from Moms
Mother’s Day is May 9. In honor of this upcoming holiday we asked moms to share their best money tips and advice. Here are a few of the Facebook answers we recieved: * Buy gently used toys. They are 1/3 of the price and kids can’t tell the difference. * ebay is a great place … Continue reading
Save Some H2O
We’re all watching our finances and here are a few tips on how to save water this spring and summer. * Read your water meter. Take a look at it before and after a one-hour period when no water is being used. There may be a leak if the readings are different. * Try something … Continue reading