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Simply Thrifty

Archive for the ‘Finances’ Category

May 22nd, 2007

Just Think:

If you put away:

$1 a day - you’ll have $365  one year from now
$10 a week -  you’ll have $520 one year from now
$20 a week -  you’ll have $1040 one year from now
$100 a month - you’ll have $1200 one year from now
$500 a month - you’ll have $6,000 one year from now

These amounts […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

May 16th, 2007

Save with Online Bill Pay

Don’t tell me you still pay your bills the old-fashioned way? You must stop this right now! Don’t you know how much you’re using up in postage every year? Did you also know that those who write checks are more inclined to pay bills late, which means late fees? Not only that, but when you […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2007

Saving Advice: Another Great Resource

SavingAdvice.com offers great financial advice. In addition to the latest budgeting and savings news, you’ll find plenty of informative articles, tips and even personal finance blogs. This is a site worth bookmarking!
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By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2007

A Penny Saved: How to Save Money with Little Money to Save

 
A common mistake many people make when trying to save money is to wait until they have enough cash to make a bank deposit. They feel it’s inconvenient to make a trip to the bank with under fifty or even one hundred dollars. The problem with this is that any extra money is temptation. Any […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2007

Summer Vacation Money Saving Tips

With a summer-proof house, you would certainly want a good vacation!
Summer vacation rates are often high, but if you look hard enough, you can find vacation deals.
Check out these other vacation money saving tips posts:
 

Tips on How to Save Money on Vacays
Save Money Going to Italy
Save Money on Vacation Rentals

All you need to know is […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2007

Party Planning Money Saving Tips (Potluck and DIY)

Potluck option
If the party is a gathering of closely-knit relatives or longtime friends who are as good as family, they may be game for potluck or pooling together of food to be able to complete the celebration. Potluck is a good way to be able to have ample variations of food viands at minimal cost. […]

By Noel -- 2 comments

February 28th, 2007

Budgeted Summer: How to Save Money While The Sun Shines

Summer is a time for vacations and fun, of beaches glistening with sand and surf, or days spent basking in the sun and getting a tan. From childhood all the way to the twilight years, summer is something to be looked forward to. Summer, however, is also a time to dread if you wish to […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

February 27th, 2007

Party Planning Money Saving Tips (Improvise and Be Venue Savvy)

Here are more tips for the Party Planning Money Saving Tips Series.
Improvise with Style and Consistency
This is the very first step to be able to survive a major event without causing major holes on your budget. Improvise what you can but make sure that it all falls within the bounds of a good theme. The […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2007

How to Save Money on Wedding Preparation Rentals

Here are some tips on you can make your wedding not make you break the bank.
If you know a friend who owns any property that will do for a wedding venue, rent from your friend instead and you’re sure to enjoy lower rates than from anyone else.
Make a list of all the equipment you need […]

By Noel -- 3 comments

February 26th, 2007

Party Planning Money Saving Tips (KISS)

Organizing a party need not be too taxing or heavy on your wallet. Whether it is a wedding, birthday, reunion or graduation, you will find that organizing parties can actually still be fun without having to cost too much.
It is all a matter of strategy among many other things. Here are a few tips you […]

By Noel -- 1 comment