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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 [...]

Restaurant Dining on the Cheap

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:32:25 +0000

Dining out can be a real treat, but it can also cost a lot of money. At a normal family sit down place after tax and tip a meal for just Glen and I can be upwards of $40 and we don't even have a cocktail with dinner. Here are a few ways to save money when taking your family out for dinner.

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 You Missing Tax Deductions?

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:31:13 +0000

The Tax Code is four million words long. In the last 12 years, there have been over four thousand changes to it. Who has time to read all of that? Here are a few tax deductions that most of us are likely to miss. Have You Counted Your Dependents? Did you know that for every [...]

How to Spot a Bad Tax Prep Service

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:28:37 +0000

Tax time is here and you’re running out of time to file. If you haven’t filed yet and you’re thinking of going with a tax preparation service, here are a few ways to weed out the good from the bad. I used to do my own taxes until I bought a house and got married. [...]

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 [...]

Wedding Survey Reveals You'd Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:56:47 +0000

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account. A new survey of 17,500 women married last year sheds some hard-to-believe light on just how much weddings cost. Hold on to your bouquet because the average wedding cost $28,427 [...]

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 [...]

Does Spoiling Your Kids Help Them Get Ready For The 'Real World'?

Mark Alan — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:55:49 +0000

The ‘Real World’ is a tough task to handle, so hopefully when you leave the nest you’re ready for what gets tossed your way. If you’ve been spoiled most of your childhood by your parents, do you think that’s the preparation they need to handle the ‘Real World’. It will be tough no doubt especially [...]

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 [...]

Things That Will Cost Less in 2013

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:23:19 +0000

Normally as the years pass, the prices for things go up. Here are somethings that will actually cost us less this year. Big Electronics Are you in the market for a laptop, TV, or digital camera? Good news! The cost of technology related products are projected to shrink in 2013. The author of the book, [...]

How to Make a Resolution and Stick to It

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:21:58 +0000

You may have some free time to ponder your New Year’s resolutions this weekend, so while you’re thinking deep thoughts about ways to improve your life in 2013, here are some ways to make that new way of life stick. One thing that you can do is be specific. Instead of just saying you want [...]

Shopping Tips for Cyber Monday

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:13 +0000

Today is what is known in the retail world as Cyber Monday, where shoppers flock to the Internet to score deals that aren’t offered in store. Here are a few ways to survive the day with your credit and identity in tact. We are inundated with ads every day, especially at this time of the [...]

How to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:20:10 +0000

Money is tight. Times are hard. Here’s how not to abuse your credit card. A website called ShopAtHome.com says that people are always looking to save a buck or 30 when it comes to their Christmas shopping, and their survey said that there are a number of ways we avoid going broke this season including [...]

Don't Fall Into These Shopping Traps

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:22:22 +0000

If you’re planning on skipping the lines and crowds this holiday season and doing your shopping online, here are a few shopping traps to not fall in to. Don’t Randomly Click If you’re on the hunt for one particular item, don’t allow Google, Yahoo or Bing to find it for you. Go to a secure [...]