Get Rich Slowly has a post talking about “money-saving gadgets,” the expensive cappuccino machine you buy to keep yourself from going to Starbucks, the neat-o voice recorder you think you’ll use constantly and the video camera that sits on the shelf after you’ve grown bored with it:
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How to Survive on $12,000 A Year
By 2.6.07
At the very least, Donna’s plan could put things in perspective for spendthrifts out there. Then there are those of us tightwads who’ll read it find ourselves saying, “Yeah, I do that!”
Help Your House Survive The Cold Snap
By 2.6.07
Here’s what to do if the recent cold snap messes up your house.
10 Things You Can Do With Your Microwave Other Than Cook
By 2.6.07
In response to the University of Florida study that showed that microwaving sponges kills 99.9% of bacteria (p.s. they’re supposed to be wet) the Guardian has compiled a list of 10 things one can do with a microwave other than cook. Our favorites:
Claim The Home Office Deduction
By 2.5.07
If you work from home and/or are self-employed, you’ll likely want to claim the home office deduction on your taxes this year.
50 Ways to Save At The Grocery Store
By 2.5.07
Thifty Mommy has a good list of 50 ways to save at the grocery store. We knew most of them, and do some of them, but it’s still a nice reminder of what to watch out for. A few favorites:
The 13 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
By 2.5.07
Thirteen often overlooked deductions that can blunt the dent to your wallet come April 15th.
How To File Taxes If You're Self-Employed
By 2.2.07
This moderately difficult tutorial walks the self-employed through the steps of filing taxes.
Protect Yourself While Using Free Wi-Fi
By 2.1.07
Connecting to a hot spot can be an open invitation to danger. Hot spots are public, open networks that practically invite hacking and snooping. They use unencrypted, insecure connections, but most people treat them as if they are secure private networks.
12 Ways To Save On Utilities
By 2.1.07
“One thing (of many) that stood out to me is that we’ve spent an average of $141/month on utilities (gas, water, electric) during that period (it was much lower early on, and considerably higher more recently). That doesn’t sound like a huge amount, but consider this… Over a ten year period that works out to roughly $17k — that’s a pretty nice chunk of change.”
Tax Tip: New State Sales Tax Calculator
By 1.31.07
The Sales Tax Calculator is another interactive tool on the IRS.gov web site designed to help make it easier for taxpayers to figure their taxes,” said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson.
How To Get All The Good Stuff On Craigslist Before Other People Do
By 1.31.07
DIY site Curbly has two great posts on how to get all the good furniture on craigslist before everyone else. And by good stuff, we don’t mean used IKEA crap, although if you are in the market for used IKEA, craigslist is the place to be.
See How Your Hospital Compares
By 1.31.07
The Freakonomics blog points us to a new service being offered by the Department of Health and Human Services called Hospital Compare.
February Is Time To Start Thinking About Your Garden
By 1.30.07
Herbs are one of the most forgiving classes of plants to grow — almost as easy as weeds — especially the hardy perennial herbs. Except for excessively moist soil and total shade, almost any conditions will support herbs. They thrive in sunny, dry areas. Herbs are also some of the most frugal crops you can grow because they are outrageously priced at the grocery store and can be used to make even basic ingredients into a stand-out meal. It’s worth the cost to start with herb plants rather than seeds so that you can use them right away.
We’re dreaming of basil! Lots more tips at Get Rich Slowly. —MEGHANN MARCO
10 Shopping Tricks That Stores Hate
By 1.30.07
Stores are always trying to get you to do what they want. But what if you refuse? What if you do what benefits you and not the store? Aside from outright fraud, what are the things that you can do to come out ahead? We’ve put together 10 tips that will help you save money, but probably won’t help the store. That’s why they hate them. And you.
Vista Lauch Fun
By 1.29.07
- • Most CompUSA stores will be open from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (New Jersey stores will not be open because of state retailing laws.)
Round-Up Of Airline Refund Policies
By 1.26.07
•Northwest Airlines: Two options: Voucher good for one year, less a $25 service fee. Cash refund, minus a $100 fee.
Don’t Get Screwed On Valentine’s Day: Cards And Gifts
By 1.26.07
Valentines Day price gouging makes us frown, so we’re putting together some tips to help you save money… while not seeming cheap. Ok, you might seem a little cheap, but savvy consumerism can be sexy. Next: Cards and Gifts
