Save Some Money

Perhaps you missed the press release, but February 21-28, 2010 is America Saves Week.  As did I, you may ask yourself, what’s this and why should I care?  For me, it only took one glance at my not-so-much savings account for me to want more information. 
I work best saving money when I don’t know I’m [...]

Last Minute Shopping? Don’t Lose Your Financial Head

December 21, 2009 by blackgirlgrown  
Filed under saving money, shopping

Last minute Christmas shopping is usually when all financial sense goes out of the window. If you’re still shopping for that perfect gift, keep the following advice and tips in mind:

When in doubt, don’t buy it. Just get a gift card.
Afrobella has some great gift ideas for natural sistas (t-shirts, hair products, etc.).
For [...]

Get Your Black Friday Deals On

November 23, 2009 by blackgirlgrown  
Filed under saving money, shopping

I’ve never been much for Black Friday deals. My mother is into it and would drag me to Kohl’s or Wal-Mart at 7 am to get a $20 DVD player. It has to be about the excitement of the deal, and not the actual purchase. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve gotten some great deals but [...]

Do You Really Need A Landline Telephone?

November 16, 2009 by blackgirlgrown  
Filed under saving money, technology

I must admit I haven’t answered my home phone in months it seems.  The only people who call me at home are people I don’t know.  These include telemarketers, rogue bill collectors looking for some strange man that doesn’t live in my house, and wrong number callers.
I typically check my home voicemail once it gets [...]

Bulking Up May Not Save You Money

November 4, 2009 by blackgirlgrown  
Filed under saving money

I’ve never been a fan of buying in bulk. As a matter of fact, I’ve got friends and family members that take the notion a little too seriously. I’m all for saving money, but not at the expense of towering rolls of paper towel I have nowhere to put. Now it appears that it may [...]