Posts tagged: finance
10 Ways to Save Money by Going Green.
By ChrisjobIt's hip, it's good for the environment, and even corporations like WalMart and Pepsi are getting into it...and, it can save you money. Inhabitots points out ten ways that living more eco-friendly can use less of the earth AND your resources.
1. PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN.
2. HOST A BLACKOUT!
3. HOST A TOY EXCHANGE.
4. MAKE YOUR OWN ART SUPPLIES.
5. CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
6. ORGANIZE A MAGAZINE COOP
7. USE CLOTH NAPKINS
8. GO THRIFT » READ MORE
Homemade Household Recipes to Keep Money in Your Pocket During a Recession.
By ChrisjobClamping down on spending during tough economic times often means letting go of some extras, particularly some pleasant, but technically unnecessary, personal care products. So Gomestic offers this solution: don't buy them at all. Make 'em.
With recipes from DIY facial astringent to playdough and houseplant fertilizer, you can continue to have the things that make your life a little more beautiful.
- Facial Astringent
- Facial Scrub
- Laundry S » READ MORE
How To Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh With Proper Storage
By Chrisjob
So...apparently its not as simple as putting things you want to be crisp in the 'crisper'...no wonder my SoySnaps keep getting soggy.
Buying fresh produce is essential to not only a healthful, but tasty, lifestyle. But unlike their frozen, or (blech!) canned varieties, fresh fruits and vegetables can become spoiled if not used quickly enough. Divine Caroline offers this handy chart and other storage tips to protect your investment and the flav » READ MORE
10 Things You Can Like About $4 Gas.
By Chrisjob
Oh, Time magazine...always the optimist. Gas prices are changing the way we live. Here's ten reasons why you should care. Via.
What You Should (and Shouldn't) Buy Organic.
By ChrisjobOrganic foods and produce are healthier for consumers and the environment, but they can be expensive and acrue large transportation costs. Greenopolis has collected a list of those things that are worth buying organic, and those that its best just to try to buy locally when possible.
No Need:
- Avocado
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Papaya
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Onions
Yes, Indeed:
- Fruits: Peaches, Apples, Nectarines, Strawberr » READ MORE
Ten Healthy Foods for Under a Dollar.
By ChrisjobIt's easy to justify junk food habits with a "it's way cheaper." Not anymore, potato chip monster. Web MD has assembled ten healthful foods available to you for under one US dollar. Lotsa fruit, lotsa grains, lotsa flavor.
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2. Bananas
3. Baby Carrots (in bags)
4. Canned Beans
5. Canned Tomatoes
6. Oranges (extra large navel oranges)
7. Pears
8. Lentils (dry)
9. Pearl Barley (dry)
10. Yogurt (plain, lowfat, or fat-free)
25 Money-Saving Kitchen Tips.
By ChrisjobThe Urban Vegan offers some excellent ideas to save money and prevent food waste. The tips are intended for vegans, so that means that they can apply to everyone...unless you manage to survive on nothing but meat.
1. Bake your own bread.
2. Freeze your assets.
3. Cook beans from scratch and freeze them in ziplock bags.
4. Consider the long-term financial implications of organic.
5. Make your own faux meats.
6. Pack your own lunch.
7. Don't buy » READ MORE
Ten Ways to Save Money on Home Improvement Projects.
By ChrisjobSometimes, doing it yourself is the best option, and others, it's best left to the contractors. These ten tips can help you set your priorities, save money, and ulitmately, get the job done.
1) Set your priorities. 
2) Rethink the scale of your improvements.
3) Stretch the future value of your dollars by choosing improvements that offer a strong return on your investment,
4) Avoid costly construction. If possible, don't move bearing walls, alter » READ MORE
Nine Things to Buy For The Billionaire on Your Christmas List.
By ChrisjobIt seems that this list would better titled, "Nine Things for a Billionaire to Buy For You, If You Happen to Be on a Billionaire's Christmas List"... Still, an interesting look at the excess of the holidays.
1. A ride around town: Bugatti Veyron $2 MM
2.Something for that empty wall: Modern Art $8 MM+
3. A bath toy: A Super Yacht up to $200 MM - $300 MM
4. Some beach gear: A Submarine $80 MM
5. A weekend getaway: A private island $10 MM - $100 » READ MORE
Easy, Green Ways to Save Gas This Thanksgiving.
By Chrisjob "Fueling the family car this Thanksgiving holiday promises to be costlier than ever before. Making matters worse, it comes at a time when much of the economy is beset with uncertainty. With millions of people headed for Grandma's...or to the mall on shopping errands...gas mileage and gas dollars (not to mention carbon emissions) can add up fast.This makes Thanksgiving an ideal time to try out a few perfectly painless green tricks to help save so » READ MORE
When Saving for Your First Home, "Every Penny Counts."
By ChrisjobHave a looksee at this article from Sunday's New York Times. (Yes, I did complete the crossword puzzle.)
Unfortunately, the article concludes, there's no magic involved. Spend less, and save more, and when you want to make a purchase, continually remind yourself, "I want a home."
25 Cheap Ways to Keep Your House Cooler.
By Chrisjob
20 New Tips For Garage Sale Success
By ChrisjobFirst, read this post from my good friend, BadBadIvy.
Then, check out A Yard Sale Checklist from finance blog GetRichSlowly.com. Last season, they suggested ten tips for yard sale prowess, such as:
A group sale is better then selling alone. More stuff draws more traffic.
Do not bad-mouth your items
Be willing to bargain, but be less flexible at the start.
This year, author J.D., fresh from a neighborhood garage sale weekend, » READ MORE
Buy Properties Up To 90% Off Market Value
By sofkinsBuy Properties Up To 90% Off Market Value
If you want to buy your own home, there's no doubt that it can be expensive. But there are ways to buy yourself a property at well below market cost. How? By buying a seized property.
Every year, thousands of homes end up in foreclosure. Usually this happens because the owner has failed to make their mortgage payments to the lender. So the l » READ MORE
