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Changes to the economic landscape over the past five or so years has also led to changes in the habits of many people when it comes to spending and saving money. Most of us are tightening our budgets, becoming more aware of where our money is going and looking for ways to cut costs on everyday purchases.
In the age of online shopping, especially, most buyers know that it’s possible to get just about anything at a discount. That’s why websites dedicated to helping users find coupons and deals for both online and in-store purchases have gained such popularity.
We believe these money-savings sites are an important tool for households looking to stretch a dollar any way they can, as well as individuals who simply don’t want to pay full price for purchases.
If you agree, we want to know which money saving site you turn to most often to find the best deals. For the entire month of February, we’re asking Go Banking Rates readers to vote for the Top Money-Saving Site of 2012. Each day, beginning February 1, we’ll feature the profile of one of the sites included in the poll: Savings.com, Retail Me Not, The Krazy Coupon Lady, Frugal Dad, Money Saving Mom, Consumer Queen, $5 Dinners, Bargain Briana, Deal Seeking Mom, Moms Who Save, Bargain Babe and Coupon Cabin.
To participate, check www.GoBankingRates.com February 1-11 to read about the featured website of the day, vote for your favorite and return March 1 to find out which money-saving site is voted as the top pick for 2012.
Voting closes on February 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm.
When I was charged to conduct a review of The Cheapskate Next Door by Jeff Yeager, author of The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches, I was eager to learn the tricks of the Cheapskate trade in hopes of growing my own savings account.
This post is the first in our Top Money-Saving Sites series. Vote for Savings.com as the best below.
Consumers are catching on to the infinite supply of online coupon codes available on money saving sites, which help loosen budgets and buffer savings accounts. That’s why savvy shoppers turn to Savings.com for the best sales and discounts.
**Update: Facebook plans to file to go public tomorrow morning. Find out if investing in this online company is a good idea:
Original publish date: December 7, 2011
Wall Street will likely soon be partying like it’s 1999 as social media giant Facebook is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in 2012, according to The Wall Street Journal. The hotly anticipated IPO could raise as much as $10 billion in an offering that would value Facebook at $100 billion.
It is that time of year again. Now that the ball has dropped on the new year, it’s time to celebrate the beginning of tax season.
In order to help get you organized and prepared for the grueling task of filing your taxes, here are some tax deductions that are often overlooked. By taking advantage of them, you have the potential to save hundreds or thousands of dollars.
By Andrea Tabor
David Bach’s book The Automatic Millionaire has one of the most controversial titles of any personal finance book. The front cover makes claims that resemble a get-rich-quick infomercial: Follow one rule and become a millionaire…automatically. According to The Automatic Millionaire, anyone can secure a bright financial future in just one hour.
Robert Kiyosaki recently won the title of Most Popular Financial Expert of 2011 from Go Banking Rates readers. He, like many of the other experts on the list, rose to fame because of a book detailing his financial philosophy.
Tax season has begun and many couples are waiting for all their paperwork to come in. Some are expecting refunds, others are worried to find out how much they owe this year and a good majority have no idea of what to expect at all.
CD rates are continuing their trend downwards. It doesn’t appear that 2012 is going to bring much relief. So what can you do to maximize your certificate of deposit interest rates? Here are 5 tips that can help you and hopefully squeak out just a bit more earnings.
Russell Simmons has announced plans to slash several fees on his well-publicized RushCard in order to accommodate the rapidly growing demand for his product. But many say his decision to reduce fees on his prepaid debit card had more to do with increased competition after the introduction of Suze Orman’s prepaid product.
