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New Survey Reveals Americans’ Savings Habits and the Lengths Some Would Go to Fatten Their Wallets Today Capital One Direct Banking released the findings of a new survey that delved into the relationship that Americans have with money and household savings. While the survey explored topics ranging from how savvy Americans are at saving to how [...]
Continue reading...10 ways to save $10,000 in 2010
11. January 2010
Economists are looking to 2010 to be a better year financially especially for savings, but just because Wall Street is improving, that doesn’t mean things are better on Main Street. Most Americans are still looking for ways to live more on less money. Author Leah Ingram’s new book, Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier [...]
Continue reading...Resolve to Manage Your Money Better in 2010
30. December 2009
When you’re making your New Year’s resolutions consider the findings of a recent national survey done by the Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation with input from the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). Nearly half of the survey respondents reported facing difficulties in covering monthly expenses and paying bills, the majority don’t have [...]
Continue reading...Cutting Back on the Holidays? Take a Traditional Approach
30. October 2009
If you’re among the 65 percent of Americans planning to cut back on holiday shopping as reported in a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the Illinois CPA Society suggests taking a traditional approach to the season. Retailers are putting an old-fashioned spin on the holidays with comforting traditions like red and green decorations and resurrecting [...]
Continue reading...Three Quick, Healthy and Inexpensive Meal Ideas
20. August 2009
If you are wanting to have more household savings but the health of the family will not be compromised, here are three meal ideas that are quick to prepare, healthful and very affordable. Peas & Pasta Squares * Boil a pot of water and add salt. * Add a box of pasta squares to the pot and swish [...]
Continue reading...Self-Accounting: How To Get A Grip On Spending
14. August 2009
This recession has turned most of us into accountants. With family budgets, keeping track of daily expenditures, ensuring there is enough money set aside for that very rainy day – yes, we are all becoming well-versed in how to better handle our household savings. Perhaps you have your own accounting system that works for you. Here [...]
Continue reading...When Can I Get Unemployment Benefits?
7. August 2009
For those in the workforce, Unemployment Insurance provides a safety net in case of job loss. But not everyone who loses a job is eligible for unemployment benefit. Certain criteria must be met. These criteria differ from state to state, but many similarities exist. Initial Eligibility Most of those who qualify for unemployment benefits have lost their [...]
Continue reading...Cut Costs But Save More
4. August 2009
Are you dealing with the dilemma that your income is getting too tight? With your everyday income, you can actually do a lot of things to cut down your expenses. Get started by taking an inventory of the things you spend money on on a daily basis. Try to make a list, starting with morning [...]
Continue reading...Create A Household Budget
3. August 2009
In these times of economic crisis, having a budget is a key to to stay on track with the money at hand. A budget should not be seen as a restriction, telling you what you can’t spend, but rather as an empowering tool, letting you know what you can spend and giving you the means [...]
Continue reading...Money Saving Tips for The Household
28. July 2009
Increase your household savings by spending thrifty ways. Be practical during these times of financial crisis. Here are gentle ways to make it happen. 1. Stay away from trendy fashions and buy clothes a season ahead. You can save big by buying next year’s winter clothes at the end of this winter season. 2. Ask your credit card [...]
Continue reading...Easy Tips to Save Money and Energy from Your Refrigerators
27. July 2009
Your refrigerators at home are one of the main sources and reasons why your electric bills every month are high. Knowing your refrigerator details will help you tone down your electricity consumption. The EnergyGuide label on new refrigerators will tell you how much electricity in kilowatt-hours a particular model uses in one year. The smaller the [...]
Continue reading...Environment-Friendly Household Tips
23. July 2009
Aiming for an increase in your household savings? Read on for ways to give you help. Not only you will save money, you will help save for our environment as well. Keep the heat down by putting on a sweater. Set your thermostat 5 degrees lower, and invest in a sweatshirt. Replace all regular light bulbs with energy [...]
Continue reading...Simple Ways to Seize Down Your Grocery Bill
22. July 2009
No one is exempted from buying for groceries. It is one of the most budgeted necessities for every day living. Here are simple ways to increase your household savings: Only Buy On Sale -Only buy items when they are on sale. Plan Your Menu Around the Sales -Enjoy cheap meals throughout the week by planning your menu around the [...]
Continue reading...Avoid Food Waste and Save Money
20. July 2009
“Waste not, want not.” You may have heard this expression as a child when you wouldn’t eat your greens. In the U.S. alone, the amount of food that is wasted on a daily basis is staggering. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “if just 5 percent of Americans’ food scraps were recovered it would represent [...]
Continue reading...Saving Electricity, Saving Money
13. July 2009
Tired of paying too much on your power bills? Want to have more of your household savings? Start to take steps in cutting down your electricity bills! If you’re dead serious about saving money on electricity then the first step should be to get an energy audit of your home. It will help you a lot [...]
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11. February 2010
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