Huge markup on Prescription Glasses (how to save)

So, a member of our staff went shopping for a new pair of progressive prescription eye glasses and quickly discovered the similarities share by our experience shopping for a new car.  Big sales pitch, huge markup and attempts to create a sense of urgency by stating that their “fantastic”  [...] Continue Reading…

Paying Less at the Pump (gas mileage tips)

According to fueleconomy.gov there are a few simple things that you we all can to improve our fuel economy.

Tip#1:  Keep your cool and lighten up on your foot.

Changing your driving habits can improve your MPG  from 5 to 33% percent.  Simple things like [...] Continue Reading…

How to get and keep your finances in order [Simple Stuff]

1.  Pay as you go.

Credit cards can really grease the slide that leads to crippling debt.  So limiting their use can be important first step.   The trick to is to pay close attention to what you are really spending.

On trick is [...] Continue Reading…

TIP #3 Free or cheap video rentals at you local library

Libraries aren’t just for borrowing books anymore.  Now days you can borrow or rent DVD’s and audio books at super low costs.

ATM Fees (never again pay to get to YOUR money)

Wondering where banking fees will show up next?…….Look no further than you ATM card.

Banks figured out that one of the safest ways to increase revenue is to side-step offending their own customers and hike up ATM for non-customers who use their ATM machines.  Can [...] Continue Reading…

Tip #2 A simple way to save up to 15% on your total energy bill.

Take Advantage of Power Strips (or simply unplug appliances not in use)

According to the U.S. Department of Engergy

“Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched “off.” These “phantom loads” occur in most appliances that use [...] Continue Reading…

Daily Savings Tip #1

Instead of buying expensive bottled water consider.

Buying a water filter for your faucet at home.
Purchasing a filtered water bottle (look for BPA free if plastic).  Simply google “filtered water bottle”

You will reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time

[Quick Tip] Off The Menu Ways to Save

Well the family went out to dinner tonight and after all of that Thanksgiving Pie and Mashed potatoes, we were in the mood for something lite like soup and salad.

I found the soup that I wanted and it was priced at about $3 for [...] Continue Reading…

Unbelievably Cheap Cell Phone Offers

Our family was looking for another cell phone for the family, but didn’t want to break the bank. It was also important that the phone work well throughout the United States.   So, here is how we went about making our decision.

We called up our [...] Continue Reading…

Avoiding expensive airline luggage fees

How to avoid expensive airline luggage fees

Weigh your bags on your bathroom scale BEFORE you go to the airport to see if they are under the 50 pound weight limit that most airlines consider their maximum weight for a standard priced piece of luggage.
Check as few bags as possible.  [...] Continue Reading…

Time is Money at Disney World

Time is Money at Disney World
Planning Ahead

Let’s start out by seeing if we can all agree on the following:
1)      Tickets to Disney World are not exactly cheap.
2)      The more days that you add to your ticket, the more you’ll pay (total cost, that is)
3)      There are only so [...] Continue Reading…

FREE Wal-Mart Product Samples – Updated frequently by Wal-Mart

FREE Wal-Mart Product Samples – Updated frequently by Wal-Mart
Note: These offers will require you to submit your name, address and e-mail address

EXPIRES: New offers are continually posted.

How to buy smart on eBay

How to buy smart on eBay

If you’ve never used eBay before visit the eBay how-to-buy page.  Otherwise, jump right into our step-by-step article.

Step 1   Decide on the specific product that you want to purchase (brand, model, etc.)

Step 2   Use Internet Resources like google and Amazon.com to determine the [...] Continue Reading…

10 Quick Tips to finding Cheap Lift Tickets (Skiing and Snow Boarding)

10 Quick Tips to finding Cheap Lift Tickets

If you’re a down hill maniac (ski or snowboarder you might want to consider purchasing a season pass (if you plan on skiing at least 20 times at the [...] Continue Reading…

March could be the best time to purchase these select products.

Every month brings new opportunities for saving money.  In March these are the items that you want to look for to be priced to sell.  Patience and timing are two powerful tools for ensuring that you get the best deal on your purchases.

Winter coats [...] Continue Reading…

FREE Conference Call Services (collaborate freely)

FREE Conference Call Services (collaborate freely)

Free Option #1

Need to connect with up to 150 people over the phone at the same time?

Wow, you’re not only popular, but lucky as well.   Just aim your browser over

to freeconference.com .   The only thing to keep in mind is that you may [...] Continue Reading…

Is your daily cup of coffee costing you $1500?

Your daily trip to the coffee shop could be costing you around $4 per day.  Over 12 months, this could easily add up to $1500 out of your pocket.   Compare that to the cost of brewing your Java at home which amounts to only a few cents per day [...] Continue Reading…

Saving on Groceries (10 ways to save)

Some food for thought…….
Thinking back over the years, it’s really hard to believe how much food prices have increased at grocery stores over the years. According to my relatives that lived through the great depression, food prices were affordable to most people of modest means. Well, I’m not sure [...] Continue Reading…

Magical ways to save at Disney theme parks.

Disney theme Parks can be really expensive since discounts are few and far between.

However we’ve come up with a few tips that can help you save some money on your trip.

Plan to visit Disney theme Parks on off peak dates. You will save [...] Continue Reading…