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What Will Homebuyers Pay Extra For

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:41 +0000

It’s a seller’s market these days as home prices are on the up swing. So, if you’re selling, here’s what people will pay extra for when they’re buying. Central Air I grew up with a window air conditioner. Of course, I grew up in a century old house and back then central air wasn’t invented [...]

Seven Ways We're Wasting Money

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:30:38 +0000

We’re into April now and I’m in the processes of reassessing our household budget. I did a little digging and found seven ways we are wasting money. Wasting money doesn’t always mean that we’re bad with money, it just means that we need to keep a closer eye on where it’s going. Mutual Funds We [...]

Where to Score High End Clothes on a Budget

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:25 +0000

The weather appears to be getting warmer and that means going through your old clothes and finding things to wear for spring. Maybe you’ve lost weight and the old clothes don’t fit or you’re just bored with your fashion routine. Here are a few new online shopping destinations to go to to score designer duds for a steal.

How to Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:24 +0000

You probably go to the grocery store once a week, or once every two weeks. Then, when you go to use produce, how angry are you when you pull it out of the fridge and it’s spoiled? Here are a few ways to keep your produce fresh. Onions Now that warmer weather is (hopefully) on [...]

Do It Yourself Cleaning Products

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:13 +0000

I am all about saving money and when I find good stuff, I like to pass that along to you. Here are some great do it yourself cleaning products that will leave your home clean and your money where it belongs – in your wallet. When I lived in an apartment, my drain would clog [...]

How to Take a Big Vacation on a Small Budget

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:40 +0000

If you’re like everyone else around here and are ready to escape the snow and cold, but are worried about how much it’s going to cost, not to worry. Here are a few tips on how to take a big vacation on a small budget. Have you ever bought anything on ebay or in a [...]

Filing Your Taxes? Here's What You Need to Know

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:26:25 +0000

If you haven’t filed yet, here’s what you need to know. A lot of folks are taking advantage of IRS e-file as 100 million people used the service to get their taxes done last year. I know some people who have used e-file and they love it. It’s a step by step guide that tells [...]

Are Beauty Products Useless?

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:32:48 +0000

We’re all beautiful, but there are some things in our bathrooms that we rely on to keep us that way. Turns out, some of them are downright useless. Who knew? If you have problem skin or acne, you may think that washing it with a cleanser formulated for acne, but that’s not always true. Many [...]

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force. A survey of 87 economists by Bloomberg News predicted 190,000 new jobs, and [...]

IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]

Store Raises Eyebrows By Charging a $5 'Just Looking' Fee

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:02:29 +0000

The economy is getting so tough one store is actually charging customers who don’t buy anything. A specialty food store in Brisbane, Australia has taken the controversial measure of informing people they will be charged $5 just for browsing. And word of the policy has spread, since someone snapped a photo of a sign explaining [...]

What to Do if You Get Hacked

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:25:55 +0000

Last week, several celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama were hacked and “sensitive personal information” was posted for all to see on the Internet. I don’t know about you, but that got me thinking about my personal safety on the web. So, what should we do if we get hacked? It seemed like the instances [...]

What to Buy in March

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:26:39 +0000

It’s almost payday and there’s a lot of month left. Here’s what you should be buying in March. It may not seem like it, but spring is almost here. In fact, it’s 13 days away. Here’s what you should be snapping up to get the most bang for your buck this month. Going on spring [...]

5 Quick Facts So You Finally Know What a 401(k) Is

Kathy Landin — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:19:38 +0000

We all kind of know what a 401(k) is. It’s retirement money. But beyond that, what actually isa 401(k)? These aren’t the things we discuss with our parents around the dinner table before we’re thrust out into the working world. What started out in 1978 as a way to encourage more Americans to save for [...]

Easy Ways to Save Money on Food

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:27:29 +0000

I am not a fan of grocery shopping. You may as well just eat the money. Or throw it in the garbage because those are the two places it’s going anyway, so if there are ways to save money at the grocery store, I’m all over it. Here’s what I found. This isn’t a new [...]

Valentine's Day Gifts That Won't Leave You Broke

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can still get your sweetie something nice and still have enough left over for dinner. Skip the boring chocolates and roses. It’s cliche. If your love is a big fan of scotch or wine, a bottle of wine or their favorite alcohol with a [...]

What to Buy in January

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:24:21 +0000

If you still have money left over after Christmas, or your Christmas money is burning a hole in your pocket, here are a few things you should be buying before the end of the month. Are you looking to spruce up your bedroom or the guest bedroom? White sales are all over the place right [...]

Ways to Shop Smarter

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:22:08 +0000

If you’re still hanging on to your resolution to save more money, here are a few ways to shop smarter and keep the cash in your pocket. Even if you aren’t technologically advanced, check out these apps and websites that are easy to use that can save you money, time and hassle. Springpad Springpad helps [...]

Predictions To Expect In 2013 For Consumers

Mark Alan — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:15:10 +0000

There always predictions for every new year, obviously some good bad , some bad. we just hope for more good than the latter.