As consumers we are always looking to get the best price on the product or service that we are in the market to purchase. Did you know that prices can change just because of what day of the week it is? Well it’s true, but luckily for you I am going to go through some…
Most Americans’ first encounter with a savings plan comes during childhood when their parents give them a ceramic piggy bank with a little slot in which to insert coins. In this crudely unidirectional system, the only way to actually retrieve the money is to take a hammer to the little guy. As adults, looking to…
Too often when a person starts investing, they will just throw money at whatever fund or stock sounds good at the time. They do very little research, and often just look at which one had the best performance the year before. Sometimes they will get lucky, but usually they will end up with a poorly…
Each day and each purchase is an opportunity to save money and be frugal. When practiced regularly, taking small steps can yield measurable and encouraging results. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: Have a plan. Before you buy, be mindful of your anticipated spending. To do this, think about what you need,…
Last year my wife and I made a cross country move from Chicago to Denver. Both of us are self employed and didn’t have the luxury of having our relocation costs paid for from an employer. We quickly realized just how expensive a long move can be. We started off by thinking we might hire…
With $4 being set as the new standard gas price and a continuously scaling cost of living, finding ways to reduce your driving cost can certainly make a difference to your budget. Sure, there definitely is an option to replace the gas-guzzling vehicles with their eco-friendly counterparts but this still isn’t a financially viable solution…
Yesterday Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that the team had been sold to former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson and Guggenheim Partners for a record $2 billion. This is the largest price tag to ever be placed on a sports franchise. Some people are going to question whether or not this…