Great Ways To Save On Travel From The AARP Bulletin
There are 99 suggestions in the AARP article and we left off on #62 last week. Let's start off on the travel section.
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There are 99 suggestions in the AARP article and we left off on #62 last week. Let's start off on the travel section.
Here are some ways to save on healthcare.
This section is all about ways to save money on your every day beauty products.
Great household savings from the AARP bulletin.
Some of these suggestions are not practical, some are funny, and some are easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
We did a series a couple of weeks ago on the 99 Great Ways to Save from the AARP Bulletin and I've had lots of listener feedback. So here's more.
The cost of day camp can count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit.
If you sold your house this year gather up all of your house paperwork for you will need it when you file your tax return next year.
Mid-year is a good time to take stock of your retirement accounts.
There is tax planning for the recent graduate.
Nobody wants to think about taxes in the middle of summer but it is a good time to put taxes on the radar screen.
When it comes to saving, not spending money is the preferred way to save.
If you can save money on everything you purchase and every service you require you will have money left to fund your financial goals.
The family that runs one of the most successful supermarket chains in the country may vote to oust one of their own.
Websites like Freebie-Depot.com, Mrfreestuff.com and Shop4Freebies.com offer samples of products and online coupons and rebates.
Buying index funds instead of actively managed funds can cut your investing expenses by up to 80% annually.
For the record, I am a card carrying member of AARP and I do read their publications.
Insurance is a financial tool that is used when you don't have enough dollars in your emergency fund to cover the loss yourself.
Long-term care is the care needed for individuals with chronic disabilities.
When you purchase homeowner's insurance you usually get coverage for lots more than the structure of the house.
If you are unable to work it is disability insurance that will protect you and provide an income stream for you and your dependents.
Take the time to review your insurance policies annually.
So what can you save on your fixed expenses?
Set the AC to 78 degrees or higher when the house is occupied and at 85 degrees when no one's home.
According to the Department of Labor over 70% of us eat out at least once a week.
