Tag: finance

How To Use Technology to Save Money in Everyday Life

This is a guest post by Jesse Nowlin.

Years ago one had to venture out to the local river to wash their clothing, and everything took forever.  Today, thanks to technology, we have much easier solutions, but they often come at a high price. While you can have a washing machine that will tweet you when your clothes are clean, this doesn’t help you if buying such a machine breaks the bank! Here is an essential list of ways modern technology can save you money in your everyday life.

Shopping First off – NEVER go shopping when you’re hungry. Do you send your spouse to the store and forget to give them the shopping list? Maybe you always forget it on the kitchen counter? If you have a smartphone (most do these days), you can use an app to store and sync lists with your significant other/roommate.  Here are 3 Apps you can use to keep your lists synced and organized: 1. 2Do – http://www.2doapp.com/

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5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Buying Gifts And Start Giving Cash

Yesterday, Alicia and I sat down and planned our birthday party next year. We decided to put NO GIFT, CASH ONLY on our invitations . We are Asian [ I am not lying, even one of us looks mixed, and the other looks Hawaiian].  Asian gives cash for all kind of thing from wedding, birthday, store opening to funeral. Many of you might think it is a lazy and crazy idea, but just hold on and let me explain why you should do the same this holiday season.

 

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