Simple decisions that teenagers make every day can reduce their carbon footprint for years to come.
Though the title of the graphic mentions “Teens” specifically, we think that these tips are applicable to any demographic.
I especially like “going trend cold turkey,” “letting go of upgrades,” and cleaning your room to “de-clutter your life.”
Heading out for vacation this summer? You can do it and be eco-friendly with these tips.
It’s almost time for Summer Vacation! Before you head off to those distant lands for time away from real life, check out this cool infographic for tips on how to save money (or at least reduce what you spend) while on vacation.
Are you going anywhere interesting this summer?
- Buy Second-Hand: You never know what cool and “vintage” things you may find. (Just avoid questionable items and undergarments/ bathing suits)
- Swap Parties: Sick of your old clothes? Organize a swap party with friends. Everyone brings nice but unwanted clothing and you all trade for what you…
And for our readers who happen to be in college, we found this collection of 12 tips to help you save money while in school to be rather helpful.
We heartily recommend #5 (Don’t put everything on credit), #6 (Use your meal plan), and #12 (Find free stuff to do on campus). And #11 (Get a job) might be a good idea as well.
I get asked about thrifting all the time, so here are my secret thrifting tips I’ve collected over the past 15 years.
In order to actually save money when shopping at thrift stores, it helps to have a strategy. Our favorite tips in this list include #3 (Plan ahead and prioritize your needs), #5 (Know your budget), and #7 (Catch and Release).
What are your tips for hitting the thrift stores to save money?
Save a bit of money around the office with these 10 crafty lifehacks using extraneous paper clips, rubber bands, and more.
We’re fans of Tip #3 (Office Supply Jewelry) and Tip #5 (Bubble Mailers as protection for your electronics). Which ones do you like most?
Make Your Kid A Trust Fund Baby, No Matter How Rich You Are
Trustegg is a new service that lets you start a trust fund for your kid, online and with little hassle.
As The New York Times reports today [March 26], Americans 40 and under don’t have nearly has much wealth as our parents did when they were our age, and we probably don’t stand a chance of accumulating as much either.
It’s unfortunate that the website TrustEgg wasn’t around when we were kids. Maybe it would’ve helped level the playing field for more families.
The site promises to be an easy, hassle-free way for parents to open and begin contributing to a trust fund for their kids, for free, starting with as little as one dollar.
Would you use TrustEgg?
This looks to be an innovative way to save money in manageable increments for your child’s future and/or college education. TrustEgg recommends that you invest $100 a month from the moment your child is born, with an estimated return of $32,000 by the time he/she turns 186 (estimated with 6% compound interest). You can even encourage your relatives to donate to the online fund.
Would you save money through a service of this nature in order to set up a trust fund for your child? If not, what would you recommend?
Spring is on its way, and a lot of Spring recreation items are going on sale. Here are some of the best things to buy this month. More »
Wondering what are the best things to buy in March? Lifehacker has some tips on what to buy now.
The next time you need to fly somewhere, you’ll save more money if you buy your tickets on a weekend.
Here’s a helpful article on the most optimal times to buy plane tickets so that you can hopefully maximize how much money you save.
A bathroom is one of the spaces in your home that will add to your electricity and water bill quickly, you need to take reasonable steps to reduce the energy you use, saving on your bills and enjoying an energy saving bathroom.
You don’t have to take your energy saving to the extreme, I’m not…
This is a great walkthrough of ways that you can save money on your electricity bill each month by reducing the energy you use in your bathroom.
INFOGRAPHIC: While the initial price of energy-efficient light bulbs is higher than traditional incandescents, they don’t need to be replaced as often and will save you money in the long run, courtesy of Batteries Plus
Here’s an excellent infographic that details how switching to a CFL or LED bulb can save you money on your electricity bills.
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Make Your Kid A Trust Fund Baby, No Matter How Rich You Are
Trustegg is a new service that lets you start a trust fund for your kid, online and with little hassle.
As The New York Times reports today [March 26], Americans 40 and under don’t have nearly has much wealth as our parents did when they were our age, and we probably don’t stand a chance of accumulating as much either.
It’s unfortunate that the website TrustEgg wasn’t around when we were kids. Maybe it would’ve helped level the playing field for more families.
The site promises to be an easy, hassle-free way for parents to open and begin contributing to a trust fund for their kids, for free, starting with as little as one dollar.
Read more here.
Would you use TrustEgg?
This looks to be an innovative way to save money in manageable increments for your child’s future and/or college education. TrustEgg recommends that you invest $100 a month from the moment your child is born, with an estimated return of $32,000 by the time he/she turns 186 (estimated with 6% compound interest). You can even encourage your relatives to donate to the online fund.
Would you save money through a service of this nature in order to set up a trust fund for your child? If not, what would you recommend?](http://25.media.tumblr.com/8bb88d919b83de987edf6ee1465f680d/tumblr_mkn2v4Qgfw1qzt7h7o1_1280.jpg)
