OK, readers. Today is a big day at This Writer’s Wallet. It is the one-year anniversary of the first day I blogged here.
Celebration is in order, obviously. My blog and I are taking a little vacation for the next week. During this time, you can browse through the archives, take a look at some of my favorite posts, get a feel for who I am or (very important) comment here to win free coffee.
So here’s the deal. I’ve got a $10 Starbucks card going out to one randomly chosen commenter. To be eligible, you must:
(1) Leave a comment on this post.
(2) Be sure to include your e-mail address (or some contact info) when doing so, so I can get a hold of you if you win.
(3) Give us one money-related tip–anything that you think is a good rule of thumb or handy reminder or whatever.
That’s it. One week from today, I will select a random winner from the entries. It will be announced on the blog, and I will contact the winner directly.
Happy Blogoversary to me!
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5 April 2008 at 9:43 am
Congrats on your blogoversary!
I think the best money tip is simple – don’t waste.
This applies to everything in life – your time, your money, and the earth’s resources.
5 April 2008 at 10:55 am
When it comes to retirement savings, contribute in the following order:
1) Contribute to the 401(k) up to the employer match.
2) Contribute and max out Roth IRA.
3) Continue contributions to the 401(k) up to maximum limit.
5 April 2008 at 11:09 am
Congrats! My tip…. Know what you are spending on things and make sure it is in line with your priorities
5 April 2008 at 11:18 am
Congratulations! My tip is to have one spot where you keep all your bills as they come in so none of them go unpaid because they went astray. No late fees!
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5 April 2008 at 12:46 pm
Congrats on the blogoversary! I enjoy reading your stuff…
My tip: Deal with cash so you don’t go haywire with credit cards… I take out my budgeted cash each pay period and stick it in different envelopes–grocery, entertainment, miscellaneous, etc.–so it helps keep me honest and on budget.
5 April 2008 at 10:52 pm
Congrats on your anniversary! My tip – leave the plastic at home (including your debit card if you can) and rely on cash. Similar to Aristotle, cash has made me way more aware and accountable of my spending!
5 April 2008 at 11:00 pm
Congrats on your blogoversary.
My tip: Use coupons whenever possible. The savings really do add up
6 April 2008 at 5:59 am
My tip would be to buy in bulk if possible. We shop twice a month and it seems to help. Oh, and we use a lot of coupons too!
Thanks! I Loooove me some starbucks
6 April 2008 at 7:23 am
My tip is simple, and one that I’ve always done: re-use all your plastic shopping bags for garbage!
6 April 2008 at 9:52 am
When stopping at the store for one item, no not pick up other items you see and do not really need. Get that one item and get out of there.
6 April 2008 at 11:40 am
Congrats on the blogoversary!
My tip: try to find ways to re-create your favourite items from restaurants and coffee shops at home. Generally much much cheaper!
6 April 2008 at 10:09 pm
Congrats on your anniversary! My tip: Custom make your own coupon box by using an index card box and making your own index seperaters. Then always keep the box in your car so that you never forget it when you go to the store
7 April 2008 at 3:40 am
Happy blog-a-versary!
(I’m not a coffee drinker, so please don’t include me in your drawing.)
7 April 2008 at 3:46 am
oops, forgot my tip:
My official best tip ever is: Don’t worry. In general, it– whatever it is– is usually going to be ok.
7 April 2008 at 10:03 am
Happy Blogoversary! I know it must feel great to have accomplished so much in just one year.
My tip – When going grocery shopping ALWAYS make a list and stick to the list. It is also better not to go hungry.
7 April 2008 at 10:53 am
Happy Blogoversary!
My tip is to always shop the sales and to always use coupons.
7 April 2008 at 11:01 am
Tip: Live on less than you earn (somehow)!
7 April 2008 at 2:14 pm
Wow! Happy Blogoversary!
My best money-saving tip: Get your favorite bloggers to give you a Starbucks card so you don’t have to pay for it yourself…
Seriously, my best tip is to know where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there. That applies to money, career, relationships, and just about anything else.
8 April 2008 at 12:32 am
Congratulations!
Tip: Basic Economics, if you spend more than you have today than tomorrow you will have to spend less.
That is all that a recession is, it is an individual, organization, or nation that has practiced spending more than they have and gone into debt and then have to reduce spending so that they can still buy what they need, food, gas, AND service their debt.
Recession results when nations or individuals have overspent and have to reduce cash consumption.
I win
Steve
8 April 2008 at 8:37 am
If you shop at Thrift shops always ask about todays specials. They always have something on sale.
8 April 2008 at 6:33 pm
My tip would be to shop in re-sale shops for clothes (even though my kids say I should at least buy a new pair of jeans once in awhile from a “real” store!) I am not only getting a great deal for myself but giving back to the community too!
Thanks!
9 April 2008 at 1:53 pm
Congratulations!
My tip du jour is to give gifts at retail prices: buy on sale, gift at retail, and snowflake the difference!
9 April 2008 at 11:50 pm
Congrats!
Stock up on canned tuna when it’s on sale – it makes for a simple, delicious and cheap dinner with plenty of protein. I bought like 10 at Walgreens during the last sale for 80 cents each and it’s saved me a ton of money when I’m too lazy to cook and short on time.