saving money Archives
debt free and thriving–a free ebook on getting out of debt
I’ve been working hard lately on writing an eBook about how to get out of debt and today I’m ready to launch it into the world! This time of the year is popular for deciding to reduce debt – getting out of debt and saving more money are two of the most popular New Year’s [...]
causes of overspending and how to avoid it
Do you tend to overspend? Here are some reasons why people overspend and some tips on how to avoid it.
bathing in sunlight – can solar hot water save you money?
An overview of how solar hot water works, the potential costs and savings as well as a summary of rebates available (and a description of our own system).
an energy saving alternative to solar – an addendum
Here’s an alternative to investing in solar panels that’s free. And this alternative can save more than you might think.
tip tuesday – free entertainment from your personal DVD collection
Want to watch a movie for free? Here’s where you can find a whole stack of free movies just waiting for you to watch.
how much cash are you flushing down the toilet? a frank look at saving money on toilet paper
In this article I get to the bottom of how to save money on the toilet paper. Did you know that the average person uses 20,805 sheets of loo paper per year? Someone had to work that one out.
taking your small savings and making them bigger
Saving small amounts certainly adds up, but you can super charge your savings with the power of compound interest, either interest earned on savings accounts or investments or interest saved by paying down debt more quickly than the minimum.
want to save but don’t know where to start? start small–it’s worth it
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s worth your time and energy to save a few cents here and a couple of dollars there, in this article I present the case for small change and show how small savings can add up.
getting the most out of garage sales
If you think Boxing Day sales are a bargain hunter’s adrenalin rush, then wait ’til you start frequenting garage sales! I love a bargain and am loving my new garage sale hobby. These are a few tips I’ve learned on getting the most out of garage sales.
8 practical ways to get the most out of your savings
Here are 8 great tips from Arnold of Savings Account Finder on how to make the most of your savings and build your savings balance that little bit quicker.
