Archive for the ‘Money’ Category

GE Appliances Is Up For Sale

May 15, 2008

General Electric announced to the world its looking to sell one of its longest standing businesses.  The news of GE Appliances being up for sale will have impact to many people across the United States and other countries.  The Appliances business is headquarted in Louisville, KY but has many outlying production, warehouses and sales facilities though out the country.  Fort Wayne Indiana is one of the other towns that could be impacted by the sale of GE Appliances.  Who can imagine a world without the GE logo we’ve come to know, trust, and seek out not being on our can openers and microwaves

Save Money When Paying High Gas Prices

May 10, 2008

We are all g,etting hit hard by the high prices of gas for our cars and the expense of buying groceries.  Finding ways to save money during this economic slow down is a must.  There are many ways that people can choose to save money but here are a few of my ideas

 

other savings ideas include:

Buy used items from online auctions or local garage sale for non necessity items. I for one started buying used golf equipment to help save money

 

Planting a garden – why not grow your own vegetables such as potatoes, corn, tomatoes, beans, lettuce and other items that are getting rather expensive at the local markets. 

 

Riding a bike instead of driving is an excellent way to cut back on the high costs of gas prices as well as get some much  needed exercise.

 

Cut coupons – If there was ever a time to save money with coupons and rebates now is definitely it.

 

Don’t use your air conditioning unless absolutely necessary,  heating and cooling costs have drastically increased right along with the fuel prices for our cars.  Take the time to get used to the warmer weather and avoid the air conditioner at the first sign of hot weather.