If I asked you how you were going to finance your next car, chances are, I would get one of three responses: •   Bank / Lender / Dealer Financing •   Pay Cash •   Lease (then get another or buy it out) If I asked which the best method is, most people would say “paying cash†[…]
Archive | 2012
When Was Your Last Insurance Audit?
Insurance is one of those things we accept as necessary, but what if you changed your perspective and realized that insurance is empowerment? Before I lose you, I am not here to sell you anything. This post is about education, empowerment, protection, and saving you money. When last did you have an insurance claim? Was […]
Got Ink? How to Get Paid for Your Ink Cartridges
This might be a no brainer, but I am sure someone out there is throwing money away by throwing away ink cartridges. You might be having them refilled or doing it yourself, but I have not had much success with that. For a long time, I took advantage of the Staples rewards program, where they […]
Save 50-80% Without Extreme Couponing (Free eBook)
Personal Note: I found Tim’s ebook on couponing to be very well balanced and rather than me just sharing, I asked him to share a bit about couponing and he graciously agreed. Even better, he is still offering a free copy of the book. If you’re frustrated with increasing food prices and shrinking portion sizes, […]
FiscallySound.com Has Joined the Yakezie Challenge
For those of you who are not aware, the Yakezie Challenge is a contest designed to encourage bloggers to take their blogging efforts to the next level. It might be the push I have need to stay on track, because I stay super busy as an entrepreneur and running a digital media agency. I blog […]
How to Avoid 5 Common Credit Card Missteps
This guest post comes from our friends at Card Hub, a leading online marketplace for secured and unsecured credit card offers. Have you ever gotten a cash advance on your credit card or gone over your credit limit in a non-emergency situation? Think everyone should get a rewards credit card? Do you carry a balance […]
13 Tips for Eating Out On a Budget
Before I was married, I was not someone who was into budgets. Times were good and I dined out quite a bit without much regard for cost. I even justified the costs saying that my time was valuable and that it didn’t make sense to spend time budgeting. As I have matured, I have realized […]
CheckSmart’s Socially Irresponsible Advertising
I was driving down the street and I heard this commercial come on the radio. It’s not uncommon to hear ads for payday loan companies out here in Arizona, but this one stood out to me. Thankfully, it wasn’t because I needed a quick loan, but because I was really disappointed in what I heard. […]