It is pretty much a given in our society that many families have at least two cars. My husband and I were considered a bit odd in our neighborhood, since for seven years we shared a car. (We finally bought a second car earlier this year.) However, things are changing now. Some people are beginning to see that they really can get by with only one car if their budgets demand it. I received the information about this rising trend from LeaseTrader.com, a company that specializes in helping people get rid of their leases early:
“We’re finding more and more families …read more

Many people travel for the holidays. If you plan to do any travel for Thanksgiving or in December, now is the time to book your travel. While you are unlikely to score a really great deal for Thanksgiving (this is the most popular time of the year to travel, so the airlines are pretty unforgiving), you can still find reasonable fares for December. Just try to stay out of the immediate vicinity of Christmas and New Year’s.
Some things to remember when trying to get the best holiday airfares include the following:

Travel mid-week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are usually your best …read more

Buying software has become a necessity for many of us. From the need to buy protective software for while you are surfing the internet to software to help your personal finances, there are some expensive programs out there. However, there are some free software programs that work very well — at saving you money while doing what you need them to do. Here are some ideas for saving money on software:
Word processing and other office functions
The days when you need to shell out around $150 for Microsoft Office are past. If you want to save money on word processing, spreadsheets …read more

Marketing can get expensive quickly. That is especially true if your marketing campaign is running on more than one medium. However, there are definitely ways to save money. Here are five marketing money saving tips:
1. Utilize Social Media
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other similar social media websites are free to use. You can create a quality Twitter marketing campaign or a Facebook marketing campaign with ease and without spending an arm and a leg.
2. Narrow the Focus
Billions of marketing dollars are wasted each year by companies trying to market to consumers who are simply uninterested. To avoid that happening to you, …read more

After the kids leave the home and retirement looms, many people move to a smaller home to save money. But one often overlooked aspect is the move itself. Here are a few ways to save money when moving.
Don’t be afraid to throw it away
When moving, the tendency is to transport all your junk from your current place to your new place. Instead, throw away as much as possible. That way, you can save a lot of money on moving.
Plan a garage sale
For things you are too valuable to throw away but not valuable enough to move, sell it at a …read more

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Whether your are saving for retirement or whether you are on a fixed income and are looking to trim your budget, one of the areas you can really make a difference is on your home utility bills. Here are ten easy ways to save on your utility bills:
Turn it off
When you aren’t using something, such as a television or a computer, turn it off.
Insulate
Insulation can save thousands of dollars of year. Hire a pro to take a look.
Fix leaks
Even if a leak looks minor, each drop is a certain amount of money going away.
Home phone
Check on home phone alternatives. You’d …read more

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