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Entries from April 2008

SNL Skit: Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

April 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I thought I’d share this Saturday Night Live skit simply entitled: Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford.  Enjoy!
 

A host played by Chris Parnell tries to explain the concept of not buying stuff you cannot afford to a couple played by funnyman Steve Martin and Amy Poehler.
If you’re at work or somewhere where you can’t view […]

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Tags: Media · Money Management/Budgeting

Earth Day: Top 10 Green Money Saving Tips

April 22nd, 2008 · 8 Comments

Today is Earth Day and in its honor, I put together a list of 10 green money-saving tips that you can implement around your home:
1. Be a minimalist – Less is more. Energy is consumed producing each item or service you consume. The less you buy, the more energy and money you save.
2. Compact fluorescent […]

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Tags: Environmental · Saving

Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment

April 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Tax season is once again upon us and the April 15th deadline is closing in fast. This year, taxes should be a bit special for most American households because of the Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President Bush on February 13, 2008. Yes, 130 million households are entitled to tax rebates […]

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Tags: Taxes

The Best Time to Buy

April 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Just as certain fruits are best buys when in season, the best deals on many goods and services can be had at certain times.  And with budgets being constrained by skyrocketing gas prices and rising inflation, it might be worth a look at the following article:
The best time to buy — anything - MSN Money

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Tags: Saving