Shopping Tips

Buy Cheap Cell Phones Online: Amazon Wireless

09.30.2010 by Bob 7 comments
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Amazon Wireless just recently launched and they offer the option of being able to buy cheap cell phones from them, upgrade or renew your plan, and get free 2-day shipping to boot. They currently offer phones for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile….

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Learning How To Live On One Income

09.11.2010 by Guest 14 comments

In today’s economy, with the price of things steadily increasing, you might think that it would be impossible for you to leave the work force to become a one-income family. With a mortgage payment, car notes, student loans and other debts you might wonder how you would be able to afford it. I wondered the same thing when my husband and I began discussing the idea…

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The Best 13-Inch Laptops of 2010

09.07.2010 by Bob 10 comments
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My wife always seems to laugh at how much I research purchases like these, but if I am going to spend my hard-earned money on a laptop, I want to be sure it is the best 13 inch laptop I can find! Thanks to the internet, the info is available, it just needs to be excavated…

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10 Tips For Throwing A Birthday Party On A Budget

07.08.2010 by Craig Ford 9 comments
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June 18th, July 1st, and July 22nd are three very important dates in the Ford household. On these days we celebrate our kids’ birthdays. With birthdays come birthday parties, gifts, and sometimes a cash shortage. But, there are ways to help minimize your costs and still have a great birthday party on a…

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How Can You Avoid Out-of-Network Health Care Charges?

07.06.2010 by Jason Price 4 comments
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Ouch! Have you ever received health care services from an out-of-network doctor? This means there isn’t a negotiated contract between that doctor and your insurance company. So you will most likely pay substantially more out-of-pocket expenses when using the out-of-network doctor…

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The 5 Best And Worst Car Insurance Companies As Rated By Consumers

07.05.2010 by Guest 23 comments

Every year, J.D. Power and Associates ranks consumer satisfaction across a variety of industries and services using information gathered through surveys, and one of their most areas of expertise is the automotive world. Their list is acclaimed for its accuracy and respectability. In August 2009, they released their annual ratings of auto insurance providers determined by customer satisfaction…

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How To Negotiate To Get A Great Deal

06.27.2010 by John Frainee 9 comments

If you want to be a savvy shopper, you’re going to need some basic negotiation skills in order to get a great price. It’s not always easy to get the best deal, but if you play your cards right, there are great deals to be made! Let’s explore some ways you can get discounts that keep your wallet nice and plump!

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Free Printable Manufacturers Grocery Coupons: 4 Places To Find Them

06.17.2010 by Bob 5 comments
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I will be the first to admit that I am not much of a couponer these days. I know some people have some great coupon cutting tips and have this couponing thing mastered. But even if you aren’t a pro coupon-cutter, it is still nice to save a few bucks when you can. These are a few websites to get you started…

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Best Point & Shoot Digital Cameras Under $300

05.18.2010 by Bob 5 comments
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We recently bought an Olympus E520 which isn’t a point and shoot, but rather our first step into the DSLR arena. I must have spent 15-20 hours investigating the purchase – reading reviews and testing different cameras at the store because (like every purchase I make) I wanted to get the best camera for the money – and I was grateful to find a few articles that pointed me to some of the best cameras…

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Renting Versus Buying A Home

05.15.2010 by Jason Price 11 comments
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Ideally, that amount should be 20% or more. It’s a good amount in that it allows you to avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). It also creates good amount of equity to protect you should the price of your house go down in value. You don’t want to owe more than your house is worth. If you don’t have 20% to put down, consider…

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