Family Finance

This is a great survey company! I usually receive several survey invitations from them every week and qualify for most. Each survey is worth points. When you accumulate a certain number of points, you can choose

You're going to think I'm nuts for sharing this, but try it.  I used to work in a factory that was air conditioned except for one room.  That room got hot.  A friend who worked in there smelled

The holidays are here, and in addition to the stress of getting everything else done, I'm always confused about who to tip or gift.  Garbage Men?  Teachers?  Hairdressers?  Lawn Crews? 

I've been a member of this website for a few months, and they really do pay. I receive survey invitations few times a week from them. Of course, I don't qualify for all of them, but a lot of them I do end

If you would like to get your children thinking about giving to others, try a Markmakers gift card.  Markmakers allows children to "spend" their finds on needs/causes such as vaccines, medicine

Wondering what charities are financially sound? Check out Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator analyzes 5,000 of America's best known charities to assess their financial health. In addition to the Charity

Do you have a stack of unwanted gift cards from birthdays and holidays?  Or would you like a Gap gift card at a discount?  Try out one of the gift card selling websites - CardAvenue.com, SwapaGift.com

I hate going to the stores - they are crowded, the kids hate it, the traffic is horrible and right now, it's freezing out! So I've been trying to do a lot of my shopping online. Not only have I found better

Does your child love Polly Pocket?  This coupon is for up to $5 off which means free toys.  Toys R Us, Walmart, K-Mart, CVS, and many other stores have Polly Pocket toys for under $5.  We have used

I read this tip in my money-savers email newsletter and thought you'd like it (don't worry- I have permission to reprint it): Make It Lean I like very lean ground beef, but higher fat ground beef

If your family likes to ski but you're not excited about how much all the lift tickets cost, check out Liftopia. Liftopia sells discount lift tickets at ski resorts across the country. You need to purchase

This cute article provides about 20 tips on how to save money from a book the writer found in her grandma's attic. The book was from 1948, and her grandma paid a whopping fifty cents for it. Some ideas are old

Is there a forthcoming book that you can't wait to read? Ready to drive to the bookstore the day it comes out? Well, sit back and relax. Did you know that you can pre-order books on Amazon and save an extra

Worried that gifts you have already purchased will go on sale? Register your purchases for free with Price Protectr and get notified if the price falls. Many stores will refund the difference - Price Protectr

I do a lot of online banking and personally found these rules to be very helpful. I wanted to share them with you. Online banking can be very convenient, yet risky at the same time. It is important to know how to

Give Cars to Kids is an organization that arranges and organizes charitable donations to programs. What a great way to donate a car you do not need, as well as get a tax deduction! Give Cars to Kids relies on auto

If you are looking for on-line discounts, promotions and codes - check out this site. It allows you to search your favorite stores to view their latest on-line coupon codes and promotions and since

Go to keepcash.com and follow the link to blackfriday.info and get all the same black friday deals as the people at the malls and stores.  Shop online... no parking hassles, no lines, get it done now and move

Michelle Slatalla has a great column in the New York Times and this article (A MapQuest for Our Money) covers some great personal finance websites that you can use to track your family's spending. Websites

Most families at this point have a stock brokerage account. There are two types, full service and discount brokerage. A lot of families used to have old line full service brokers like Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns

Great website that features most if not all major retailers and their most recent black friday ad updates.  Site also contains links to coupons, instant rebates and other offers.  Shop the ads now and

If you have a Visa card, check out this website. It gathers discount codes you can use to buy anything from clothing to travel just for using your Visa Card. Discounts vary from % off to $$ off to free shipping

This is the second year that I have purchased the book. I absolutely love it! There is tons and tons of coupons on everday things in your local area, such as oil change, eating out, dry cleaning, you name it. The

How would you like to get paid for your opinions? Do you enjoy having extra money in your pocket? Surveysavvy.com is your answer. I have been a member for over a year now, and have always received checks from them

It's a total free-for-all at this family-friendly coupon site. FreeFusion is the next best thing since fusion cuisine! A boatload of free coupons, offers and samples are up for grabs for you and your family

