might be tight on money! any tips to save some?

February 17th, 2009
ash asked:


Well my mom just lost her job, and i am worried about the money. She really wants to ensure me that we’re not, but i know we are. Besides the obvious, turning out lights when you leave, what can i do to save money.
websites would be helpful too!

Maurice

Tips to Save Money on Health Insurance

February 15th, 2009
Chris Denorch asked:


 

Buying insurance isn’t like shopping for groceries. Health plans don’t come with one-size-fits-all price tags. Your monthly insurance bill — called a premium — will depend on a variety of factors, including your health.

 

The good news is that there things you can start doing now that will lower your health insurance costs in the long term.

 

Lower Your Premiums With Smart Health Choices

Insurance companies look at a variety of factors when they decide what to charge you for a policy. This includes you medical history, your lifestyle, and sometimes even where you live. But the biggest factor — and the one that you usually have the most control over — is your personal health.

 

Here are a few things you can do to live healthier — and save money on your monthly insurance bill.

 



Eat right. Yes, everyone loves a good cheeseburger with fries. But eating a balanced diet lowers your risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, and even some kinds of cancers. Cut out as much junk food as you can. Eat fruits and vegetables often. And enjoy red meat in moderation.

Exercise. It doesn’t matter if you run, walk, lift weights, or do yoga. Being physically active will improve your well-being and overall health. Many health insurance plans include discounts on health club memberships — so it’s even easier to stay active.

Quit Smoking. Chances are, you fit into one of three categories: you never started, you’ve already quit, or you’re sick of hearing about it. If you’re still smoking, give it up. It isn’t easy, but it can be done. If you can be tobacco-free for 12 months, most insurance policies will cut you a break on premiums.



 

 

Compare Plans With A Pro

It also pays to work with a professional agent to find the right health plan. There are many plans on the market, and not every one will be a good fit for you. Some plans cost more and offer less coverage than others. Choosing the right one can be challenging. But with our expert help, you can make sense of your options and make the right choice.



Rose

What are your money saving tips?

February 10th, 2009
Delulah asked:


I am trying to save money for a holiday or two this year and also to get myself completly and utterly out of debt - I know I need to scrap credit cards from my daily diet but does anyone have any proven tips?

Bernard

Tips on Saving Money for Lunch at Work

February 4th, 2009
Ariana Cherry asked:


With the economy slowing down, as individuals and families, we have to begin finding places to cut back on our spending. While we are hurting at the pump, and paying higher prices for food, many of our salaries aren’t going up with everything else. One of the main places that a lot of money is spent is on food for lunch when we are at work. There are several ways to cut the costs of spending for lunch during the workweek.

One easy way to save money on purchases for lunch is bringing your own lunch. Even if you need to get out of the office, you could always head to the park to eat on nice days, or at any other public facility that allows you to bring food and get out for a while. If you can’t get out of your place of employment, head to the kitchen or cafeteria if you have one instead of staying at your desk. Look for coupons, sales, and food that you can buy in bundles to save money. Also when you are preparing dinner the night before, make a little extra and set it aside so that you can bring it in your lunch for the next day.

Another great way to save money on lunch is to pool your money with your employees. Suggest that you all go in together and buy pizza, a large order of chicken, a tray of sandwiches, or any other foods of your choice. If you all pay for lunch together, there will be smaller portions of money that everyone has to shell out. Also, employees can also go out together to a restaurant to relieve stress, and also lunch can be a great way to bond with your co-workers, and perhaps speak about topics in a less stressful environment as well. While you are spending less money, you are also getting a chance to just let loose for some time.

Continue to read by clicking here to gather more great tips on saving money for lunch at work….



Adrian

can you give me tips on how to save money fast?

January 30th, 2009
vaLerin asked:


i want to save money, but every time i save some, i always have the urge to buy something that i want then afterwards i regret it. pls help.

Alvin

My family is taking a trip to Southern California? Any tips to save money?

January 25th, 2009
jazbrayemma asked:


We’d like to see Disneyland, Univeral Studios, Sea World and Legoland. Also would appreciate any info on hotels that are clean, inexpensive and close the area.

Jamie

Saving Money Tips as a high school Student?

