17 ways to reduce your energy bill

January 25, 2008

Get a home energy audit every couple of years with your power company to find ways to cut costs.
Check with your utility company for rebates whenever you install energy-saving equipment.
Add more energy-efficient insulation to your attic, with the appropriate R-value, or resistance to heat flow, for your climate and the type of heating in your [...]

Save money by walking

January 23, 2008

If a purchase is over $20 I make myself walk away for a determined period of time. The larger the expense the longer I wait for the purchase. It keeps me from buying things on a whim. Sounds simple but it is sometimes hard to do. I know if I still want the item after [...]

8 unique ways to save money

January 22, 2008

Buy cheaper underwear - Do you really need that designer underwear that nobody sees but yourself? Okay, so maybe it makes you feel sexy when you’re dancing in front of the mirror, but do you really need it? You can usually get a 3 pack of underwear for the price of a single pair of [...]

An easy way to save money

January 10, 2008

Here is how I have saved thousands of dollars throughout the years. Whenever you break a bill whether it is a dollar, $5 or even a $50 bill consider this as change that will go into a savings jar. I stash money in my ash tray in my car and empty it once a month [...]

Carnival of Personal Finance 134: Building on the basics

January 7, 2008

Mrs. Micah, who runs a personal finance blog, has posted a long list of links to good articles on personal finance. My article 3 Retirement Tips for Late Starters was included. I have included a shortened version of her post below. Enjoy!

 Mike from Clever Dude’s Finance and Life teaches us how to Rehabilitate Your Finances. [...]