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Saying No to the Door-to-door salesman

I once had a friend who spent a summer selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. And he hated it with a passion. As such, I have a soft spot for the folks who are willing to do a probably-crappy, really out-of-date job. S…
Saving on School Supplies

Just like a lot of people out there, I'm gearing up to head back to school. And it's time for my favorite part- buying school supplies! Ever since I was little, I have always loved buys school supplies- pen, paper, h…
Favorite Recipes On The Cheap...

Settling into my new apartment on campus, I'm starting to stock the kitchen and it's got me thinking about budget meals. There's always ramen (which I just bought in bulk!), but a girl needs some variety, even if she doe…
Saving Money on Meals on Your Next Vacation

Saving money on meals at home is already hard enough. With prices on local goods increasing, its difficult to imagine what to expect in another city. Since I'm in New York everyday, I know what to expect on the price…
7 Ways to Save When Traveling

The travel industry is complex and full of insider secrets. Never before has it been faced with the challenges of today. With the endless increase in fuel prices and the constant threat of terrorism the travel industr…
Do You Invest?

For a long time, investing seemed like something only people with money did. My only model was my family, who tended to live paycheck to paycheck, so there just wasn't the spare money to invest. When the market was h…
What Kind of Saver are You?

You would think that there are just two types of savers out there: those that do, and those that don't. But talking to my friend recently I realized that isn't quite the case. There are some people who save with a par…
Is Someone Else's Trash Your Treasure?

In NYC, it's a common practice to leave unwanted items on the sidewalk for someone, anyone, to come pick up-from furniture to electronics. It's like a modified version of putting old furniture on the side of road…
Does Guilt Play Play a Role in Your Finances?

If you ask my boyfriend, he'll tell you I can lay down a mean guilt trip when I feel like it (thankfully, I've learned to be responsible with that particular "power"). Unfortunately, I find myself experiencing quite…
Back-To-School: Buying Books

Image Source As the summer winds down, the back-to-school season creeps up on us. In preparation, this will be the first in a series of posts focusing on various aspects of the back-to-school experience. If you have an…