PricePlease.com is an online service that monitors price changes on specified products and alerts consumers of these changes where online shoppers can choose from two different ways to save.

Two types of Alerts:

1. Price Drop Alert monitors desired products for you in advance before any major purchases.  It will send you a price change notification via email so that you are not attached to the computer.  It does the work for you which makes it a lot easier for you to continue with your day-to-day activities without interruption.  The alerts only last 30 days, however, you can always start your price alert all over again.
2. Refund Alert allows you to track items recently purchased and request a refund.  This is called the refund alert which monitors the price reduction.  Some retailers have their own price protection policy which automatically refunds the customer the monetary difference of your purchase price and the reduced price.
   

E-mail Alerts

You can set up a valid email address to receive price changes alert of desired items purchased or for future purchases. You also have the option to decline email alerts if you wish.  This is a very user friendly site which allows you to change or edit your account.

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

According to Yahoo News, as of late fall the stimulus program is offering anywhere between $50 to $200 to anyone who purchases high-efficiency household appliances.  This money is from President Obama’s economic stimulus bill passed this February.   According to the article, the details of the program vary from state to state.   With these new high-efficient appliances, not only can families expect to get great discounts, they can expect to save on the cost of energy which will in turn help stimulate the economy.  The best part is, there is direct NO TRADE-IN with appliances.

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

Ask for One Month’s Rent Free:

It is difficult for landlords to find great tenants to fill vacancies.  If you are a reliable and good tenant any landlord today would be willing to accomodate you.  You can either ask for a break or try extending the lease.  By extending the lease you can make a deal to pay less on your rent for agreeing to stay longer.  Think about it, both sides wins.

Get a Free Workout with a Trainer:

Stop by your local gym and tell them you are new in the area and  you are looking to find the right gym or studio to join.  You’d be surprise of the complimentary class or free trial period offered to you.

Free Night Out:

Look in your newspaper and check out the culture section that has information about openings at art galleries and various cultural events.  Also, check out metromix.com.  You can go to events that offer free wine, cheese and entertainment or “visual stimulation.”

Free Hotel Upgrade:

Just ask for it.  Many hotels carry empty rooms.  Say to the receptionist or manager, “can I get an upgrade for my stay here?”  Most likely, you’ll be happy you asked.

Free Shopping Spree:

Join freecycle.org for e-mail alerts about clothes, appliances, housewares, electronics and other items that locas are giving away.  If you are looking for a specific item, don’t be afraid to post it.  You might just get what you request.

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

Make Your Own Coffee (Save between $540 to $1,500 annually)

Negotiate lower Credit Card Rates

Compare major services such as phone, cable, cell phone service

Monitor Accounts

Change filter on Air Conditioner (Conserve Energy and Save Money)

Join an online DVD rental service.  If you’ve already tried you library, check out Blockbuster or Netflix (netflix.com)

Adjust your Insurance policies and save between 15 to 30%

Get more out of Banking: Try internet banks such as, ingdirect.com, etrade.com, hsbcdirect.com and make your money work your by yielding more interest on every penny you save.

Conserve energy and money by using less energy.  Consider fluorescent light bulbs and changing the filter on  your air-conditioning and heating system.

Cut back on personal costs.  Consider beauty schools to get your spa treatments, nails and hair care.  Also, consider dental schools to get your cleaning and annual checkups if you do not have any insurance.

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

To save money, try:

www.dinnerbroker.com (get up to 30% off bill for making off-peak reservations).

www.opentable.com (get off-peak rewards and points for each reservation, redeemable for $20 at any of the 8,000 participating eateries).

www.restaurant.com (buy a gift certificate for $25 or $10 and receive dinning at a greater value)

www.entertainment.com (get coupon books and save lots of money on your daily spending)

Financial Blessings,
Nisha E.

You saw Right. You can get two pairs of eyeglasses and a free eye exam for only $69.95. And kids have an even better package; they get one eye ware with a one year protection plan where one pair is $10 and two is $15. If you can beat that, please share ;).

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses has disposable contacts for as low as $12.49.

If you chose to join the Eyecare Club, you can save even more. If you chose, pay $99 for a 3-year plan (a savings of $512) and $139 on a 5-year plan (a savings of $899).

Check them out. Call 1-800-TWO-PAIR (896-7247) or go to TWO PAIR.

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers.

Excerpt from www.soyouwanna.com

An Air Courier is someone who travels without luggage to fill a seat a company has purchased in order to send goods or papers. So you simply take a seat that otherwise would be physically empty. Companies resell the tickets at massively discounted prices because they need a warm body to accompany their stuff and make sure it gets where it needs to go. It can also be cheaper for a company to sell the seat at a major discount than to send the stuff over via airmail. The benefits to the company are 1) the swift transportation of important items and 2) faster customs clearance than regular cargo.

The benefit to you is a cheap ticket, anywhere from 50% off or more. The drawback of being a courier is the possible lack of advance notice about your flight and traveling with only a carry-on bag, especially for longer trips. But it’s crazy cheap, especially for international flights.

Note that most courier travel companies require you to become their member for an annual fee. Some places to contact include:

* The International Association of Air Travel Couriers
* Worldwide Courier Association
* The Air Courier Directory
* Now Voyager Travel
* Global Courier Travel
* Courier Travel News

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.

{Directly excerpted from DonateMyDress.org}

[This site] is the first national campaign designed to encourage girls around the country to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to those who cannot afford to finance the costly experience of going to their prom, sweet 16, quinceañera or formal on their own. The site features a directory of local dress drive organizations across the U.S. that will enable girls to easily find out where in their local markets they can donate a dress or [RECEIVE ONE]. In addition, DonateMyDress.org contains information on upcoming local events, a photo gallery of real girls donating and receiving dresses, as well as links to content on prom and quinceañera planning, hair and makeup tips, and other worthy causes.

DonateMyDress.org is part of the Hearst Teen Network, which includes the industry’s leading teen brands — CosmoGIRL!, Seventeen and TEEN — as well as MisQuinceMag.com, MyPromStyle.com, eCRUSH.com and eSPIN.com. With more than three million monthly unique visitors, the Hearst Teen Network is one of the top 10 ranked entertainment news web sites, according to ComScore Media Metrix.

UPCOMING EVENT:

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NATIONAL DRESS DRIVE
March 14th-March 31st
Drop off a dress at any Saks location to receive a 20% discount on a new dress.
*Meet Ashley Greene at the kick-off in NYC on Saturday, March 14 in NYC, 1pm-4pm!

Financial Blessings,

Nisha E.