Have you ever wished that you acted on an idea to make a new product or capitalize on your idea? I would be a billionaire twenty times over if I had acted on many of my ideas. However, I am not. One such thought which still offers much opportunity is the green revolution our nation is going through. I predicted about ten years ago that we would make a shift from the industrial world we live in to a more nature friendly one.
Obviously, we are making leaps in creating and harnessing new energy sources. However, in terms of the
Something for Nothing
by Jane Wangersky April 27th, 2010 | Money Saving Hints
We all want to find what we’re looking for at the lowest possible price. And sometimes, we’re lucky, and that price is nothing. I’m not just talking about the rare times we happen to see what we want sitting at the curb with a “free” sign on it.
Freecycle (TM) is sort of a virtual curb full of things people in your town want to give away. As freecycle.org says, the Freecycle Network (TM) is “a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free”. There are over 4,000 groups with over seven million
Freecycle (TM) is sort of a virtual curb full of things people in your town want to give away. As freecycle.org says, the Freecycle Network (TM) is “a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free”. There are over 4,000 groups with over seven million
Books For Less
by Anna P. April 20th, 2010 | Budget, Entertainment, Online Shopping Hints
There is nothing better than spending time lounging poolside soaking up the sun…..and reading a good book! Reading is one of life’s greatest joys, and it's also one of those intelligent hobbies you want to share with your children. Books never get old, and a good story is timeless! Stock up with a fresh new set of books to keep you entertained this summer and pick up a few good reads for the little ones. Here are a few bargain book shops worth checking out.
Barnes & Noble
A chain of specialty book shops, you might expect high prices, but
Barnes & Noble
A chain of specialty book shops, you might expect high prices, but
Buy What and When?
by Bea April 15th, 2010 | Budget, Money Saving Hints
On my day by day calendar at work they write a "daily extra." Every once in a while there is a daily extra that tells me what I should be looking out to buy this month. They know what type of things, like cars, typically go on sale and write up a list every month. I then decided to look more into what I should buy and when I should buy it. Here are some interesting ones that I came across.
For instance, when is the best time to buy a pair of shoes? You already may be buying them
For instance, when is the best time to buy a pair of shoes? You already may be buying them
Used Car Warning Signs
by Jane Wangersky April 13th, 2010 | Vehicles
A metro Vancouver family thought they’d found just the used car they’d been looking for, at the reasonable price of $4900. By the time they took it home, though, they’d paid over $1,000 more, and the dealer wasn’t speaking to them. Worse, the car possibly may have major problems.
Looking back, they can see several warning signs:
· Though local regulations say the advertised price should include everything but taxes, the dealer added $900 for documentation and “administration”.
· The documentation fee -- $600 – was excessive in an area where most car dealers charge less than $500.
· He informed them of these fees by
Looking back, they can see several warning signs:
· Though local regulations say the advertised price should include everything but taxes, the dealer added $900 for documentation and “administration”.
· The documentation fee -- $600 – was excessive in an area where most car dealers charge less than $500.
· He informed them of these fees by