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• Need to Save Money? Use Your Noggin

  Things I Do Despite My Best Intentions to Save Money: buy pretty dresses rely on takeout decide I absolutely need those prints on Etsy not actually put money into a savings account cry when I pay the bills every month Geez louise! I should be using my noggin! Read More... Posted May 14 2009, 10:26 AM by Steph Auteri with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: money, Banks, skulls, savings

• The Coloring of Money

  I can't help but notice that my cash flow of late is, well, less than it once was. Chalk it up to being a writer in a bad economy, I suppose. But if I can't make money, at least I can color on it: Read More... Posted Apr 28 2009, 03:35 PM by Laureen Mahler with | with no comments Filed under: money, coloring book, dollars

• Quick Tip of the Day: Coupon Clipping for Cool Kids

  Let's face it, clipping coupons is pretty lame (not to mention time consuming). The last time I actually clipped a coupon, I ended up at the Super Longs in the middle of the night, purchasing two-for-one packages of Raisinets. I don't even like raisins. Now you can let the Internet do the clipping for you: Read More... Posted Mar 27 2009, 08:33 AM by Laureen Mahler with | with no comments Filed under: money, website, coupons

• All This Extra Cash is Making Me Hungry

  All this extra cash? It instantly makes me think: Value menu! Having this wallet doesn't help: Read More... Posted Mar 25 2009, 08:53 AM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: food, Accessories, money, wallet, nacho

• Missing the Point: Pink Crystal Piggy Bank

  Last week, I showed you how you could literally watch your money disappear. Speed up the process with this Swarovski-encrusted piggy bank: Read More... Posted Mar 16 2009, 03:34 PM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: money, Banks, swarovski, savings, piggy bank, bank

• Watch Your Money Disappear

  As I'm living penny to penny right now, I can't really think of anything more depressing than this: Read More... Posted Mar 11 2009, 01:32 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: money, Banks, glass, change, piggy bank, bank

• Quick Tip of the Day: Don't Let $ Burn a Hole in Your Pocket

  We've told you before what you could do if you had money to burn. Now there's another option, with even more possibilities for blowing your dough: Read More... Posted Feb 13 2009, 08:34 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Quick tip, money, web app, shopping

• When Money Does Buy Happiness

  I find happiness in the material: Fuzzy, attractive jackets...new paintings for the wall...new office supplies...in my case, money can buy me love (except when it also buys me buyer's remorse). Which is why I'm so smitten with this credit card case. Even though I'm no longer allowed to use credit cards. Because I am out of control: Read More... Posted Jan 26 2009, 09:19 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: money, wallets, happiness, wallet, credit cards

• Equation: Stash That Cash

  Read More... Posted Jan 16 2009, 02:19 PM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: money, Banks, lock, savings, saving, combination lock, piggy bank, bank, save, equation

• New Years Resolution: Save Up for the Important Stuff

  [$47.99, Modern Artisans] This is my piggy bank. I use it to save up for...laundry. But what about the big things? A house...that certification program I wanted to sign up for...everything on Etsy... Looks like I need more piggy banks... Read More... Posted Dec 31 2008, 03:20 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: money, seasonal, Banks, new year, resolution, savings

• This Sheet of Money Literally Costs More Than It's Worth

  Because what you want most in an economic recession is an uncut sheet of money. This has got to be the assiest idea I've ever heard of. Read More... Posted Dec 26 2008, 12:34 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: money

• Quick Tip of the Day: Blow Your Dough

  Got money to burn? (Really? Where'd you get it?? Can I have some?) Sometimes, the satisfaction you get from shopping comes from the very act of spending. In which case, it doesn't matter what you blow your money on. It only matters that you can. To take the guesswork out of mindless spending... Read More... Posted Nov 20 2008, 08:32 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Quick tip, money, web app, finance, shopping

• Quick Tip of the Day: Don't Waste Gas Getting Gas Cheaper

  In our frenzy of rising and lowering and rising gas prices, some of us have been driving around in a tizzy, tryng to find cheaper gas. The problem? We're wasting gas. Is it worth it? Are we breaking even? Should we pay for the damn gas at the first damn overpriced gas statio we come to? Read More... Posted Nov 19 2008, 08:25 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Quick tip, money, web app, finance, gas prices, gas, driving

• Quick Tip of the Day: Beat This Price

  Are you a bargain shopper? Who can afford not to be these days? After the jump, get the best deal on any darn thing you want: Read More... Posted Nov 14 2008, 08:31 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Quick tip, money, web app, finance, shopping, price, prices, comparison shopping

• You Can't Afford Not To Have This

  Honestly, I can't afford anything these days. Here are some things I'm itching to buy right now, but can't: a white tutu for a Frosty the Ballerina Snowman costume (don't ask; unless you know where I can get one!) a bulletin board with built-in bins one of those prints for my living room wall a dramatic mirror for the bedroom an entirely new winter wardrobe a couple hundred dollars' worth of books xmas gifts! eek! I'm not even sure I can afford to be ironic, but if you can, by all means... Read More... Posted Nov 13 2008, 12:04 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: money, Shirts, Apparel, t-shirts, finance, shopping

• Quick Tip of the Day: Save Your Finances and Your Figure

  The usual resolutions? Get rich and lose weight. The solution? Read More... Posted Nov 12 2008, 08:40 AM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Quick tip, money, web app, finance

• ATM, The Modern Piggy Bank for Kidz

  Okay, I’ll be honest with you guys… My gut instinct was to be really snarky and mean about this toy ATM Machine. I mean, come on, an ATM Machine, but for kids? Why is that fun? What are they learning? It’s stupid! I HATE EVERYTHING. And then I remembered my childhood. After the jump, a flashback... Read More... Posted Mar 21 2008, 12:30 PM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments Filed under: gadgets, toys, money

• Piggy Bank 2.0

  My first, and largest problem with this Bluetooth credit card reader concept is that it is not pink. HOW DO YOU HAVE A PIG, AND NOT MAKE IT PINK??? Okay, rant over. Submitted as part of the 2007 Henkel Design Award, this little piggy will work at the market, or at home, or if you want roast, or even if you want none. Official Description after the jump...   Read More... Posted Feb 27 2008, 10:30 AM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments Filed under: gadgets, concepts, tech, money