There are times when making use of a hotel for periods longer than, say, a week would make sense.
Whether it be because of employment circumstances, moving, or even an extended vacation, an extended stay at a hotel or motel may be just the answer you're looking for when it comes to finding a cost-effective solution to your housing needs.
The big question becomes: are extended stay hotels a practical option?
Did you know that you can get some of the exact same channels that you watch on cable and satellite television right on your computer?
Well...you can!
If you're paying $90 or more a month to have cable or satellite television then you're paying too much.
There is a wealth of television available online that is easy to access and watch if you know where to look.
That is the biggest thing: knowing where to find what you're looking for. Because believe me, as much good stuff as there is available online, there is just as much junk.
Whatever you do, do not buy one of those software packages that "gives you satellite TV on your computer." Nearly all of them are a scam, and you can actually get the same software for free! Yup, that's right for FREE, and I'll tell you how to do that.
Here are 7 free programs that enable you to watch TV and movies on your computer...
Any time you rent a car, the company renting to you is going to try and get you to purchase the additional insurance. That is a given. But do you really need it?
Well, it depends on your situation.
One thing to keep in mind is that no car rental agency puts all the information regarding their different additional insurance policies on their website. In order to get that information, you will need to call them or visit their office in person.
Before you purchase any additional insurance, it's important that you read any and all information supplied by the car rental company -- or at the very least, have someone explain it to you and get your questions answered before signing and paying for additional car rental insurance.
Here are the pros and cons of buying additional insurance when you rent a car...
Money guru, Jean Chatzky offers 4 tips for taking a vacation that won't break the bank. One of the tips is to vacation at home, a new trend that is affectionately referred to as a “Staycation”.
It means you take a week off from work and stay home.
This is not a new phenomenon. Coming from a very meager background, I always thought a week’s vacation meant dad got the week off from work while the kids had to tip toe around and try not to make any noise. I am sure that this is not what Jean Chatzky had in mind when she wrote the article.
If you want to have a Staycation that is a lot more fun than playing “who can make the least noise,” I have some ideas that will take up a full week, save a ton of money, and make you feel like you had a real vacation.
Due to today's economy, many Americans are tempted to cancel vacations this year in lieu of saving money (or paying down credit cards and other debt).
It probably is a good idea to use vacation money to pay bills, especially if you are in debt. But being financially responsible doesn't necessarily mean that you need to deprive yourself or your family of a relaxing vacation.
If you find yourself in need of a vacation without the money to finance it, before you cancel your vacation plans altogether, here are 5 simple things you can do to keep your vacation plans on track.
Here's a collection of links that are jam-packed with money-saving ideas that everyone can use on a daily basis.
Enjoy!
Is saving money part of your New Year's resolution? Do you want to get your personal finances back on track this year?
I've listed 10 ways to take better care of your finances so that by the start of next year, you'll be in a better financial position.
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