Redbox Movie Rentals versus Netflix and Blockbuster
One area in which I have vigilantly slashed my spending is the “Entertainment” category. I include cable television, movie theaters, concert tickets, bars, sporting events, and a bunch of other things in this category. The easiest expense to cut back on thus far has been the TV/movies area. For television, Hulu has aided me in getting rid of cable completely. This may change with the recent news of them converting to a pay service.

Why The First Time Home Buyer Credit Is Terrible For The Economy
The first-time home buyer tax credit extension cleared a hurdle in the Senate today with a 98-0 vote, and it could be a done deal if approved by the House this week. All over the U.S., there is an increasingly heated argument over the benefits of the First Time Home Buyers Credit and this extension. The program has been touted as one of many remedies for our economic woe, specifically it’s used to prop up the sluggish housing sector.  Before, you make up your mind on whether or not this popular program should be extended, I encourage you to read on and consider why I believe this policy is terrible for our economy.

Should You Purchase a Cheaper Product or Upgrade to a More Expensive Product?
In general, people want to make financially responsible decisions when they go shopping. Often times, I look at two apparently identical items that priced differently.  On some occasions, the difference between two products is as obvious as the price.  The question is: should you buy the cheaper item or the more expensive one?  Do you purchase entry level items or upgraded ones? Photo by jpockel

Make Money Online: Cash Crate Review
When you are looking to make money online, it is common to come across a variety of web sites offering to pay you for doing a number of seemingly easy things. One of the most popular types of online money maker is the paid survey site. There are also a number of web sites out there that will pay you to fill out offers. Cash Crate is among the faster growing sites devoted to paying participants to take surveys and fill out offers. The web site is also one of the most reputable and easy to use sites of its kind. On top of this, Cash Crate also

What To Do With A Financial Windfall
We’ve all heard the stories of lotto winners who win millions, think they’re set for life, and then go broke within a decade. Or people who inherit large sums of money and end up in financial ruin, family feuds, or both. The word “windfall” can mean different things to different people — if you’re young and drowning in debt, even $10,000 can do wonders for your quality of life. If you’re older with no debt and decent retirement savings, it will probably take a lot more to really change your life. Whatever the amount is, here are 12 things you sh