Archive for Sylvia
2009 Personal finance resolutions
With every new year we set resolutions. Losing the weight of debt on your shoulders, trimming the fat from the budget and toning up assets should rank at the top of lists for 2009.
Read the list of personal finance resolutions and add some of your own!
30Dec2008 | Sylvia | 2 comments | Continued
Black Friday abandoned for a Blue Christmas
In past years, Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) has been a bonanza for retailers and consumers with deep discounts and super savings.
Are you going to shop Black Friday?
20Nov2008 | Sylvia | 3 comments | Continued
On the Blogs this week - Free Stuff, Giveaways, Win Contests
A number of blogs are running contests, freebies, giveaways - all goodness for the upcoming holiday season to make these times we’re living in seem a bit more bearable.
15Nov2008 | Sylvia | 3 comments | Continued
Make Your Own Christmas Gifts - Ideas (and humor) Needed!
A lighter look at making your own Christmas gifts when budgets are tight.
What homemade gift ideas can you share?
10Nov2008 | Sylvia | 1 comment | Continued
Store Brands v. Name Brands? Reasons to Buy Generic Groceries
Tips on going generic and buying store brands. How to shop and how much you can save.
Today’s Budgeteers: what do you buy generic and what brands won’t you part with, even when it comes to your last dime?
6Nov2008 | Sylvia | 8 comments | Continued
Christmas Shopping on a Budget
Tips, tricks and advice for Christmas shopping on a budget.
What are your top tips for creating and staying within a budget for the holidays?
4Nov2008 | Sylvia | 2 comments | Continued
Gift Card Giveaway - Just in time for holiday shopping!
Today’s Budget is giving away three $10 giftcards one each for Target, Amazon.com and Borders. Who doesn’t like a giveaway and free stuff?
There are two ways to enter and you can do both thus doubling your chances!
1Nov2008 | Sylvia | 55 comments | Continued
Make Do and Mend Challenge
Repair it, don’t toss it challenge is now open. It’s recycling and budget saving in one swoop.
29Oct2008 | Sylvia | 2 comments | Continued
Frugal Family Challenge Results - Gas-Saving Tips
Edmunds.com recently ran a series shown on Good Morning America where two families were challenged to a friendly competition - who can save the most gas in a month. The goal? A 25% gas reduction and to provide readers and viewers with a challenge in their own households.
It’s a nice read with loads of gas-saving tips and [...]
Layaway Plans for Christmas plus Kmart Layaway Coupon
Layaway plans are back in fashion. With credit cards either maxed out, cancelled or simply tucked away, consumers are looking at layaway as a means to having at least a little something under the Christmas tree.
Here’s a little about Kmart’s Layaway service plus a coupon to get your plan started.
27Oct2008 | Sylvia | 2 comments | Continued
