This week’s Friday Freebies is all about free time. Spring is almost here, which means the lazy days of summer are right around the corner. When the yard work is done and the barbecue has been cleaned and put away, try one of these sites when you have some free time on your hands. Full [...]
Off The Power Grid With $0.00 Energy Bill: While this is something that is prohibitively expensive at the moment, one man did make the effort and succeed to get completely off the power grid. It’s an interesting read and a possible look into the future of where our power will be coming from. 7 situations [...]
Want to take your kitchen to a new level of “green?” Tried a compost pile in your backyard and had to hide from your neighbors due to the smell? Tired of finding your compost items brought out to your front yard by the neighborhood animals? Well, there is an alternative. Make a backyard food waste [...]
Why Your Home Isn’t The Investment You Think It Is: A must read article for all those that believe that their house is a fantastic investment from the Wall Street Journal. The problem with housing that you live in as an investment is that people forget the costs associated with owning the house – and [...]
By now, you’re probably well aware that you can Free File your federal taxes through the IRS Free File program. What hasn’t been discussed a lot is that which of the programs you should choose to do your federal taxes depends on what they charge for the state taxes where you live. Basically, the IRS [...]
By SA Forum Members It’s a meal that is sure to please the kids and a nice change of pace when you don’t feel like cooking a full meal. Just because it can be an easy meal doesn’t mean that you need to pay a lot for it. With a little foresite and planning, there [...]
20 Small Ways to Save Big: While you won’t find anything on this list that you probably don’t already know if you have been reading this blog for awhile, it’s a great reminder that taking small steps can pay off big for your bank account over the long haul. 5 Things That Should Be Taught [...]
You get into your car, start driving and find yourself in front of Starbucks before you are even fully awake. The morning coffee fix is a daily ritual for a lot of people. If you are having trouble giving it up, there is no need to pay full price for your cup of joe. Here [...]
Have you ever wished upon a star? Perhaps you should stop looking out the window and instead wish on your computer. The RobinHood Fund is an online community unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Members submit wishes: actual, honest to goodness wishes that are tied to a money value and classified as naughty ( i.e. [...]
When To Replace Common Items: Most items need to be replaced at some time or another. Her is information when the following items should be replaced: air filters, computers, cosmetics, fire extinguishers, mattresses, perfume, pillows, running shoes, smoke alarms, spices and toothbrushes. Five reasons to forget about money and focus on what makes you happy [...]
