LINKS:
SAVING
TIPS
There are a lot of fantastic resources online related to wise stewardship,
smart money management, and saving money. Below are a few. If you
have some favorite websites on saving, please let us know and we’ll
add them to our list. sammy@itsahabit.com
GENERAL:
66 Ways to Save Money
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/66ways/content
At this link you’ll find a list of 66 tips to save money
101 Ways to Save Money
http://www.101waystosavemoney.com/Saving_101.html
At this link you’ll find a list of 101 ways to save money
AARP
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourmoney/Articles/a2004-03-25-practicaltips.html
http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/creating_plan/a2004-04-29-moneymgt.html
At this AARP link you’ll find 7 practical tips to build your
future
America Saves
http://www.americasaves.org/strategies
http://www.americasaves.org/resources/savings_tip.asp
At the America Saves website you’ll find a variety of money
saving strategies: auto, home, office, debt. etc,
American Savings Education Council
http://www.choosetosave.org/tips
At the American Savings Education Council website you’ll find
a variety of money saving tips, articles, calculators, and resources
Bankrate.com
http://www.bankrate.com
The Bankrate.com is a great site to shop and compare rates on everything
Clark Howard
http://clarkhoward.com
At ClarkHoward.com you’ll find a wide variety of consumer resources
that will help you save money
Consumer and Family Economics University of Illinois Extension
http://www.ace.uiuc.edu/cfe/
http://www.ace.uiuc.edu/cfe/tips.html
At the University of Illinois Extension Consumer and Family Economics
website you’ll find numerous tips for saving money
Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreports.org/
At Consumer Reports you’ll find lots of great information and
advice for consumers on everything
Dollar Stretcher
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm
At the Dollar Stretcher website you’ll find lots of great articles
and ideas from a variety of viewpoints on saving money.
Ebay
http://search.ebay.com/saving-tips_W0QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQxpufuZx
At this Ebay link you’ll find resources on saving that are available
Ebay
FAQS – Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.faqs.org/docs/consumer/save-money.html
On the FAQS website you’ll find a variety of money saving tips
from travel to drug prescriptions.
InCharge Education Foundation
http://www.mindyourfinances.com/products
On the InCharge Education Foundation website you’ll find calculators
and information with money saving advice and tips
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
http://www.icfe.info
The Institute of Consumer Financial Education run by Paul Richard
contains a large selection of materials and resources about money
and saving, particularly credit and debt
The Money Instructor
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/saving.asp
At the Money Instructor website you’ll find saving advice on
everything
The Motley Fool – 20 Money Saving Tips
http://www.fool.com/foolu/askfoolu/2002/askfoolu020709.htm
At this link on the Motley Fool website you’ll find 20 money
saving tips
MSN Money
http://moneycentral.msn.com/smartbuy/home.asp
At this link on MSN you’ll find saving and debt calculators
and advice from experts on saving
National Endowment for Financial Education
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/
At this link on the National Endowment for Financial Education website
you’ll find information on a variety of money and personal finance
topics including saving money
Personal-Budget-Planning-Saving Money
http://www.personal-budget-planning-saving-money.com
On the Personal Budget Planning Saving Money website you’ll
find articles and information on personal finance and saving money
Saving Advice
http://www.savingadvice.com
On the Saving Advice website you’ll find personal finance and
money saving advice.
State Farm – Seven Saving Strategies
http://www.statefarm.com/learning/planning/learning_savingstrat.asp
This link on the State Farm website offers seven sure fire strategies
to save money
Virginia Credit Union League
http://www.vacu.org/education/saving_strategy.asp
On the Virginia Credit Union League website you’ll find a list
of saving strategies
VISA
http://usa.visa.com/personal/using_visa/personal_finance/saving.html
On this VISA website you’ll find advice on personal finance
and saving
Yahoo Finance
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/save05_article1.html
On this link at Yahoo Finance you’ll a great article on establishing
a saving mindset
AUTO:
Cars.com
http://www.cars.com/go/advice/cartalk/index.jsp
On the Cars.com website you’ll find lots of information on auto
maintenance
Edmunds
http://www.edmunds.com
http://www.edmunds.com/caradvice.html
On the Edmunds website you’ll find new and used car pricing,
reviews, tips and advice on purchasing an automobile
Fuel Economy Saving Tips
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml
On the Fuel Economy website you’ll find tips to help you reduce
the amount of gas you use.
