Category: Money Saving
The analysis published under this category are as follows.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
UK Christmas and Boxing Day Holiday Sales, Shop to Beat the VAT Hike / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nadeem_Walayat
SALES - 27th DEC 2010 UPDATE - The worst weather for decades coupled with economic austerity and the January 4th VAT hike from 17.5% to 20%, set the scene for shoppers to enjoy deep discounts in the annual sales with many distressed retailers making deep discounts of at least 50% and as much as 75%.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Four Ways to Make Your Money Work Harder / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nilus_Mattive
After a great Labor Day weekend, a lot of Americans are now back at their desks, hard at work … and I’m no exception.
But while you might rather be back at the beach or the family barbecue, the good news is there are things you can do to make sure your hard-earned money is working hard for you in return.
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Holiday Makers Don’t Get be Caught Out by Overseas Bank Charges / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: MoneyFacts
In the next few months many people will be planning to take their summer holiday, with many heading to South Africa for the World Cup.
While arranging your spending money may be not be the highlight of any holiday, a small amount of time and effort could see you making significant cost savings.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Asda Price Guarantee (Sheffield Handsworth Prices) a Publicity Stunt ? / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nadeem_Walayat
With much fanfare and publicity, the Asda supermarket chain recently announced its online Price Guarantee Check service in an attempt at halting the drain of customers to its main rivals, the tool enables customers to enter every receipt online to be checked against prices derived from on Independant online price checking site, where customers receive a voucher for the difference if an alternative supermarket is cheaper. Sounds good until one starts applying it in practice and could find that virtually every receipt virtually always ends up being cheaper at Asda than at its rivals (as per my experience of 8 receipts).
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Hybrid Car Purchases, Economics and Investment Capital Growth Implications / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Richard_Shaw
For the young person just starting out on a periodic savings and investment program with many years of compounding ahead, several thousand additional dollars put into their savings over the holding period of each car they own creates a significant capital value over a lifetime. The conventional versus hybrid car purchase choice can provide that extra investment capital.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
UK Boxing Day and Christmas Holiday Sales List, Shop for Recession Bargains / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nadeem_Walayat
The deepest recession since the great depression gives shoppers an opportunity to buy on deep discounting before the January 1st VAT increase to 17.5% from 15%. Distressed high street stores have already started cutting prices before Christmas with discounts typically of 50%.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Last Minute Christmas and New Years Shopping Tips / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Amber_Dakar
The National Retail Federation projects U.S. consumers will spend an average of $682.74 on holiday shopping this year — a 3.2 percent drop from last year. So retailers have been pulling out all the stops to capture as many of those scarce consumer dollars as possible.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Exceptional Business Service Awards – Pay It Forward / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Steve_Selengut
Maybe it’s the holiday season, or maybe it's just the rare sense of appreciation I felt when I noticed the missing number on the monthly invoice. An epiphany even! This company actually wanted, appreciated, and knew how to retain my business.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tis the Season To Be Thrifty / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Gary_North
People who value money more than time get involved in Black Friday sales. I don't, because I value time more than money.
If you are after a specific high-ticket item, such as a new computer, shop on-line. Avoid stores.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Barriers on the Road to Wealth Building / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nilus_Mattive
Have you ever been driving on the road when traffic suddenly comes to a halt? You sit there wondering what the heck is going on up ahead for ten or fifteen minutes. Then, suddenly, things start moving again and you realize that the hold-up was caused by merging traffic and a couple of yahoos who decided to wait until the last possible second to move over into the proper lane.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Top 10 Tips for Utilizing Time More Efficiently / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Submissions
Irani writes: Time is a priceless treasure. Treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one. You cannot make six minutes out of five just because you managed your time effectively. Each day you are given the gift of a new day, 24 hours. Utilize it the best way possible and don't let it slip through your fingers. You cannot ever replace lost time. You can't buy time or save time; you can only spend time…once it's spent it's gone!
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Beat the Recession, Feed Your Family for $10 Per Week Using Coupons / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Mike_Shedlock
Grocery price wars are heating up. Jewel, Dominicks, Safeway, Sam's Club, Meijer, Walmart, Vons, and Ralphs are all in on the action. Please consider Dominick's slashing prices on thousands of items.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Gas and Electric Energy Bills Consumption and Tariffs Analysis / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: MoneySupermarket
Brits living in flats and terraced houses could be paying over the odds for their gas and electricity by not correctly identifying the best value energy product for their consumption, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Personal Finance Five Simple Rules for a Happier Wealthier Life / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Money_and_Markets
Nilus Mattive writes: I was amazed and overwhelmed by all of the great feedback you shared with me after last week’s column. My blog was filled with your wonderful anecdotes, advice, and even a little good-hearted admonishment (Okay, maybe I did overestimate Mr. and Mrs. Median’s taxes a bit, guys!).
Monday, April 27, 2009
Budget Car Scrappage Scheme £2,000 Cash Incentive / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: MoneySupermarket
Commenting on the Government announcing the introduction of a ‘scrappage scheme’ in this year’s Budget, Steve Sweeney, head of motor insurance at price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, said: “At last, some good news for the motoring industry. The £2,000 cash incentive to swap cars older than 10 years old for newer models from next month will no doubt help bolster waning motor sales. It could not have come at a more crucial time. Not only will it provide a much needed boost to jobs in this industry, but switching to newer cars, which are normally safer and have less carbon emissions, will be more beneficial for the environment.Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, January 02, 2009
Prepare Your Finances for 2009 / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Money_and_Markets
Happy New Year!
Amber Dakar writes: Now that 2008 is one for the history books, it's time to set our sights on 2009. And because what lies ahead for us is unforeseen, it's best to take the necessary actions now to be prepared for the unexpected. Therefore, let's spend a few minutes to go over the “must-do” personal finance actions for 2009.
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Boxing Day Shopping Sales Bonanza Upto 90% Discounts / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nadeem_Walayat
Distressed retailers sitting on unsold stock are slashing prices to the bone in an attempt to generate turnover, this will result in many shops running sales of 50% with some goods priced at discounts of 90%. In many stores the sales have already begun and expected to intensify today. Read full article... Read full article...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
UK Christmas Early Sales, 50% Discounts for European Shoppers / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: Nadeem_Walayat
UK retail sales are experiencing a Christmas boom that looks set to hit a new record, boosted by buying from our European cousins as distressed retailers bring forward the January sales in the face of fierce competition for foot fall between retailers. The ongoing crash of the British Pound has taken sterling to just a a whisker away from parity to the Euro, now down by more than 30% from its high which means the already liberally advertised 20% discounts translate into a 50% discount for European shoppers, much as Briton's benefited not so long ago from the cheap shopping trips to New York at an exchange rate north of £/$2.00.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, July 06, 2008
How to Save Money / Personal_Finance / Money Saving
By: wikiHow
Saving money is one of those tasks that's so much easier said than done. There's more to it than spending less money (although that part alone can be challenging). How much money will you save, where will you put it, and how can you make sure it stays there? Here's how to set realistic goals, keep your spending in check, and pay yourself first.Read full article... Read full article...
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Twelve Consumer Shopping Tips For Christmas / ConsumerWatch / Money Saving
By: Consumer_Direct
With the Christmas shopping season well under way, Consumer Direct has put together 12 top shopping tips for Christmas to help shoppers avoid problems and get the best deal.
1. Presents
When buying presents, always keep receipts just in case there is a problem with the goods and they need to be returned.
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