Save Money at the Movie Theatre with Discounted & Free Tickets

Who doesn’t love love going to the movies? There is something special about watching a great movie at the movie theater for the first time, rather than seeing it on television. There’s something mystical about watching it with a crowd of people, booming sound, and a picture that’s 50 feet long and 20 feet high. […]

Save Money on Your Television Bill

Watching TV is a favorite past time of many people in the US, the problem is your television bill can get expensive quickly if you’re not careful about managing your TV costs.  Here are some tips to help you save money on TV:
Bundle Your Cable Services
Many companies run $99 dollar promotions to bundle your cable, broadband internet, and […]

Saving Money on Entertainment in the Winter

The warm, lengthy days of summer are gone so now many of us spend the evenings cooped up inside, warm but maybe a little stir crazy.  It’s been a challenge for us since our young son absolutely LOVES being outside.  He spends every possible minute he can running around the back yard and burning off […]

FDIC Insurance Coverage and Limits for Your Bank Accounts

FDIC insurance will cover the money you have deposited in an FDIC-insured bank or financial institution up to a certain limit in the event the cash in your bank account is no longer available from the bank. It’s important to be aware of the maxium amount that’s covered by FDIC insurance so that you don’t […]

Big Thanksgiving Thank You to Our Readers!

Thank you to the readers that make this site possible!  Despite the fact that:

You may not always agree with what we write
Some of the things we write about may not apply to you

You continue to read the site on a daily basis, and for that we thank you!
We know your time is valuable so we […]

Safe Places to Invest Your Money in a Bad Economy

The stock market has seen huge losses and the economy is stumbling around like a drunken sailor, trying not to collapse; where should you put your money (other than under your mattress)?
US News has a recent article on the best places for your money during these tough economic times where they look at five different […]

Saving Money on Christmas Lights - Holiday Deals Edition

After Christmas sales are the best time to buy holiday decorations!  Right now they’re not cheap but if you wait until January you can buy Christmas lights and most other decorations for 50, 75, or even 80% off at your local retailers.
Every year when we haul our Christmas lights up from the basement it seems […]

Christmas Shopping and Saving Tips for a Troubled Economy

Christmas shopping and budgeting can be stressful, especially when the economy is struggling.  Here are some tips on Christmas shopping and saving from last holiday season that definitely apply in today’s tough economy:
Christmas Deals
How to Double Your Savings on Christmas Shopping Deals – “Looking for some deals this Christmas? Understanding the strategy behind retailer’s sales can […]

Christmas Shopping Tips to Keep Your Holiday Spending Under Control

Do the holidays put a strain on your budget? It can be one of most expensive times of the year; it’s easy to lose control of your spending with all the expenses for gifts, entertainment, travel, and even higher heating costs. Here are some tips for taking control of your money this Christmas season.
Create […]

How Merrill Lynch and AIG Failed & Triggered the Credit Crunch

Why did Merrill Lynch and AIG fail?  How did these huge financial companies run out of money? Gretchen Morgenson, financial writer for the New York Times, does a nice job explaining what happened in this radio interview.
Morgenson covers Merrill Lynch’s and Lehman Brothers heavy involvement in the mortgage industry and how the securitization of loans […]

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