savings

With gas prices rising higher almost every day it has become obvious that they will not be going back down for quite awhile. Since most of us need our cars for everyday traveling. we simply cannot avoid buying gasoline; however there are some things you can do to save a few bucks at [...]

With the summer heating up (literally, might I add), it can be tough to get through the day without the air conditioning.  With increased use of your air conditioning, you are not only raising your electricity bill — but you are adding more carbon dioxide into the environment.  To try and cut carbon emissions the [...]

Starbucks Coffee is one of the more famous coffee joints in the United States.  With fame comes price.  While you are usually guaranteed the same quality drink at almost every Starbucks Coffee location — some of the baristas are better at making certain drinks.  After spending a year working with Starbucks Coffee, I have learned [...]

Everyone loves to shop. But going on a shopping spree with money that you do not necessarily have it a very bad idea. Have you ever thought about what kind of trouble you could get into if you could not pay your credit card bill?  Then again, who am I to talk?  I [...]

Black Friday is one of the largest shopping days of the year. However, this year stores are having sales weeks before Thanksgiving. These sales are ones that we usually see the day after we stuff our faces with tons and tons of food. With current deals up to 50% off all merchandise, [...]

Every week, grocery shopping is a big part of my expenses. I try and do a few things to keep my costs down. Here are a few hints and tips to save money, without having to clip coupons:

Make a list, and stick to it for the most part
Go shopping after you have eaten [...]