Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and pack them into a bottle. “Think of us as air traffic controllers and customers as airplanes in flight,” says Heather Free, a practicing pharmacist in Washington, D.C., and a spokeswoman for the American Pharmacists Association. “We want to prevent … [Read more...] about 7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
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Prom savings tips from a money-savvy teen
If you have a son or daughter in high school, then you know prom season is upon us. I have two daughters going to prom this year, and they have already started prepping. As soon as they each bought dresses, they posted pictures in the Facebook group that the girls in their school created so no … [Read more...] about Prom savings tips from a money-savvy teen
Jean Chatzky’s top tips for living on the cheap
Chances are you know financial expert Jean Chatzky from her regular Today Show appearances. Starting this month, she'd also like to be known as a teacher: Jean Chatzky's Money School, a series of online courses, will tackle everyday topics ranging from budgeting to a debt diet. Chatzky priced the … [Read more...] about Jean Chatzky’s top tips for living on the cheap
How to open a bank account for your kid
Banks can be fun, or at least one of those tolerable errands, when you're a child. There's all that money everywhere, of course. The nice people behind the counter tend to give you a lollipop. Sometimes you might find a welcoming plate of chocolate-chip cookies in the lobby. You might even score … [Read more...] about How to open a bank account for your kid
3 ways to find truly free checking accounts
A few years ago, a bigger bank took over the bank where my husband and I had kept our checking accounts for more than a decade. Suddenly our free checking had a fee. Not surprisingly we took this change — of ownership and fees — as a reason to find ourselves a new bank. At first, I thought it … [Read more...] about 3 ways to find truly free checking accounts
5 baby products you shouldn’t buy
Whether you’re registering for baby gear or paying the tab yourself, it pays to budget wisely. By focusing on the products you truly need, you’ll have more money to spend on necessities such as diapers, diapers and more diapers. Your house will be less cluttered, too. Here are five baby products … [Read more...] about 5 baby products you shouldn’t buy
3 tips to make moving to a new city easier
Three years ago, I moved from Kansas City to Myrtle Beach. Now I’m getting ready to move from Myrtle Beach to Florida. Moving is never easy, but moving to another state can be particularly tricky. Here are some of the things I learned that can help make your out-of-state move a bit easier (and also … [Read more...] about 3 tips to make moving to a new city easier
How to make cheap phone calls in Europe
Travel like a local is one of my mantras. Eat like one, walk like one, think like one. One of the best ways to do so is to have a local phone number, and in Europe the process is easy. Phone numbers are attached to the SIM cards inside your phone. If you have an unlocked GSM phone, you can buy a … [Read more...] about How to make cheap phone calls in Europe
Cheap family vacation idea: Stay on a farm
For families who enjoy the outdoors – and who want to teach their kids where food comes from — a farm stay can be a fun, healthy and budget-friendly vacation option. Farm Stay U.S. is a group of farms and ranches spanning all 50 states, so it’s likely you can find a property within driving … [Read more...] about Cheap family vacation idea: Stay on a farm
5-plus places to find free and legal music
This is a good time to have an insatiable appetite for music. There are more ways than ever to listen to a wide variety of music for free or very little money, and the future will only bring more. Use free services to explore new artists and, in some cases, share them with your friends. Just one … [Read more...] about 5-plus places to find free and legal music
How to make money working from home
When day care costs overtake your take-home pay, it might be time to think about working from home. No commute means saving gas and wear and tear on your vehicle. You can work in your sweats, so no power suits will show up on your credit-card bill. No child care expenses results in a huge … [Read more...] about How to make money working from home
5 ways to have a less expensive funeral
It's human nature. Many of us, when we think about our own funeral, picture ourselves as not just the guest of honor, but the host. Even if we don't believe in the afterlife, some of us want to be at our own funeral in spirit. We want people to share funny stories and not be too sad (well, maybe … [Read more...] about 5 ways to have a less expensive funeral
Are name brands really better than generics?
Shakespeare was ahead of his time. He asked if a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. And guess what? Call it what you will, a rose is a rose is…. You get the idea. Maybe the same goes for name brands of products versus generic brands. Are they equal in quality? Well, the answer to that … [Read more...] about Are name brands really better than generics?
5 ways to get the most from your baby registry
When you’re prepping for parenthood, a targeted baby registry or two can alleviate the guesswork for friends and relatives, help you get just what you need and avoid unwanted or duplicate items. But because you’re not paying the tab, it’s easy to ask for products you don’t need, stock up on the … [Read more...] about 5 ways to get the most from your baby registry
5 ways to use Twitter to find savings
The online chatter-room of Twitter can be daunting. Tweets are fast and furious. Tweeters tease you with a brief explanation of the deal and add a shortened link, all in 140 characters or less. Here a few ways to help you find ways to sing your own song about savings: Hashtag hunting Whether … [Read more...] about 5 ways to use Twitter to find savings
