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Women Spend Over $300 on Vacation Before They Go on Vacation

Jackie — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:09:12 +0000

This might prove that women are a little crazy or we are just really good at planning ahead. My husband never understands why I need to go shopping before we go on vacation and while we are on vacation. According to a new survey from Daily Mail, the average woman spends about $380 on new clothes to take on a trip.

Why Do Love Yard Sales?

Jackie — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:06:05 +0000

If you haven’t shopped at a yard sale before, you are missing out! As a throw away society I love to see people buying used items. It is true that one man’s junk is another mans treasure. That being said what is your favorite part of yard sales? I love getting a deal but I [...]

Prom Will Cost You $1,139 – So Who Pays For It?

Brad Weiser — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:03 +0000

I’m not sure what these kids are doing at prom but according to this figures this year, it’ll cost an average of $1,139 per kid to go to prom. That includes the tickets, a dress or tux, a fancy dinner, and a limo. That’s a 5% increase over last year, which makes it two [...]

Do Men Or Women Have Better Negotiating Skills? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:58:38 +0000

I like it that my husband wants to go with me when we make big purchases unless he tells me that he is going with me so I don't get ripped off. I will admit that if we are shopping for a car I will get ripped off every time but if we are shopping for anything else my husband never even tries to negotiate

Tip Money [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:29:45 +0000

Sometimes tips are included on your ticket when you dine out and sometimes it isn't. I don't always look at the entire ticket when I pay at a restaurant. I look at the total and pay the bill. A few night s ago my family and I went to dinner. I paid the bill and they left the tip. When I got in my car I realized that gratitude was included on the bill.

Is It Possible To Save 70% At The Grocery Store Just By Couponing?

Jackie — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:48:19 +0000

I have several friends that are trying really hard to become extreme couponers and I keep telling them that I think the show is staged or that coupons will take over your life if you figure out how to make money at the grocery store. Although, it is very possible that I am just unwilling [...]

Geminis Are Most Likely to Wind Up Rich

Jackie — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:24:05 +0000

If you struggle to pay some of your bills it could be because you were born in the wrong month.

According to Daily Mail researchers examined the zodiac signs of the 1,000 richest people in England, including PAUL MCCARTNEY and basically no one else you've heard of.

Do You Know How Much You Spend on Snacks?

Jackie — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:12:16 +0000

If you work an 8 hour shift it is not unusual to stop by the gas station for a soda and snack or go out to lunch with com-workers during the day. Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you are spending just in food and snacks during the work week? According [...]

Saving Money on Groceries

Jackie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:18:28 +0000

We all know the golden rules of grocery shopping…don’t go hungry and don’t take a hungry husband. Apparently there is one BIG rule that we are all missing. If you want to spend less money, don’t walk by the oranges. According to a new study from Yahoo!, you spend more money when you smell oranges [...]

Would You Shop Somewhere That Charged a Credit or Debit Card Fee?

Jackie — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

I like to think we are all on a tight budget, maybe it is just me. Depending on what store I go to I actually add up all of the items I am putting in my cart or shopping bag before I check out. This is my way of controlling my over spending habit. If [...]

Does Your Spouse Break This Rule?

Jackie — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:35:17 +0000

Spending money during the holidays is something all couples discuss. The discussion often ends up resulting in not buying gifts for each other and spending the “holiday budget” on the kids. This always sounds like a good idea, until SOME BREAKS THE RULE. After you discuss it who breaks the rule? The husband…or, the wife? [...]

What is Your 2013 New Years Resolution? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:34:14 +0000

2012 is basically DONE, so it’s time to focus on 2013. I try not to make any New Years Resolution until the 30th of December, but I would be liei8ng if I said I hadn’t started to think about what I need to accomplish in 2013. Here are people’s financial resolutions and plans for next [...]

What Christmas Gift Cards Do You Want? McDonalds?

Jackie — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:19:21 +0000

I love gift cards. It's no secret that certain gift cards are better than others. PR Newswire gathered some information from a gift-card exchange site called GiftCardRescue.com. People were asked what cards they wanted most as holiday gifts. And according to their survey, McDonald's came in THIRD. Here are the 10 most-popular gift cards for this holiday season:

1.) Walmart.

2.) Target.

3.) McDonald's.

How to Get the Best Deals From the Retailers' Price-Matching Wars — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:15 +0000

Retailers are competing hard to get inside your wallet this holiday season, and as a result, there are big savings to be found in checkout lines all across the country. We know a few ways you can take advantage of this. Most major retailers have taken the gloves off and are now in a full-blown, [...]

WHERE ARE THE CHEAPEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES IN THE US?

Jackie — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:42:24 +0000

Coldwell Banker reports that the city with the most expensive average listing price was Los Altos, Calif., according to real estate firm Coldwell Banker, which released its annual home listing report Wednesday. In Los Altos, about 40 miles south of San Francisco, the average listing price of a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is $1,706,688

Winning Powerball Tickets Were Sold In Arizona and Missouri

Jackie — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:30:11 +0000

So you didn’t win the Powerball last night. If you did, you’d be on a private jet to Bora Bora right now . . . not sitting in traffic, listening to us, and debating whether to stop at Burger King for a Croissan’wich. According to CNNMoney / Powerball the winning tickets for the record $580 [...]

TIPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Jackie — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:07:13 +0000

Deciding who to tip and how much to tip them can be overwhelming at this time of the year. But nobody wants to be the person that doesn't leave a good tip.

According to Oprah.com, here's a list of who to tip from the 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette':

If You Are On The "Nice List", You Could Win $150 In Idaho Lottery Scratch Off Tickets

Jackie — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:10:51 +0000

Do you wanna win $150 in Idaho Lottery Scratch off tickets, TODAY? If you want to be one our 20 qualifiers just comment on our Facebook page. The first 20 people that comment will be qualified for a chance to win. They will also be put on the, “nice list”! After you qualify you will [...]

$300K in Gold Dust Found in Sacramento Home

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:04 +0000

If you live in Sacramento, it’s time to start tearing out the walls: these homeowners stumbled over roughly $300,000 in gold dust during a heater installation. Back in September, two HVAC installers from the company Clark & Rush found twelve baby food jars filled to the top with gold dust. In a moment which must [...]

Here Are Five Ways We Save Money on Holiday Shopping

Jackie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:59:47 +0000

According to a survey from PR Newswire by ShopAtHome.com, people are looking for ways to save money on their holiday shopping this year. Here are five of the most popular ways to cut expenses: