Marv is back in the car for another way to save money. Don’t you wish that your gas, like your Taster’s Choice Coffee, was “good to the last drop”? Of COURSE you do. But are you maximizing your fuel efficiency?

Posted by MarvPratt on August 12th, 2010 in GauchoTV, Ways to Save (View Comments)

Owning a home is one of the classic dreams that many people have. And when you finally sign that dotted line and take the keys in your hand, it’s a feeling so wonderful that not even a huge, looming mortgage can spoil it. But as with most ventures in life, there will be unexpected…hiccups.

Posted by Jessica on August 11th, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)

After shopping, I would check out my savings and be thrilled when I would save $10-$15 each trip. Our weekly grocery budget was $100, and that was being frugal and optimistic. It was a part of our budget I had worked on shrinking but knew that it was a long shot having a 1 year old and growing famiy. That was 2007..

Posted by Aubrey on August 11th, 2010 in Savings Stories, Ways to Save (View Comments)

It’s the middle of summer, and most of us are still outside taking in the sweltering heat. If you’re looking for a beautiful piece for the home, or as a housewarming gift, why not consider a hammock?

Posted by azadine0 on August 10th, 2010 in Gift Ideas (View Comments)

There’s always that glorious, idealistic part of late spring where you think, “Yes, I can feel it getting hot, but I can handle this. I’m going to hardly ever use my AC this summer!” And then by this point in the year, all bets are off. Keeping cool during the dog days seems totally worth paying a few extra dollars on your electric bill.

Posted by Jessica on August 9th, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)

We all know that children are expensive–that’s a given. What lots of new parents-to-be don’t especially expect is that the process of bringing your little bundle of joy into the world can be a huge expense all on its own.

Posted by Jessica on August 6th, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)

Are you health conscious? Of course you probably THINK you are. I mean, after all, you work out (good!), you eat right (good!) and you take lots of herbal health supplements (WAIT! WHAT?!?!). Oh well, two out of three ain’t bad. Actually, it could be worse than bad. It could be dangerous.

Posted by MarvPratt on August 5th, 2010 in GauchoTV (View Comments)

It doesn’t mean being a newlywed isn’t a blast–it should be!–but right now is the time to hammer out some important issues to pave the smoothest path possible as the two of you move ahead in your life together. One of those issues, of course, is money.

Posted by Jessica on August 4th, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)

So the question here is, how do I stay on a low budget, but avoid getting cranky over everything I can’t have? Here are the three main ways in which I swallow my pride and go cheaper without sacrificing happiness.

Posted by Redd on August 2nd, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)

There are a few summer traditions that you really can’t get tired of: going to the beach, catching fireflies, watching fireworks, and of course, grilling out with friends and family. Lucky for us, barbecues also provide one of the best opportunities to throw an amazing party for practically no money.

Posted by Jessica on July 30th, 2010 in Ways to Save (View Comments)