There are so many ways to save money. It’s almost an infinite topic. What works for one person or household may not work for the next, but there are so many options, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the ones that work for you. The main trick is: determining which expenses are unnecessary.
Expenses you don’t need
You’ll never catch me arguing that you should cut out every single expense that’s ...
One of the most common objections to being frugal is: “I don’t have time.” People wonder if it’s really worth the time and energy involved in clipping coupons and making their own salad dressing? You’re expecting the answer to be “Yes, it’s worth it” aren’t you. But the truth is, it depends. Not every frugal method is worthwhile to every person. But if you don’t at least become aware of ...
Buying the right bedding for kids is a challenge. There are a number of decisions to be made. Will you buy a toddler size bed with a crib mattress to begin with? Or a novelty bed shaped like a race car? Or should you go ahead and start the child out on a typical twin bed? Or should you go ahead and buy a double or even queen size bed, ...
Choosing the right deejay for a wedding reception might not seem as important as, say, choosing the right photographer. The photographer is going to capture once in a lifetime moments that can never be repeated, so he or she must be competent, sensible and talented. Whereas your cousin’s boyfriend’s nephew can spin records, right?
You might be surprised! You don’t need the best deejay on the planet, but a bad one ...
Designer handbags have become a powerful fashion statement for women in the past ten years or so. The cost of these handbags is staggering – in some cases, quite a few hundred dollars. These handbags are not superior in quality to every less expensive handbag available. They simply have a better public relations machine behind the brand.
It is possible to buy these status symbols without spending anywhere near full-price, so ...
If your health insurance policy does not cover prescription drugs, or you don’t have a health insurance policy, it could be in your best interests to get a separate policy strictly for prescription medications. If you don’t have coverage for medications, your only option is to pay full price for them. But medications vary wildly in price, so there are a few questions you’ll need to consider before deciding whether ...