I saw this on the Today Show this morning. A financial planner gives advice on where and how to borrow money, now that interest rates are so high. The first thing to do is determine if there is any way to avoid

Thinking about going back to work after some time off? Or are you thinking about opting out for a while and are not sure if there's anything you should do in preparation? Check out these resources for folks

One good way to teach kids about money is to take them to the store with you.  Figure out how much you are going to allow them to spend and give them that much.  Five dollars is usually good.  Let

This article in CNNMoney.com says a person's willingness to apologize, whether or not they are completely at fault, is a perfect predictor of salary.  But this could be misleading. Is it because it's

Budgeting for gas has once again become a concern for family travelers in the US. As gas prices begin to rise again, here is another website to search for the cheapest gas in your neighborhood or state. Check out  

Pay less than retail at Lowes and Sears. This article (short and easy to read) tells you how. It says 94% of people who tried to haggle for a better price received one. Who knew? You can find 5 easy steps to follow

Especially during holiday shopping season, be ready and protect yourself from consumer fraud, identity theft and online scams. Such activities occur when a company or person specifically fools customers into buying

This website from the MA DOER has some great winter heating tips that will save you money. Tips include: Oil Heat Contract Tips Oil Heat Maintenance & Energy Conservation Tips Tips for Insulating your

Explore the tax deductions you are entitled to at the IRS website. For instance, did you know that you can claim your elderly parent as a dependent? Your parent must have an income below a certain level, as determined

Want to get the best price on your next purchase? Make all your product comparisons at Pricegrabber.com. Many consumers are relying on this website to save them time and money. So, forego shopping around from store

This site compares recent heating oil prices for you.  The prices are a few days old in most cases, but you can get a sense of what places might have the cheapest oil before you call.  The only drawback

Here's a great barter community that I came across while surfing the web: www.kizoodle.com. Do you have a lot of kid's clothing, toys, or miscellanous items that are no longer useful to you? Trade them for

I used this site to convert my unused frequent flyer miles into points. Then I simply transferred the points to get gift cards for shopping at my favorite stores. Another great way to convert points into gift certificates

This article gives a new use for incense and some clever ideas to stop heat loss from your home. They are saying oil heat costs are going to skyrocket this year, so every bit helps.

Bankrate's 2007 car review lets you know whether that cute, inexpensive car is going to cost too much in the long run, due to expensive repairs.

This article describes 7 ways to save money at work, and is specifically geared to a professional woman. Some are obvious but it's good to be reminded, and some are unique.

In my house, free toys are good! If you are signed up for Toys R Us' email alerts, you will get free toy coupons. I've gotten two so far and they are not bad - free Play Doh, Crayons, Littlest Pet Shop

If you tend to buy the same things at the grocery store every week [or you keep buying the same saved list in Peapod], and you know there are coupons out there you can use, try out Coupon Mom's coupon email

Fatwallet.com is a great website! They have just about everything from contests to coupons. If you like deals and coupons that save you money this is definetly a website that you should check out.

Great ideas on how to cut your life insurance costs and tips on different types.  Really a worthwhile article.  Has links to life insurance calculators too.

I recently discovered an online coupon site called Dealmac.com.  I shop online quite a bit, so I am an online coupon hound.  And I have to say that I've really found this site to be

Here are 8 tips from The Dollar Stretcher magazine: 1.Keep receipts, and note debits in your checking register.2.Check your account balance frequently either online or through the bank to avoid overdraft.3.Beware

PreschoolRock.com is currently offering a free coloring book titled Rock through the Alphabet. Visit www.PreschoolRock.com to get your copy.

PreschoolRock.com is offering free Halloween costumes to families in need. Simply use the email address next to the costume you'd like to have. Also, if you'd like to help families in need, you can donate

OrangeKids is a website from ING geared towards children in grades 4-8.  This site makes learning about money, saving, spending, and investing fun with a lot of interactivity, some hands-on problem solving