If you received gift cards on Christmas to restaurants or retail stores that you aren’t all that excited about, don’t shove them in a drawer. Sell the gift cards for cash or trade them in for the ones you really want. Selling the cards for between 80 – 90% of their face value on sites [...]
Finance for Kids: Free Websites and Apps Teach Children Money Management Skills
August 22, 2011 by
If you are stressed out about debt and trying to stick to a tight budget, you may not want to let your children in on your money problems. While you do not have to worry them with every detail about your financial issues, it is important to let them learn the basics of money management [...]
Ten Tips to Lower Your Living Expenses
August 14, 2011 by
Unemployment, reduced hours at work and medical issues can all cause a strain on your cash flow, making daily living expenses tough to manage. Becoming savvy with your limited income and reducing your daily expenses should be a top priority. Cutting back on your spending is common sense and you will soon realize that many of [...]
Ten Tips for Writing a Complaint Letter
August 10, 2011 by
Thinking about writing a complaint letter about poor customer service or a product that was not the quality you expected? Use these tips to complain effectively so the company in question can resolve your problem quickly. Most businesses consider a complaint letter to be an important part of doing business. It gives them information that could [...]
How to Save Money Shopping by the Retail Sales Calendar
August 8, 2011 by
Make the most of your coupons and discounts by taking advantage of the retail sale calendar. Purchases such as furniture, seasonal clothing, housewares, electronics, appliances and bedding are usually a bigger bargain if you shop when most retailers discount specific items. Some of the sales are common sense (day-after-Christmas sales) and others are seasonal (summer [...]
How to Avoid Online Money Making Scams
July 31, 2011 by
It is important to be aware of online money making scams if you are trying to make extra money online. Taking online surveys, entering contests, and doing mystery shopping can be legitimate ways to put a little cash in your wallet, but you must be careful not to fall for the businesses that are set [...]
How to Sell Coupons on eBay
July 29, 2011 by
Cutting coupons to save money is a big trend right now. If you have extra coupons and inserts that you can’t use, sell them on eBay and make some extra cash. While eBay does allow the sale of manufacturer’s coupons, there are limitations you must follow. Follow the rules below or you will compromise the status [...]
How To Use Easy Pay on QVC
July 26, 2011 by
Shopping on QVC using Easy Pay is a great way to spread payments out without interest. Perfect for when you want to buy something that you cannot afford in one payment, many items are featured every day that qualify for Easy Pay payment terms. Payments are spread out at no extra charge over an average [...]
