Rewards Programs!

In today's economy it is a good idea to enroll into a " Rewards Program." You can do it with airlines, hotels, grocery stores, etc. You get points when you purchase something with the company and after a bit your points really start to rack up. You can exchange your points for airline miles, free nights at different hotels, food discounts and more. When I was traveling a lot around the United States for work, I enrolled in a number of rewards programs which have really paid off. It is free to join, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

" Make your own decisions, you know yourself better than anyone else."
-Brandon Zornado

Look for coupons!

Every week the Sunday paper is filled with different ads that have a variety of coupons. Believe it or not, they are actually really good deals and you can save a lot of money using them at different stores. Fred Meyers also puts out a weekly paper with different coupons for items in their store. It usually comes out on Sunday as well and it is good for the entire week. Don't be hesitant about using coupons, because most people do it. Take a little time and cut out the one's that you might use and then when you go shopping you will see how much you can really save.

" Take the time to find the right price." -Brandon Zornado

New Year's Resolutions!

New Year's Eve is tomorrow, which means it is the last day before the new year of 2010. Each year people always make resolutions that they end up not following through with all the way. This year, how about we make goals for ourselves that we can reach. If you set too high of goals, then you might get discouraged and become let down. Make some goals to better your health and help you save some money throughout these hard times. Have fun with your goals and enjoy them. They are not meant to torture you and make your life worse, they are to make it better and help you feel good about yourself. I hope that everyone has a wonderful new year's eve tomorrow and that all of their wishes come true.

" Believe in yourself, dont give up on something you want."
-Brandon Zornado

Conserve!

The economy is still down and who really knows when it will get better. During this time of year, we tend to spend more because of Christmas and everything else involved with the Holiday's. However we can be smart about how we spend, so that our bank account doesn't feel it as much. Try to stay in and cook meals, there are so many different recipes out there. Believe me, you save a lot of money eating in. The electric bills are always higher during the colder winter months so find a comfortable temperature for your heater and leave it. Do not keep adjusting it, because it will have to work harder and it will cost you more. When you are not watching the TV, turn it off and always make sure to turn off any lights that you were using when you are finished. There are many different ways too conserve, but I just wanted to point out the obvious one's to help you save some money.

" Conserve a little and save a lot." -Brandon Zornado