If you own a pet, you know that sending your dog or cat to the groomer can cost big bucks. In order to save money, we recommend that you bathe and brush your own pet.
Here in New York City, a simple bath and nail trim for a small dog will set you back around $70. The prices are much higher for larger dogs.
Many of us wish we could wash our own pets and trim their nails, but we are too nervous to do so. Or maybe we think we won’t be able to control our pets in order to properly bathe them. More »
Pay off high interest rate credit cards first. It would seem that this would be a relatively common sense approach to paying down debt but many people do not even know which of their credit cards carries the highest interest rate.
To find out, call the number on the back of your credit card and ask the customer service representative what your current interest rate is. While you are on the phone, ask the representative to lower the rate, no matter what it is. More »
We’ve all heard this one before but I will say it again:
Pay more than the minimum credit card payment each month.
Paying more than the minimum payment on your credit card each month is so important because of the effects of compound interest on your balance. Add the fact that credit card rates border on usury these days, and paying only the minimum amount required by the credit card company can be disastrous. More »
Bringing your lunch to work or school instead of buying it there can save you up to 80% on the cost of food and beverages.
When you shop in the supermarket, you benefit from economies of scale. This means that you receive lower prices on groceries because the supermarkets buy enormous quantities of goods from their suppliers at deep discounts. When you shop at a deli, visit a restaurant or get your lunch from a vending machine, you are not benefiting from these types of discounts. Most places where you can buy your lunch include a 100% markup (or more) in the cost of their food and beverages. You are paying simply for the convenience of not having to bring your lunch to work or school. More »