New Credit Card Laws, This Week’s Money Saving Tip

The Credit C.A.R.D Act of 2009 is now in effect, beginning Monday February 22. With the consumer protection it provides, the new rules are, “…shifting the balance of power back to the consumer and… holding the credit card companies responsible,” as President Obama said in a statement earlier this week.

One C.A.R.D. Act rule in particular has the potential to save you a substantial amount of money.

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Money Saving Tips: Gas Tips

Save money, and impress your valentine with this simple tip.

So, you want to impress your valentine with your new car but didn’t factor in the cost of gas when you signed by the ‘x’. You have been running on empty for the past week, and its likely that your next paycheck will go straight into your gas tank.

Not to worry! There is a simple way to get the most gas for your hard earned money.

As we all know, the cost of retail gas fluctuates as the cost of crude oil fluctuates on the mercantile exchange (NYMEX). That being said, since your local gas station owner relies on this market to set his daily price, you my friend can rely on this pseudoscience to get the most gallons per dollar.

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The Best Times to Make 14 Major Purchases

When it comes to major purchases – like cars, computers, airline tickets – simply buying them “whenever” rarely get you the best deal. The top bargain hunters strategically delay these purchases until off season sales or manufacturer discounts kick in. Applied consistently across all of one’s major spending, this technique delivers savings that many shoppers are completely oblivious to. Furthermore, knowing with certainty when these items can be bought for less takes the annoying guesswork out of endlessly hunting for sales. Here are 14 examples of big purchases and their ideal buying times to get you started saving cash.
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