Kelly Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/Advice/default.aspx
On the Kelly Blue Book website you’ll find new and used car
pricing, reviews, tips and advice
New York State Attorney General’s Office
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/cars/auto_repair.html
On the New York State Attorney General’s Office website you’ll
find a list of auto repair tips including advice on how to select
the right auto repair shop
Yahoo Autos
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/
On the Yahoo Autos website you’ll find advice on a wide variety
car repairs
CHILDREN:
About.com
http://homeparents.about.com/od/babyandtoddler
At this link on about.com you’ll find a list of articles, ideas
and money saving tips on raising kids
Baby Center
http://www.babycenter.com/dilemma/baby/babyritual/1369461.html
At this link you’ll find posts from a wide range of individuals
and opinions on how much is appropriate to spend on baby birthday
parties
Berkeley Parents Network
http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/birthdays/joint.html
At this link you’ll find posts from a wide range of individuals
and opinions on baby birthday parties
Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/moneysaving-strategies-404/overview/index.htm
At this link on the Consumer Reports website you’ll find advice
and money saving tips on raising kids
ClubMom.com
http://www.clubmom.com/display/253297
At the Club Mom website you’ll find lots of articles, information,
and posts on raising children
Family Education
http://www.familyeducation.com/home
At the Family Education website you’ll find a plethora of information
and resources on all aspects of family rearing and finances
Mommy Savers.com
http://www.mommysavers.com
At MommySavers.com you’ll find a plethora of money saving ideas
for parents
MSN Money Central – Article: Raising Your Quarter-Million
Dollar Baby
http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CollegeandFamily/Raisekids/P37245.asp
At this link on MSN Money you’ll find an interesting article
on the cost of raising a child and tips on what you can do to get
the most bang for your buck
COLLEGE:
CNN Money
http://rss.cnn.com/rss/money_pf_college.rss
At this CNNMoney.com link you’ll find a variety of articles
for parents who are planning for college
College Parents of America
http://www.collegeparents.org/cpa/index.html
http://www.collegeparents.org/cpa/deals.html
At College Parents of America parents will find a variety of resources
to help with college planning
Family Education
http://school.familyeducation.com/college-finance/29725.html
At this link on the Family Education website you’ll find an
interesting article on paying and planning for college
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org/savings/tips.phtml
On the FinAid website you’ll find tips for parents on saving
for college
National Association of Personal Advisors
http://www.napfa.org/tips_tools/articles.asp?SUBCATEGORY_ID=8&CATEGORY_ID=8
On the National Association of Personal Advisors website you’ll
find tips and articles for parents who are planning for college
SavingforCollege.com
http://www.savingforcollege.com
At SavingforCollege.com you’ll find a variety of information
on college saving plans like 529s and the Coverdell ESA as well as
other related information
Scholarships Around the U.S.
http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/student-parent.htm
On the Scholarships Around the U.S. website you’ll find tips
and resources for parents and students on saving for and attending
college
CREDIT & DEBT:
Cardratings.com
http://www.cardratings.com
On the Cardratings.com website you’ll find several great resources
on credit and debt
College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9139.html
On the CollegeBoard.com website you’ll find great advice on
credit cards for students
MSN Money – Jean Chatzky
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8006363
At this link you’ll find 10 credit card tips from author Jean
Chatzky
Oprah’s Debt Diet
http://www2.oprah.com/money/debtdiet/money_debtdiet_main.jhtml
On Oprah’s Debt Diet website you’ll find tools and advice
on credit and debt
Saving Secrets
http://www.savingsecrets.com
On the Saving Secrets website you’ll find money saving tips
to assist with debt elimination, budgeting, and personal finance
ENERGY:
Energy Savers
http://www.energysavers.gov
On this U.S. Government website you can find information to help you
save energy in your home, business, vehicle, or industrial plant.
Energy Saving Tips
http://www.energy.gov/energysavingtips.htm
On the U.S. Department of Energy website you’ll find tips for
saving energy and money at home, in the office or in your automobile.
