I kind of had a moment of clarity at the golf course yesterday. You see, we rent golf carts pretty much everytime we play. At least one cart per foursome to carry our clubs. The cost $32 per cart. The golf course sells cart pass books which in the end will give you two or three extra rentals. I just split one with a friend yesterday but nobody else but us buys them. Why? Becuase most of the guys would rather ... Read More

An interesting arcticle appeared on CNN yesterday stating that you can still find cheap airline tickets and travel rates out there but you have to do a little digging and be flexible with your travel plans. 1. Fly on Tuesday and Wednesday because they are the slowest days of the week. Business people fly Sundays or Mondays and return on Fridays making those busy days. 2. Fly during the slow times of the year. Between Labor Day and Thanksgiving is when ... Read More

The world of credit cards can be overwhelming and confusing for a lot of people. There are just so many choices out there and all of them have different terms, rates and risk and rewards. I recently happened upon a credit card review site that lays out all of the latest credit card offers and rates them so you can make your decision easier. They specialize in helping consumers like you and me in choosing a credit card that is ... Read More

In a few weeks a friend is packing up his family and heading out for two weeks to enjoy the scenery of Atlantic Canada. Where is he staying? He found a friend that has a rental cottage and is staying there instead of using a hotel  or motel. If you are planning a trip away this year save yourself some money by renting a cottage, cabin or even an apartment. The money savings between that and staying at a ... Read More

I read a lot of blogs and search the internet for articles on saving money and always wonder if the owners of the websites or blog writers are just copying articles or doing what they say. Since starting the Save Money Blog I have taken up myself to follow my own advice and articles. I have replaced all of the most used bulbs in the house with the new Compact Flourescent Lights. There are a few bulbs here and there ... Read More

Have you ever seen rolling blackout during the winter? Of course not. There's a reason why they happen during the summer and air conditioning is one of the main reasons. If you want to save money on your summer electric bill then you have to look at your current air conditioning situation and look to improve where you can. 1. Much like using a timer for a pool pump or your furnace using one for your air conditioning helps as ... Read More

How times have changed and then changed right back again. When I was a kid growing up everybody used a clothesline, then they disappeared because they were unfashionable and even banned here in some towns and cities in Ontario. Well I see now that the provincial government is seeking to overturn bylaws outlawing the traditional clothesline. "Ontario is moving to lift the bans on clotheslines in a bid to save the air and energy as dryers account for about six percent of ... Read More