DTV 2009 - Converter Boxes - Coupons - FAQs

You’ve seen the ads on TV. In February of 2009 you television set will go black. You’ll no longer have access to analog television stations.
According to the TV Converter Box Coupon Program website, they say:
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog [...]

September 16, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Saving Money, Shopping | 4 Comments

How To Save Money During A Recession

Saving money during an economic slow down, or recession, often becomes a topmost priority for many.
Until a stimulus kicks in, or the economy turns around on its own, we are left struggling to pay our bills, put food on the table, survive from day to day, while looking for ways to save money until the [...]

March 17, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Finances, Saving Money | 6 Comments

Easy Trip Planning - Find The Best Deals

If you travel, or are planning a vacation, finding the best airfare and/or hotel deals can take lots of work. You may check with your favorite airline, or decide to use Orbitz, Travelocity, Cheap Flights, or another travel site.
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a free, one stop shopping site, [...]

January 2, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Saving Money, Travel | 2 Comments

Need Money Fast - Know The Truth About Payday Loans

Payday loans or payday advances are considered to be short term loans, which are marketed as emergency, or one time funding, for those who find themselves in a temporary financial bind.
The payday loans have extremely high interest rates, but for those who need money now, the interest rate becomes irreverent. [...]

January 1, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, Finances, Saving Money | 2 Comments

How To Save On Energy Costs - 30 Ways

Energy costs are on the rise.
How to save money on energy costs, is partly common sense, but can also be time consuming, and may involve a monetary investment.
Using some of the following ideas will help to reduce your energy costs, and put more money in your pocket.
1) Install [...]

December 14, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Home Improvement, Saving Money | 1 Comment

Last Minute Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas

If you are looking for last minute cheap, themed, Christmas gifts, here’s a list of 20 great ideas.
These last minute gifts, can be put together in a short period of time, without “breaking the bank”.
1) Reading theme: Get a magazine subscription, delivered to the recipient’s address. Buy, [...]

December 12, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Saving Money | 1 Comment

Save Money With Energy Saver Appliance Bulbs

Saving energy by changing out light bulbs, can save hundreds of dollars over a short period of time.
I am in the process of changing out most of our light bulbs, and replacing them with long lasting, compact fluorescent, energy saver bulbs.
I started by replacing the light bulbs in the lamps and fixtures we use most [...]

December 7, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Saving Money | Leave a Comment

22 Cheap Holiday Gift Ideas

Cheap holiday gift ideas are sometimes hard to come by.
With gas prices being at an all time high, real estate in a slump, people losing their jobs, and the holidays just around the corner, it may be necessary to curb spending, and revert back to finding creative, cheap holiday gift ideas.
Listed below are [...]

November 20, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Projects, Saving Money | 7 Comments

Conserve Energy With Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Conserving energy, saves money.
Using compact fluorescent light bulbs is one way to conserve energy in your home or office.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are now available in all shapes and sizes.
Although you will pay more for the compact fluorescent light bulbs, in the long run, they will save you both money and time (replacing light bulbs).
When [...]

October 10, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Saving Money | 2 Comments

Cheap Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper can be very expensive, if you buy it at your favorite gift store. But there are ways to make cheap wrapping paper.
Two of the cheapest papers, you can buy, are brown craft paper, and white butcher wrap (paper). They both come in wide rolls. They are both fairly inexpensive.
With both [...]

October 4, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Recycling, Saving Money | 2 Comments