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8answers
120 views
What are some tips to help avoid impulse-buying?
My husband and I are both impulse buyers - not a good pair now that our combined income has been reduced! How do you stop yourself from making an impulse purchase? I need some he …
3
votes
15answers
178 views
What are some quick and easy ways to save money?
Examples of some quick and easy tips to save money include:
Skipping fancy coffee every morning and drinking the office brew instead. Savings: $2 - $5 / day.
Packing your own lu …
4
votes
4answers
102 views
How to avoid friends' peer pressure to spend money on shopping & at restaurants?
How to avoid peer pressure from friends to spend money on shopping and at restaurants?
4
votes
3answers
47 views
Can slowing down your lifestyle save you money?
If you simplify your life, and slow things down.. can you save money?
I'm looking for opinions and experiences here.
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1answer
35 views
How do you make sure your child’s birthday party doesn’t break the bank?
I've been to childrens' birthday parties that clearly cost in excess of $500 when the price of the venue, activity, food, cake and loot bags are factored in. I don't want to spend …
3
votes
1answer
30 views
How can I save money on home insurance?
What are some of the easy or not-so-easy ways to save money on home insurance?
4
votes
4answers
44 views
How can I save on banking charges?
What tips and tricks do people use to keep the cost of banking down?
4
votes
4answers
63 views
Is it more cost effective to wash a car at home or take it to a car wash?
Now that spring is here this becomes an option. Is it more cost effective to wash a car at home (increasing water utility expense) or to pay to have it washed at a car wash? Also …
3
votes
3answers
118 views
Do real nappies (reusable / cloth diapers) really save money?
We would like to use "real nappies" (reusable diapers); both to minimise environmental impact, and to save a bit of money. According to some literature I've been given, using real …
6
votes
12answers
161 views
What are some good ways to control costs for groceries?
I find groceries to be one area where I have a hard time controlling costs. We want to eat well, buy healthy foods, good cuts of meat, etc. and limit eating out. I find it hard t …
3
votes
2answers
53 views
Are solar cell panels and wind mills worth the money?
Besides being more environmentally friendly is it worth the investment in solar cell panels and wind mills for home use? Is it possible to be "off the grid" completely?
4
votes
8answers
120 views
How has using computers saved or earned you money?
I know this question is broad, but I'm interested to hear about your experiences:
Could you say that using a computer has saved or earned you money? If so, how?
Note: For those …
2
votes
2answers
105 views
How much money does Earth hour save?
Does the recent Earth-hour event staged over the week-end actually save money? When the event occurs there is a major drop in energy consumption at the start but isn't there also …
3
votes
3answers
56 views
What is the best option for an occasional driver in the USA?
I never had a car before, but I'm starting to feel the need of having one.
Fortunately, I can bike to work, and would only use the car on weekends (and very occasionally on weekda …
7
votes
6answers
113 views
What are good tips/tricks for keeping cell phone costs low?
In terms of cell phone plans the U.S. is the worst followed by Spain and then Canada. Besides the obvious get rid of the phone option what other tips and tricks can be employed to …
