Note: In many cultures, you would be considered a huge jackass for asking these questions out loud.
1. How much money do you spend each month?
2. Where does it go?
3. Where do you want it to go?
4. Are you rich?
5. What does rich mean to you?
6. Hey, how’d you pay for that iPhone?
7. How much do [...]
Today I’m thrilled to announce something new called The Scrooge Strategy.
In November 2008, I launched the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge, where I offered ultra-tactical tips to save money and earn money using on credit cards, gas, automated savings techniques, and more. (See all the tips.) It turned out to be a huge success. [...]
This is Tip #30 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today, on this last post of the Challenge, I decided to write down some of the ways I’m saving money in 2009. Alone, each doesn’t seem like much. Together, they add up to a rough estimate of about $25,000 of [...]
This is Tip #29 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to spend money on things that will save you money in the long term.
Too many people think that “saving money” is about cutting costs relentlessly until they can cut no more. And then…what? Who wants to live [...]
This is Tip #28 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to use a featured called “price protection” whenever possible, which lets you protect yourself from price drops. In plain terms: If you buy something and the price goes down, the company will refund you the difference.
Price protection [...]
This is Tip #27 of of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge. (See past tips.)
Today’s tip is to use barriers strategically to save money.
It comes from Liz Steihart of Los Angeles, CA:
With regard to all emails from retailers or etailers: remove yourself from their daily or weekly email lists. I don’t care if you [...]