What does it take to be ‘green’? Do you have to convert to a vegen-esque, zero-waste lifestyle to wave your green flag? Or do you have to go out and purchase the newest hybrid vehicle, energy efficient appliances, and solar panels for your roof? Or can you be ‘green’ by living your same lifestyle? I believe it’s the latter. Here are 10 simple ways to become ‘green’ without changing the …Read More
Say Adios to Debit Card Rewards Points
With a new federal regulation taking form, banks are axing their debit card reward point systems. That’s right, all those points you’ve racked up over the last couple of years will soon be useless. Many banks have eliminated the programs for new users and will end program for existing customers this spring or summer. The points that you have accumulated may expire when the program ends, so find out the …Read More
Be a Tax Ninja: 7 Sneaky Tax Breaks
The only people who like tax season are CPA’s and the IRS. Those of you who get back a big tax refund shouldn’t be excited about it. (Check out our Facebook page tomorrow to find out why). Most of us at this age do our own taxes, so we miss out on many important tax breaks. Check out this list to see if you need to include any before you …Read More
Talk Money with Your Honey: 7 budgeting tips for newlyweds
You finally tied the knot, took the plunge, sealed the deal…whatever you call it, you have committed to spending the rest of your life with the person who stole your heart. Here is some advice for newly married couples that will make the Huxtable’s jealous.
Spring Break “Staycation”
Spring Break!!! Well for most of us, it’s not too exciting (especially for the kids and teachers in the Northeast that got theirs taken away because of the blizzards). For the rest of us who have lived out our Cancun and Panama City days, there are still cool things to do around town. This list was first intended to give parents ideas of what to do with little Jonathan and …Read More
FreakOrganics
What is Organic? When you think organic think about the first Thanksgiving. All the food the Indians and Pilgrims ate was organic. No pesticides, fertilizers, additives, or hormones were added to the produce or given to the animals.
We all get gas…save money doing it
For those of you that read my last post and went to the mall, you probably noticed a boost in gas prices as you filled up your tank. What’s that about? Many experts are saying it’s due to the shenanigans that are taking place in the Middle East, but only time will tell. In the mean time, here are a few tips to help you save on gas if it …Read More
Let’s go to the mall
Just like Robin Sparkles said, “Let’s go to the mall.” Why? Because right now is the time to go shopping. Not for bikinis and board shorts, but for winter clothes. Say what!?!?! Yeah that’s right, I’m talking about shopping out of season. You can save so much dough, cash, and dolla dolla bills yall by picking up winter’s leftovers. Every store is making room for their spring and summer collections …Read More
Finance is stupid, but you don’t have to be
Sup Peeps? Finance is stupid. We hate everything to do with finance. Paying bills, taxes, credit card debt, budgets, deficits…yadda, yadda. I mean, the only thing fun about money is spending it, and we know how to do that well.