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Being a college student can mean a lot of things, but along with all of the fun comes new responsibilities. It's the first time you learn how to do a lot of things on your own, including keeping a personal budget. While it's definitely no Friday night, it's an important part of the college experience, as no one wants to graduate with even more debt.
Along with keeping track of the money coming in and (sigh) the money coming out, here are a few money saving tips to help you while you’re away from home: Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (9) | Blog
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By Mary Hunt
7 Big Money Mistakes to Avoid
I’m going to guess you’ve made a financial mistake or two in your life. Who hasn’t? For some of us, it was more than an occasional late fee or random urge to overspend that brought us to our financial knees. But I’m not talking about the kind of blunders that got us into trouble—we could list those in our sleep. Instead, I want to focus on the mistakes people make while they’re working their way back to financial health. Whether you’re recovering from a season of unemployment or from a financial mess you created on your own, avoid these goofs and you’ll get where you want to go much faster.
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Whether you're strapped for cash or
feeling comfortable, we could all stand to make a few tweaks to our
personal budgets. Save more, save faster and save smarter with
these money saving ideas: 1. Pay yourself first.
Save money without thinking about it. Set up… Read More »
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By Angela Ebron
How to Avoid Online Scams
The Cash for Clunkers program has been great for car buyers and the auto industry. But, you know who else is benefiting from it? Online scam artists. Phony websites are suddenly popping up claiming to be connected to the program, according to fraud expert Sid Kirchheimer, author of Scam-Proof Your Life. Don’t fall for it! “The phony sites ask for your Social Security number and tell you that you have to preregister in order to qualify for Cash for Clunkers, which you don’t,” he says.
And this is just the latest in a string of Web scams—from work-at-home schemes to fake lotteries to bogus shopping sites and more. According to the FBI Internet Crimes Complaint Center, online fraud complaints went up 33 percent from 2007 to 2008, with $265 million in lost or stolen money. To protect yourself from getting ripped off, follow these online safety tips from Kirchheimer.
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Coupons and Rebates can save you a significant amount of money. However you can also lose money if you use a coupon or rebate depending on the purchase. You should also consider the fact, you will not be reimbursed for any taxes you paid when you submit for a…
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In order to purchase items at Warehouse Clubs (i.e. BJ’s, Costco, Sam’s Club) you have to pay a membership fee usually around $40-$50 a year. Before you pay the price for admission ask yourself these questions to figure out if it is worth it. Read More »
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It’s not always what you buy but how you shop that makes the biggest difference at the register. As you prepare for the big feast and food shop throughout the year, follow these money-saving strategies: 1. Never shop when you’re hungry. If only you could shop immediately... Read More »
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I'm putting myself on a strict spending diet in May. For the last two months, I've been scrutinizing exactly where I shell out my precious dollars. At times, it s made me more than a little neurotic about my moolah, but it's no doubt been the best lesson.
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Just like with dieting, I have to assess what I'm eating if I'm going to actually change my food habits. Speaking of food, turns out that's exactly where most of my money has been going. Last night, I took a long hard look at my bank statement to see what I spent last week and since I debit almost all of purchases this is a fairly accurate snapshot of my spending. The outcome: A whopping $136.32 went towards food. This includes: groceries, dinner out with friends, pizza delivery and getting breakfast and lunch at the cafeteria at my job.
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