http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:12:23 -0700 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:47:24 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Real-estate-cheapness-part-3?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   If you're interested in learning more about foreclosures/ property auctions, you will also want to take a look at Bid4Assets.com.  I would say don't pay a service fee for "foreclosure" lists when it's so easy to just check t... real estate Fri, 08 May 2009 15:47:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Real-estate-cheapness-part-3?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-More-about-real-estate?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   Since we're talking about real estate, I would also like to mention that there are some screamin' deals to be out there as long as you're prepared to buy and hold, and (in some cases) willing to do some work.   Here in L.A., we have th... real estate Fri, 08 May 2009 15:14:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-More-about-real-estate?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Large-Hearted-Boy--Great-music-free-downloads?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner As you might know, I had two books come out this week ( Hollywood Car Wash:  a novel) and Million Dollar Website, a non-fiction business book).  I've included the links to get those at a discount on Amazon, because we are all about saving ... free stuff Fri, 08 May 2009 15:13:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Large-Hearted-Boy--Great-music-free-downloads?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Do-it-yourself--file-for-property-tax-review?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   If you own property in Los Angeles that you bought within the last five years, chances are something good can come out of this economic downturn for you.   You might be eligible for a "Decline in Value Reassessment&quot... saving money Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:09:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Do-it-yourself--file-for-property-tax-review?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Natural-Cleaning-Solutions-Part-I-AllPurpose-Cleaner?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner    Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowban... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:47:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Natural-Cleaning-Solutions-Part-I-AllPurpose-Cleaner?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Design-on-the-cheap-part-3?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   I'm sure you've heard this one by now, but Target has been contracting with some very cool designers to make some cool stuff for some time.  Target has carried (or is currently carrying) designed by Isaac Mizrahi, Alexander McQue... saving money Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:58:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Design-on-the-cheap-part-3?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Sale-at-Childrens-Place?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   Just got a hot tip on a sale at Children's Place, where my friend J. just got 20 (that's right, TWENTY) items for her five year old for $100.  Yes, that's a $12 swimsuit, then 19 other items like shorts, t-shirts, and leggings, plus sh... sales Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:05:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Sale-at-Childrens-Place?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Design-on-the-cheap-part-2?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   Next stop on my "designers for less" tour = JC Penney, which has recently been making news for carrying clothing lines by Charlotte Ronson ( I Heart Ronson) , Nicole Miller (Nicole), and Bisou Bisou.  Firs... saving money Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:55:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Design-on-the-cheap-part-2?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Spend-to-save--the-PowerCost-monitor?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner I’ve seen several gadgets lately that I would put under the category “spend to save,” which could also be thought of as “things that will pay for themselves in a year or less.” For instance, if you ... long term savings Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Spend-to-save--the-PowerCost-monitor?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Design-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   I've been reading a lot lately about how retail or lower-priced stores are hiring big-name designers to do clothing lines for them, presumably to convert a high-end audience and get them to come check out places like H & M or Ta... long term savings Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:26:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Design-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d10-99-thanks?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner With the growing popularity of 99 cent stores throughout the country, you should be able to find one of these in your town, either now or very soon.  Shop at these stores for things like dish soap, toothpaste, canned goods—even socks!&nbs... money saving tips Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:13:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d10-99-thanks?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Try-a-money-fast?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner Every once in awhile, just for fun, I try to see how long I can go without spending any money at all-- that is to say, eat and use stuff that I already have in the house, find free entertainment (like a walk on the beach, watching something online, ... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:34:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Try-a-money-fast?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Fill-up-your-freezer?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner   This one came to me DIRECTLY from a woman at the power company, when I called to ask why my bill was so high one month.  She asked if I usually kept my freezer/ refrigerator less than full—she said that (besides central heat and air... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:32:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Fill-up-your-freezer?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Get-free-education-online?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner If you're recently unemployed or looking to change jobs (or simply augment existing skills to shore up the job you have), there are many places online now where you can get absolutely free education!  Definitely check into these sites before p... free stuff Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:02:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Get-free-education-online?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Not-your-fathers-auto-club?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner If you think AAA is just a service to tow your car if it breaks down, think again. If you do any kind of traveling, an auto club (AAA) membership is probably going to be worth your while, even if you never end up needing a tow.Here's an example: the... saving money Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:48:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Not-your-fathers-auto-club?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Send-away-for-savings?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner  Did you know that by joining the "mail order prescription" plan offered by your insurance company, you can get up to three months' worth of prescriptions filled at once, for one co-pay?  Yep-- this service is also offered by b... long term savings Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:21:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Send-away-for-savings?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Free-music-sampler?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner Can't make it to Austin for South by Southwest this year?  Not a problem.  Now you can download a free 10-song sampler of the artists featured by NPR Music at the South by Southwest music festival. Here's how to make it happen:  Cli... free stuff Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:47:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Free-music-sampler?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Save-the-receipt-save-your-money?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner  This is going to save you at least a couple of dollars sometime this year, and even if it doesn't, I have to tell it to you on principle.Always save your receipts, in case something doesn't fit, or doesn't work, or you don't like it, or you ... money saving tips saving money who knew? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:47:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Save-the-receipt-save-your-money?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Shop-till-you-dropfor-less?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner I might have mentioned before, I'm a big fan of places like H & M (website has locations only) and Topshop, which I usually mix with high-end denim and shoes from Payless (I am not kidding, you should check them out-- that's an Alice + Olivia f... clothing Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:08:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Shop-till-you-dropfor-less?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Watch-tv-online-for-free?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner If you're trying to cut back your monthly bills and have decided to do without cable, did you know that you can still see many of your favorite shows?  Hulu.com has a huge amount of episodes ranging from current programming (like House and Satu... money saving tips free stuff Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:22:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2678-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Watch-tv-online-for-free?cid=exrss-LA-Saving-Money-Examiner