January 2nd, 2009
~Pocari~ asked:


I am a high school student and i always wasting my money in playing Games or Buying Food (till my money is 0.00 Pesos), can you tell me some tips in saving money? Thanks
my parent wont allow me to have bank account

Carol

3 Hot Tips on Saving Money

December 23rd, 2008
Paul Hata asked:


Saving is your best defense against bankruptcy. It insulates you from possible financial loss and gives you the ability to expand your finances and create a money-generating business machine that will help you earn extra.

Your potential to flexing your base income is augmented in ways that is not confined within the walls of basic employment. You can start up your own business, use it for loan purposes and earn interest on them while being used, among others.

But the basics of it all lies in saving by spending less than what you earn and keep something enough for future use and for unforeseen circumstances.

This article provides you with ways on how you can effectively maximize your financial resources and helps you manage your money by developing correct habits and outlook suitable for your goal.

1.Wants and Needs - You buy items because you need them. A need is something you cannot take away from a person for these things are vital to his or her very existence and without them, they are categorically considered poor or deprived.

Food, shelter, clothing and transportation are the primary examples. In a modern world, car and phone gadgets are a necessary part of a busy working individual. However, unless you are receiving more than $10,000 per month, you basically won’t need to have a $40,000 to $50,000 luxury vehicle.

The same is true for your telephone media. Having your own cellular phone is necessary but keeping up with the latest model or buying the all the latest releases are not practical and earns you more points on plunging into a staggering financial downfall.

2.Less Is best - Extravagance is the rule of the kings. While we sometimes need to afford a little affluence in terms of the food we eat, the body pampering devices and accessories, such as clothes and body-relaxing services, we also need to consider that these types of activities should only be reserved for special occasions and for cases when you have some excess left in your household budget.

3.Spend Less; Save More - Spending more than what you earn or produce is a bad habit that most people get used to doing everyday.

Allocate a special percentage of your earnings to go into your savings accounts while spending the rest for your day-to-day expenses.

Unexpected charges, such as the visitation of your relatives or a house party due to a certain celebration will be there to stay so you need not make some leeway budget on them and save them should situation not arise.



Kelly

Grocery Savings Tips - Easy Ways To Save Money On Groceries?

December 22nd, 2008
Sylvan asked:


Your favorite ways (with tips and sites) to save money on groceries and keep the household budget alive.

Leslie

Smart Lighting Tips to Save Money

December 19th, 2008
John Billington asked:


Lighting accounts for a significant portion of a household’s electricity consumption, and therefore has an enormous impact on the amount of money owed to the electricity provider. Saving money on energy does not require drastic changes, but rather entails making several simple changes in your energy consumption habits. By making these simple modifications to your habits regarding home lighting, you can reduce your monthly obligation to the utility company as well as your negative contribution to the environment.

-Turn out the lights. Turning off lights may seem like an obvious step to reducing energy consumed by lighting, but still most people are inconsistent when it comes to turning off lights that are not in use. Getting into the habit of turning off all lights when you leave a room, and especially when you leave home, is an excellent way to start saving money on electricity. Do not forget the details. A closet light left on is just as bad as any other, and what about leaving that row of four lights on in the bathroom? Quadruple wasted energy.

-Modify your home lighting for efficiency. If your home consists of incandescent light bulbs, which are the traditional type, you may want to consider a complete crossover to compact fluorescent bulbs. Buzzing, flickering schoolhouse fluorescent tubes are a thing of the past. Today, compact fluorescent bulbs are available with various colors and wattage levels, making them a versatile and energy efficient option in home lighting. Fluorescent light bulbs use and waste magnitudes less energy than incandescent bulbs. Consider the initial investment worth it when replacing all of the light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs, bearing in mind that fluorescent bulbs last much longer than incandescent bulbs and cost much less in energy consumption.

-Embrace Mother Nature. Daylight provides mass amounts of free lighting, but remains an underutilized resource in most homes. Why not open the curtains during the day and light your home the way nature intended?

-Consider motion sensors. If the prospect of remembering to turn lights on and off all the time makes your head hurt, motion sensor lighting is a practical, energy efficient home lighting option. Motion sensors detect whether someone is present or not, and controls the lights accordingly.

Along with applying these smart lighting tips, using appliances and other electronics in your home wisely can also have a great impact on your energy consumption thus reducing your utility bill.



Sally