Save Money

A recent Bankrate survey asked people why they weren’t saving. While high expenses were the biggest barrier, the second most common reason might surprise you: they just haven’t gotten around to it.[1] Creating a savings plan, especially if you’ve never done it before, can feel overwhelming and intimidating. You have to decide how much to…

There isn’t a person on this Earth who hasn’t thought, “I wish I could save more money.” However, wanting to save money and learning how to save money are two very different things. Many of us want to have better financial habits and dream of long term wealth. Yet, those initial steps often stop us….

Trying to find ways to get a free laptop might seem impossible. And there are many scams out there that promise a free computer in exchange for basic personal information. But there are ways to get a free computer, or at least a deeply discounted one. In most cases, status as a student or low-income…

Internet access is a must-have in today’s world. We use the internet to connect with friends, shop, pay bills, and access entertainment. Eighty-nine percent of people in the United States use the internet.[1] But internet access isn’t cheap, and costs aren’t likely to go down anytime soon. On average, Americans pay around $50 per month…

Every year, I consider going on a ridiculous scavenger hunt of sorts: running around town and getting all the free birthday stuff I can. The problem is, I can only eat so much stuff in a single day. Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Cheesecake Factory, I’m looking at you! Since I know I’m not the…

Are you spending too much money on gas? Would getting free gas cards every now and then help? Gas prices are rising again, and that means lots of drivers are looking for ways to save money on fuel. That includes everything from switching to a more fuel-efficient car to driving around in search of the…

If you want to cut the cable and watch TV for free, you’re not alone. In fact, the U.S. cable industry lost 410,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2017 alone. People clearly want to save money on cable, including me. After paying $144 a month for cable and internet for the past two years,…

Fact of life: babies are expensive. Which means new parents can use all the free baby samples they can get. If you think about the diapers, clothes, bottles, travel gear, and all the expenses you forget to plan for, the costs start to add up. According to a 2017 USDA study, the average American household…

You don’t need 100 ways to save electricity in order to see a major difference on your next energy bill. You just need information on our 10 proven ways to save electricity at home to get started. It’s summer, the time of year for backyard grilling, lounging poolside, and…skyrocketing electric bills. That last element isn’t something most…

Fun and cheap date ideas can spice up any relationship. Remember on your first date with your partner when you were so nervous you couldn’t stop smiling? You laughed hysterically at all their bad jokes and got the butterflies when you shared your first kiss. Now you’re the no makeup, sweatpants-wearing, do-everything-together couple that enjoys…