Being energy smart makes sense on all levels – not only will you save considerable amounts of money on your household bills, you’ll be making an important contribution to reducing global warming and creating a greener planet for the next generation. But though most of us are familiar with the benefits, we also tend to […]

It’s the old bait and switch.  Dealers tempt you with the sticker price of a vehicle but after all of the ‘hidden’ prices are piled on, you’re looking at an entirely new number.  It’s important to steer clear of surprises when buying a car, or at least know what you’ll have to factor in on […]

Running your A/C all day long will make your bill skyrocket. At the same time, you need to stay cool. What is a budget-conscious, but sweaty, person like yourself to do? Here’s what to do: Turn Up The Air and Use Fans You don’t need the air conditioning set to its lowest temperature. Most air […]

Many people need dental work, but don’t go because they’re afraid of the bill that comes with it. But, if you need dental work, waiting can be more costly. Here are some simple strategies that can help you get the care you need while still saving money. Open Up A Health Savings Account A health […]

Bands are loved for their sound, something that comes from two things: their technique, foremost, and the equipment that they use. Choice of equipment for any band isn’t simply about buying the latest and the greatest. Many world-famous bands go around playing on old, vintage drum kits, guitars, microphones and pianos that they love and […]

Living on a budget isn’t easy. Each week you allot yourself how much money you can spend, but then life tends to want to get in the way. Unexpected expenses pop up, or you simply want to do something a little nice for yourself, and then your budget is blown. To keep this from happening, […]

When you work hard for your money, it’s natural to think you deserve an occasional treat. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a new car or some better appliances. Although expensive items can stretch the limits of your financial situation, it is possible to come up with the money to purchase them without living on bread […]

Before taking the plunge and buying a new car, it is important that you carefully assess your requirements, realistically determine the size of your budget that you have to spend, and do your homework. If you can look for cars knowing all of this information already, then it not only means that you have a […]

It’s always a good idea to set money aside on a regular basis. Whether or not you can think of anything big that you might need to save for in the foreseeable future, putting money away always works out for the best. Saving money for a goal that you don’t even know of isn’t usually […]

Having your home constructed to your own design is something that many homeowners aspire to and the chance to own a property that has been built to your personal specification is something that is very appealing. Using someone like custom home builder, Bill Beazley and other builders with specific experience of the custom homebuilding process […]

Remember the days without cellphones and smartphones?  If not, then you won’t remember when a phone bill was under $50 per month.  Today, bills can easily exceed $200!  However, you don’t have to pay a lot to stay connected as long as you learn ways to cut costs and slash the price of your bill. […]