February 1, 2012
Are you looking for a new place to live? Are you concerned about the cost of living? Consider this – you can save a lot of money simply by walking instead of driving to run errands or to get to work. From getting groceries to shopping for gadgets, walking is good for you and the absolute cheapest way to get around.
December 12, 2011
In this holiday season, and in these economically challenging times, it pays (pardon the pun) to keep track of our spending so that you don’t allow gift buying and other money related activities to end up setting you back for months and months. Here are a couple of cool websites I recommend, Mint.com and OneReceipt, that can help keep track of where your money goes.
December 2, 2011
I happen to be an incredibly impulsive net-shopping addict. I’m like a kid in a toy shop on Amazon – “People who purchased this also purchased these:” is like poetry to my ears. So if you’re like me and have firmly decided to do all your Christmas online this year – then congratulations, you’re already going to be paying far less than physical retail stores will charge – but let me show you some of the other tactics I employ to save money.
November 22, 2011
In the United States, we have a special holiday that’s dedicated to standing in lines with strangers. It’s called Black Friday. Savage and quick, this day is all about finding and buying the best deals – but others want to do the same, and stores have limited stock on hand. Technology can give you an edge if you use it properly.
November 10, 2011
Indie titles are a good choice for gamers who want maximum game for minimum buck. First there was the Humble Bundle, which lets you decide how much you want to pay. Now there’s the Indie Royale Difficult 2nd Bundle, which does require that you pay something – but not much. The system used to determine the price of the bundle is a bit odd.
October 21, 2011
Computers, like all electronics, consume a fair amount of electricity. And while the efficiency of the modern computer hardware has improved relative to older parts, there’s still a lot of energy wasted. Finding ways to save energy with your PC will not only help save the planet. It can also reduce your power bill. But by how much? Let’s have a look at some common energy saving tactics and gauge their impact.
October 4, 2011
Today’s generation has the best of the online and offline worlds. We didn’t have websites which told us where to find (rent or buy) cheap textbooks. But today’s generation just has to type in a URL and hey presto, there are more than a dozen sites plying cheap textbooks for sale or rent. So, let’s take a look at ten websites where you can get college textbooks for cheap.
September 22, 2011
Fuel is a significant part of any vehicle’s overall cost to own. In some cases, money spent on gas can make up over half of your monthly car-related expenses. Even people who don’t drive often can easily spend over $1,000 a year on gas. Most drivers can use a few tactics to reduce their fuel costs without switching to a more efficient vehicle.
September 15, 2011
I’m a university student, and as you might be able to guess, I’m all about the free stuff – food, swag, school supplies….I guess it’s just nice when you don’t have to spend what little money you have. Hey, It’s Free! (HIF) is a nifty little website that has taken on the mission of going out and finding all sorts of free items for you to take advantage of.
September 13, 2011
When it comes to travel, Microsoft Bing gives us a better deal than Google. Google has a cool tool in the experimental Google Hotel Finder. You can also use Google to do a quick flight search by typing in something like flight New York to London and get a scheduled flight list. But this article is not about Google…it’s about Bing Travel and how it has taken off while its chief rival revs up its engines.
