You Want Sales? You Got ‘Em

Posted by adamhart Yesterday at 7:48 am

Everywhere. Sales, sales, and more sales. Stores are offering discounts early on, hoping to give a boost to the holiday shopping season, which is expected to be hit hard by the economic struggles. NECN’s Latoyia Edwards takes us through some of those discount sale details…
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Is it time to lock in oil? Maybe…

Posted by Ted McEnroe November 19, 2008 (2 days ago) at 8:04 pm

For a while now, financial advisor Barry Armstrong has been telling his clients not to lock in on heating oil. But now, Armstrong says, he’s changing his tune. Listen here for his explanation.

OK, it’s not exactly a cost SAVER…

Posted by Ted McEnroe November 12, 2008 (2 weeks ago) at 7:12 pm

But if you are blessed enough to get through on the web or on the phone for Red Sox tickets that first weekend they go on sale, the fact that they froze ticket prices for the 2009 season does make those tickets feel more like a bargain.

Of course, meteorologist Tim Kelley is spinning it a little differently in his head - he just pointed out it’s equally accurate to note the Sox missed a chance to really win with the fans by cutting some ticket prices.

Touche, Mr. Kelley. Touche.

How would you save money on sports tickets? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Save money with wood boilers, just not in N. Smithfield

Posted by asonfist November 12, 2008 (2 weeks ago) at 10:41 am

North Smithfield has become the first town in the Ocean State to restrict wood boilers, a cheap source of heat. The new regulations come after an increasing number of Rhode Islanders turned to wood boilers as the cost of oil and electricity skyrocketed.
The boilers can produce thick clouds of black smoke.
Information from: www.projo.com.

Free Veterans Day Dinner

Posted by Courtney November 11, 2008 (2 weeks ago) at 12:39 pm

A tasty thank-you to all our veterans from Zebra’s Bistro in Medfield, MA. Owner Craig Neubecker says, “I wish I could shake the hand of every Veteran, sit down with them and buy them dinner, say thank you for all they have done for us.” This Veterans Day, he’s doing exactly that. From 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight, all veterans will get a free entrée. Reservations are recommended. Zebra’s Bistro, 21 North Street, Medfield, MA. (508)359-4100. zebrasbistro.com.

‘Throwing logs in the fireplace won’t save you money’

Posted by asonfist November 10, 2008 (2 weeks ago) at 2:47 pm

What do you need to think about when looking to save money on heating oil this winter? Louise Sacco of www.frugalyankee.com offers some expert advice.

Yes, it’s time to think about taxes again

Posted by Ted McEnroe November 10, 2008 (2 weeks ago) at 11:45 am

We know, we know. You have enough going on watching your nest egg shrivel like a raisin, and trying to figure out how to handle the holidays this year. But it is time to think about saving on your taxes for 2009 - with things you can do right now. Susan Powers of the Armstrong Advisory Group has some Money Monday suggestions.

Sharing your (wasted) spending stories

Posted by Ted McEnroe November 6, 2008 (3 weeks ago) at 1:25 pm

OK, this one won’t make you save money immediately, but it does let you have a little fun with the money you have already wasted. The National Endowment for Financial Education has launched a new website at spendster.org that lets you track just how much money you have spent on things that you don’t use, never needed, or just bought on a whim.

The site lets you post videos telling your stories, provides ways to calculate the effect of your wasted spending (by factoring in credit card interest, and so on versus saving the money), and so on. I have only played with it a little, but it does seem to take some of the pain out of where you’ve somehow spent all that cash.

Here’s one video example:

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What to do this weekend

Posted by Courtney October 30, 2008 (4 weeks ago) at 11:10 am

Haunted Happenings
Put on your witch’s hat, grab your broomstick and head to Salem, MA, better known this time of year as the Halloween capital of the world. Check out the fabulous costumes, have dinner with the dead, and listen to chilling tales. All weekend. Most events are free.

Pumpkin Ale Festival
Sample some of the best beer the fall has to offer at Cambridge Brewing Company’s annual festival. Friday, beginning at 5 p.m.

Veggie Delight
Load up on free (and yummy!) food at the annual Boston Vegeterian Food Festival. Saturday from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center. Free admission & samples.

JetBlue soaring

Posted by Courtney October 22, 2008 (5 weeks ago) at 11:42 am

It’ll soon be easier to get cheap tickets out of Boston’s Logan Airport. JetBlue is expanding…and adding hundreds of jobs while it’s at it. NECN’s Scot Yount reports.

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