Flex Your Power
http://www.fypower.org
The Flex Your Power website is a comprehensive statewide resource
for energy efficiency, providing information and tools to help California
consumers
EZINES:
Better Budgeting
http://www.betterbudgeting.com
At the Better Budgeting website you’ll find a free money saving
tips ezine and lots of saving and budgeting tips
Dollar Stretcher
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm
At the Dollar Stretcher website you’ll find lots of great articles
and ideas from a variety of viewpoints on saving money.
Mommy Tips
http://www.mommytips.com
At the Mommy Tips website you’ll find several free ezines on
raising kids and saving money
FOOD:
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Atlanta
http://www.cccsatl.org/save-money-grocery.asp
At the Consumer Credit Counseling Service Atlanta website you’ll
find an interesting article and tips on saving money at the grocery
store. They have lots of other great articles and resources as well
Cool Savings
http://www104.coolsavings.com/scripts/Welcome.aspx?SessionID=919260232&&Ref
URL=http%2f%2fwww.knowledgehound.com%2fkhhow2s%2fsave_on_food.htm
At the CoolSavings.com website you’ll find coupons for everything
Entertainment Book
http://www.entertainment.com/discount/home.shtml
At the Entertainment.com website you’ll find the entertainment
guide book that contains coupons to save you money on dining, shopping,
travel, attractions, etc.
GrocerySavingTips.com
http://www.grocerysavingtips.com
On the GrocerySavingTips.com website you’ll find tips, coupons,
flyers on saving money at the grocery store
Knowledgehound.com
http://www.knowledgehound.com/khhow2s/save_on_food.htm
On the Knowledgehoud.com website you’ll find resources and information
on how to be a savvy consumer
Smart Source Coupons
http://smartsource.coupons.com/gmsb/Offers.asp?UID=0&lgn=0&pid=10172&ZID=&NID=2&X=1
At the Smart Source website you’ll find coupon offers that are
updated weekly
HOLIDAYS, WEDDINGS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
Note: Many of the tips I found related to holiday shopping come down
to this – PLAN AHEAD!
101 Ways to Save Money
http://www.101waystosavemoney.com/Save_On_Christmas.html
At this link you’ll find a list of 10 ways to save money at
Christmas
Better Budgeting
http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holidays/saveatchristmas.htm
At the Better Budgeting website you’ll find 39 tips for saving
money at Christmas
Consumer Reports – Annual Holiday Guide
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cr_holiday_guide.html
At the Consumer Affairs website you’ll find an annual article
that includes tips and advice for shopping at the holidays
Texas A&M News – Shopping Tips for Christmas
http://agnews.tamu.edu/stories/CFAM/Oct2600a.htm
At this Texas A&M News link you’ll find an article with
advice on saving and shopping at Christmas
HOME, HOUSING, MORTGAGES:
Federal Reserve Board – A Consumer’s Guide to
Mortgage Settlement Costs
http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/settlement/default.htm#costs
At the Federal Reserve Board website you’ll a guide to mortgage
settlement costs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov/buying
At the HUD website you’ll find a variety of articles and information
that take you step by step through the home buying process
Yahoo
http://loan.yahoo.com/m/finance7.html
On this link at Yahoo you’ll find 6 strategies to save money
on your mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS:
Associated Content – Weddings
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/33205/ten_tips_for_saving_money_when_planning.html
At this link on the Associated Content website you’ll find 10
tips for saving on wedding expenses
The Budget Fashionista – Be Fabulous for Less – Fashionable
Dressing
http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com
At the Budget Fashionista website you’ll find fun, but serious
advice on shopping and looking good
Consumer Savvy Tips – Clothing
http://www.consumersavvytips.org
Consumer Savvy Tips is an excellent site for comparison shopping
eHow – Prom
http://www.ehow.com/how_10178_affordable-prom-night.html
At this link on the eHow website you’ll find 6 steps for planning
a successful and affordable prom
RETIREMENT:
403B Wise
http://www.403bwise.com
The 403B wise website contains several great retirement resources
for teachers
AFL-CIO
http://www.aflcio.org/issues/retirementsecurity/savings/
At this link on the AFL-CIO website you’ll find tips on saving
for retirement.
AOL Money Retirement Center
http://money.aol.com/retirement/saving
The AOL Money retirement center contains lots of great resources and
articles to help plan for retirement
CNN Money
http://money.cnn.com/pf/retirement/index.html
The CNN Money retirement center contains lots of great resources and
articles to help plan for retirement
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