Winter and the flu season in full swing I decided today that I was going to get on board with putting a few more healthy things into my diet. My brain plan is to replace my daily coffee and bring on the green tea. Having none I walked down the grocery store on my break at work and picked up two boxes of flavoured green tea. Since it all tastes the same to me I picked up two boxes that ... Read More

I was out and about the other day and really noticed how many people were walking down the street texting or playing with their cell phones. I have a basic type of corporate plan and pay about $25 a month and that is without any texting or internet. You really have to ask yourself, do you need that big cell phone bill every month? I am sure that if you are looking to save some money that you can get ... Read More

If you are like thousands of people you have a gym membership that you are paying for and not using or maybe you buy diet pills that you never use. Either way you are throwing money away. There are lots of free or cheap ways to get exercise or to stay active. You can try walking to work or to the store. You can find cheap gym equipment on any of the free sites on the internet or trader columns in ... Read More

I don't know about you but spending money seems to come in bunches for me. It is almost as if everything that can go wrong goes wrong at the same time. It's at that time when you have to make a big purchcase and if you haven't been trying save money all along it can be hard to swallow. Here are some more tips to help you become a better shopper and save some money when you are shopping. ... Read More

It's funny how many people have the mentality that they have to have the best. You car is no good, I am driving the best car money can buy. That tv is no good, I paid over two thousand for mine. I am taking the best weight loss pills and you aren't. It's pretty crazy really. Just because something is more expensive doesn't mean a thing. It has no bearing on the quality or how long that item is going ... Read More

A friend got married  a couple of weeks ago and prior to that we were talking about the cost of the wedding. Who can afford an expensive wedding these days? You have to do everything you can to try and save as much on your wedding as you can. It's the small things that add up. He was telling me how he found a great place online and found some really nice wedding invitations. One way the cut down expenses ... Read More

When I came across these tips I was at first thinking about fire and brimstone but in the end when it comes to getting your money spending under control maybe that is not a bad thing. Yesterday I was near a Golf Town which would be my place of temptation. I need to buy a few low cost items like bulk golf tees and some balls. I went in, grabbed what I needed and got out without looking around. If ... Read More

I was listening to a radio show today, a guy was telling a story how he picked up a nice economical car that his family could afford and how his wife was dissapointed that they didn't buy a top of the line gas guzzling luxury car. The guy obviously made the right choice.  I had a friend in school that always had cars that he could barely afford. They were nice but then he had no money to do things ... Read More

This might sound the direct opposite to my last blog post but trust me it is not. It is about having the patience to save money once you have decided to take that route. Walking is a perfect example. Have the patience and walk to the store or to work instead of driving there.  It will save you on gas expenses, parking costs and the maitainence of your car.  Walking also improves your health and state of mind which can be a big ... Read More

I can't believe how many of my friends try to save money here and there and then blow it away in another place. Saving money means that you have to be all in. It's okay to start out small and begin changing your spending and saving habits but in the process you can't be getting into bad credit card debt, spending foolishly on unneed items and going into overdraw at the bank. If you have come to the realization that ... Read More

I am not much of one to go out the movies. Once in a blue moon and only if it's a blockbuster. The next Terminator movie might drag me out but I prefer to watch my movies at home in blueray and be comfortable. My wife went to the movies the a few nights ago. We have a Galaxy Cinemas in town. They offer free refills on pop and popcorn. She was beside herself when she saw a few people ... Read More