Staycationing, or staying at home for your vacation, is increasing in popularity as a way to save money. The challenge of turning your house and the area where you live into a vacation destination is pretty fun, and it will make you see your place of residence in a whole new light. Here are five ways to get away from the stress of everyday life without going anywhere.Continue Reading
ArchivesJune, 2011
29JunWhere Are the Biggest July 4th Fireworks Shows This Year?
The demand for fireworks is exploding. The US fireworks industry has more than doubled its annual revenue in the past 13 years. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, fireworks revenue hit $425 million in 1998 and in 2010 it skyrocketed to $952 million. See some of those patriotic pyrotechnics at one of the biggest 4th Continue Reading
28JunStingy Scoundrel Phil Villarreal Spills His Secrets to UC
It's probably not too often that picketers show up to protest a personal finance book signing, but when Phil Villarreal saw them outside the book store where he was signing copies of Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel he was elated. The reason people may find this book of personal finance tips offensive is because Phil Continue Reading
27JunCelebrating Independence Day - Infographic
With the 4th of July just around the corner, we wanted to show our excitement for the national holiday with another awesome holiday infographic! Have you ever wanted to know why horses hated the 4th of July years ago? Did you know there's a U.S. state that forbids misdemeanor arrests on the 4th? How many Americans have no idea Continue Reading
24JunCan't Do Overpriced Orlando This Year? Think Again with These Money Saving Tips
If you’re one of the millions heading south this summer to the Sunshine State, check out these great tips for saving money on your trip to Orlando.Continue Reading
23JunSave Your Skin! 7 Sunscreen Myths Debunked
The FDA recently imposed new labeling guidelines for sunscreens, but manufacturers won’t be required to use them until next summer. Ensure skin safety now with our skin protection tips!Continue Reading
22JunCredit Cards by the Numbers [Infographic]
Discussing Credit Card debt is highly taboo. A recent poll by CreditCards.com revealed that 8 out of 10 Americans are unlikely to talk openly about their level of credit card debt with someone they just met. People would be more willing to discus their religious views, politics, age, weight and even health problems than their outstanding credit card balance. Continue Reading
21JunPaying Too Much for Cable & Internet? Compare Options and Save
In the past 15 years or so, most of us have switched from dial-up Internet to faster cable broadband Internet access. More people have cable or satellite than ever before. With these changes, the providers have scrambled to keep customers and maintain networks as consumer demand increased. Even with 400 channels at our fingertips and Continue Reading
20JunSmart Savings: Good Deals for Good Grades
Summer has arrived for kids across the country. If your little one earned great grades this school year you’re probably looking for ways to reward his/her hard work and dedication in the classroom. Turns out there are plenty of businesses, restaurants and retailers providing incentives for students who get good gradeContinue Reading
16JunFor Father's Day, Skip the Boring Tie and Plan an Adventure
While Daddy might wish to spend his entire Father’s Day napping in his hammock or watching sports on TV with a beer and pretzels near at hand, it’s a good bet that the kids have other plans. Usually these plans involve pestering Dad to get out of his La-Z-Boy or hammock, or asking when the Continue Reading
14JunEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Father's Day - Infographic
With Father's Day right around the corner, what better way to celebrate all the great Dads out there than with another awesome holiday infographic about the history of Father's Day and our spending habits on dear ole Dad. Ever wonder how many Dads are out there in then nation? How many times does the Continue Reading