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The Free Money Box

In our home, we have a free money box. Thanks to this box, we have been able to afford things, both necessities and treats, that we might not otherwise have, or at least been able to justify. To start our free money box, I purchased an inexpensive but sturdy cardboard box with a lid and label. I titled the label, and set to work. I started by going through the house and gathering up all of the unused gift cards that we had from the many places that they were hiding: drawers, purses, bags, cards, closets, pockets, etc. All of … Continue reading →

Free Websites that Teach Your Kids about Money

Teaching kids about money, where it comes from, how to make it grow and how to use it responsibly is one of those things that many of us mean to get around to doing, but don’t often seem to complete. In fact, money lessons should never really come to an end. As society, the economy and technology changes, it is important for us all to keep up, and pass on the skills, knowledge and advice to our children. Fortunately, we don’t have to do this alone. There are a few really good websites out there that will help us teach … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Ebooks and Ereaders

The sale of ebooks has outshone the sale of traditional printed books. They are convenient and instant. Unfortunately, though you can’t just go to a used ebook sale and pick up armfuls of titles for just a few dollars as you might with paper books. Still, there are a number of ways to save on ebooks, including getting ebooks for free. Let us start with the ereader itself. There are a number of choices available right now. My suggestion is to do your research and try them out in the store. Once you have made your selection, try these strategies … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Video Games

How much do you spend per year on video games and video game systems? With new technology and new games coming out practically every day, it is easy to spend more money on video games than you might think. Most video games cost between $20 and $40. If you have just ten games, they could have cost you up to $400! The systems themselves cost another couple of hundred. Most households do have more than 10 games, plus they have more than one video game system, making the cost even higher. Wow–that sort of slaps you in the face, doesn’t … Continue reading →

Gamestop Removes Coupon, Sells Game Anyway

Gamestop has done something that frugal people who appreciate the value of a good coupon will consider to be downright vile. They opened brand new boxes of a video game, removed the coupon that was supposed to be inside it, and then sold the game for the full, “new” price! It seems that you cannot be certain that the coupon that is supposed to be inside a product will actually be there. Gamestop sells new and used video games. They call the used ones “pre-owned”. Theoretically, you can bring in used copies of games that you, your spouse, or your … Continue reading →

Two Ways To Save On Entertainment

When it comes to finding things to trim in the family budget, entertainment is an area where many people could probably make a few cuts. Unfortunately, the very idea of scrutinizing your family’s entertainment budget may be very unappealing when you consider the people in your household that may be very attached to their entertainment of choice, be it television, video games, or movie rentals. That said, there are a couple of options that you could consider if you are thinking about how to save money on television. The first option is the most obvious – go without television. No, … Continue reading →

Buy Two Pre-Owned Games, Get One Free, From GameStop

Need a gift for the video game enthusiast in your life? You can pick up some great games, and save a little money while you do it if you shop at GameStop today. They have several great deals going on right now. Every “gamer” is going to have his own list of what video games he really would like to receive as gifts this Christmas. Lists are helpful, especially if you know nothing at all about video games, or are unsure which games he already has (and is finished with). Video games can be somewhat expensive to buy, especially if … Continue reading →

Game Stop Has Deals on Video Games and More

I am a big fan of video games! I’ve been playing World of Warcraft for several years now, and do occasionally take the time to play some other video games on our Xbox 360 with my husband. Right now, GameStop has several sales and deals on video games, and more! GameStop sells new and used video games for PC, Mac, and many different kinds of video game systems, (including Xbox 360, Xbox, Sony PSP, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, and more). You can trade in the video games you are tired of playing, and get … Continue reading →

Video Games and Being Green

Although we tried for many years to resist, I have to admit that last Christmas we broke down and purchased a video game system for the family. And while we certainly don’t regret the move for many reasons (it is great family fun, the kids aren’t obsessed, and we can be more of the hang out house for friends), the little piece that we do regret is the fact that it is one more thing in the house that was commercially manufactured, uses energy and will some day reach the end of its life and require disposal. There are some … Continue reading →

Getting the Most Money from Your Used Stuff

Cleaning out the stuff that you don’t need can be a great way to earn some extra money. it could be enough to pay for a month’s rent or your food bill. But you should know which venues will allow you to get the most money back from your stuff. Here are the different places to take your old stuff and what should go in each. You have a few options when you are ready to turn your old stuff into money. There is the garage sale, the consignment shop, Ebay, online (Craigslist) or print classified ads and donation. Each … Continue reading →