Commercial Airliner in FlightIt used to be common knowledge that Tuesdays and Wednesdays were the best days of the week to purchase airline tickets.  However, a recent Texas A&M study says otherwise.  The study revealed that the weekends are actually the best time to make your purchase, and that prices can be discounted up to 5% on Saturdays and Sundays.

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iceLast week’s heat wave brought me back to the summer that I lived in Delaware between junior and senior year of college. I remember moving in to the house that summer on an uncomfortably hot day. Lugging bins of books, clothing, furniture and all the college essentials from a storage unit across town to the house was no party.

Neither was surviving the brutally hot weather that summer, but we certainly made the best of it. Especially after a very memorable, 98-degree day where we found it particularly difficult to cool down. We had all the windows open, fans running, cold drinks in hand, and still sweating. It wasn’t until hours later that someone noticed the thermostat was set to 90 degrees and the heat had accidentally been switched on.

After that experience, we all became very well-versed in cheap ways to cool down without air conditioning. Here are some of my tips for staying cool and sticking to a budget: [click to continue…]

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Tuesday Tip: Use The 10-Second Rule to Curb Impulse Buys

June 11, 2013
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I don’t recommend shopping as a hobby or an activity to waste time.  It can be so easy to just head out to the mall, walk down a strip of storefronts, or go online and start looking for things to buy.  Things you don’t really need, but will probably buy out of impulse or even [...]

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On the Road Again: Auto Leasing with Bad Credit

June 10, 2013
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The following is a guest post from freelance writer Gillian Kearney. Leasing a vehicle with bad credit is nearly impossible. Nearly – but not impossible. Before a dealer lets you drive off the lot, you have to qualify for the lease. That means the dealers run a credit check. The second they see your poor [...]

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What is a 401(k)?

June 6, 2013
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Last month we published a post going over some retirement saving basics, but it’s time to get into some specifics.  There are several different options available when it comes to retirement accounts, and today we’ll go over the details of one of the more commonly used options… the 401(k).  This is a retirement plan offered by [...]

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Tuesday Tip: Replace Incandescent Light Bulbs with CFLs

June 4, 2013
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Every Tuesday we provide you with a helpful tip to help you save money, get organized, or otherwise try to improve your day. Today’s tip: Replace Incandescent Light Bulbs with CFLs They may cost a bit more up front, but CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs will last longer and use less energy than a standard incandescent bulb.

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Keep the Change Saving

May 31, 2013
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When I signed up for my bank account before I went off to college, I was given the option of enrolling in a Keep the Change savings program. As a young (and somewhat naïve) seventeen year old, I made the choice to enroll without knowing much about the program, or anything related to banking, saving, [...]

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Poll Results: Do You Find Frugality Attractive?

May 29, 2013
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Every month ACCC holds a poll question over at ConsumerCredit.com.  In May we asked: Do You Find Frugality Attractive? We asked about what people think of this fiscally responsible trait when searching for a potential mate.  That rhymes.  Regardless, here’s what we found out…

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Tuesday Tip: Hypermiling – Boost Your Car’s Gas Mileage

May 28, 2013
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Every Tuesday we provide you with a helpful tip to help you save money, get organized, or otherwise try to improve your day. Today’s tip: Use Hypermiling Techniques to Increase Your Car’s Gas Mileage

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ACCC’s 5K for Physical & Financial Health: The Results!

May 24, 2013
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On May 17th, 2013, ACCC held it’s first ever 5K Run/Walk.  It was a great success.  A fun-filled day of exercise.  Some ran.  Some walked. Some helped. Everyone had a good time in the fresh air and sunshine.  But every race has a winner.  So, here are some photos from the day, including our top [...]

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