Entries tagged Finances

When does “Cash for Refrigerators” start in your state?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 11:36am PST for the_conscious_consumer 44 Comments

Get the most out of this latest stimulus program, while saving energy and money at home. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Shopping, How-To, Electronics, Government, Tips, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
How to live well on less income

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:30pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 10 Comments

One family voluntarily lives on less than the median national income and gives away most of their salary to charity. Learn from their happy, affordable lifestyle when times are tough. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Food and Drink, Los Angeles, Charity, Tips, House, Saving Money
How to get ready for Cash for Caulkers

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jan 5, 2010 1:52pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 101 Comments

The proposed homeowner stimulus program hasn't started yet, but you can prepare now. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Government, Tips, House, Saving energy at home
Last-minute tax deductions

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:06pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

You don't need an accountant to knock a few bucks off your taxes before the end of the year. Read full post »
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OK residents can buy an electric car for less than $900

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:17pm PST for ecogeek 2 Comments

If you live in Oklahoma, you have until December 31, 2009, to buy an electric car for about $900. Through a combination of federal and state tax credits, the Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Electric Cars, Cars
The five most affordable, fuel-efficient cars of 2010

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Dec 8, 2009 10:27am PST for daily_green_news 7 Comments

You don't need a hybrid to get great mileage. These new gas-sippers cost less than $15k too. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Shopping, Reviews, Cars, Saving gas, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Eight everyday ways to cut costs and live efficiently

By Edward Ebbert Posted Thu Oct 8, 2009 3:18pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 7 Comments

Thanks in large part to the current economic woes, Americans have started looking for ways to make our lives more efficient. At the same time, people are beginning to recognize the real impacts of waste, from Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Tips, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
How to find cash hidden in your house

By Cameron Bard Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009 10:46am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 11 Comments

Look around the house, and you could find $150 to nearly $850 a year. Just make a few small changes to save energy and money. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Cleaning, Tips, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money
Are we charging the planet into ruin?

By Jeff Yeager Posted Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:30am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments

Credit cards can get us in trouble with the environment, as well as creditors. Read full post »
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10 iPhone apps that will save you money

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:34am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 5 Comments

Find shopping deals, save gas, even get more exercise, thanks to free or inexpensive programs for your phone. Read full post »
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