Since when did it become a thing that you need to take out a bank loan in order to buy razor blades? Well ... maybe not that extreme. But pretty darn close! True story: The last time I bought a bulk pack of razor blades at Sams Club, I had to go to the section where they lock up things with a chain-link fence (where they also sell the cigarettes) and ask for them. On top of that, they were ridiculously expensive - even by bulk packaging prices. And so I decided: That's it! People have … [Read more...] about How To Get An Incredible Shave for Less – 11 Must-Know Tips
26 Good Habits That Will Save You More Money on HealthCare
One of the single biggest expenses we all face, especially as we tend to get older, is on the increasing costs of healthcare. Trips to the doctor, deductibles, prescriptions, and (the worst) whether or not your insurance is going to cover it! It can all add up very quickly. Fortunately one of the best ways to combat your healthcare costs is to simply "be" more healthy. And this is something that you can start doing right now that you can turn into a habit. Being healthy not only does … [Read more...] about 26 Good Habits That Will Save You More Money on HealthCare
7 Great Strategies for Saving Money on Vacation Packages
Anyone can book a flight or hotel. But if you know how to save money on vacation packages, you're going to spend FAR less than you can ever imagine! Believe me - my family and I love to travel! But over the years I've notice that you can really spend an arm and a leg if you're not careful! Some trips for a family of 4 can retail as much as $10,000. That's ridiculous! Instead, why not do a little work up front and save a few bucks (or if you're really good at travel hacking, you can … [Read more...] about 7 Great Strategies for Saving Money on Vacation Packages
15 Simple Tips for Spending Less on Fast Food
Ahh, fast food. You taste you good! But you're SO bad. Bad for both my health and my wallet. Seriously! Have you seen the price of some combo-meals? For our family of four, we can spend more at a Subway sometimes than we can for a nice sit-down meal, complete with a tip! That's crazy. While fast food can be useful when you've got about 30 seconds to find something to eat before your next kid's soccer game, here are 15 tips that will help you to spend less on fast … [Read more...] about 15 Simple Tips for Spending Less on Fast Food
21 Ways to Save and Invest Better for Retirement
When it comes to the act of retirement planning, believe it or not this is one place where you can actually "save even more money" while "saving money"! (Yes, you read that correctly.) What am I talking about? The IRS likes it when we take it upon ourselves to save money for retirement. As a result, they give you a lot of advantages that you wouldn't normally get with other savings goals. In addition to saving for retirement, these advantages can also be useful in making the right … [Read more...] about 21 Ways to Save and Invest Better for Retirement
How to Save Money at Amusement Parks – 21 Great Tricks!
Who doesn’t love a good day at the amusement park! The rides, games, food, … excitement! There are a lot of reasons why nearly 375 million of us go them every year! But what’s NOT fun – the prices! Nearly every part of the amusement park experience has been designed to separate you from your money. Everything from the tickets themselves to where you’ll park, eat, and even sleep. Having taken my family to a number of places now over the years, I've learned a few things to do (and … [Read more...] about How to Save Money at Amusement Parks – 21 Great Tricks!
