There's nothing better than seeing live music with a group of friends, but like any night out, the whole experience can get pretty pricey. Looking to save some money so you can see as much music as possible? Check out these four tried-and-true tips for smart concert-going. Buy tickets early. If there's a show you're dying to see, don't put off buying tickets. Look for presale opportunities by Read more

A week full of savings can mean a lot of money in your pocket — but that's only if you stick to your budget on your weekends, too. Stay savvy and alert, and keep from spending more than you need to. To make it easier on you, follow these tips and come up with a weekend game plan that doesn't involve digging into your wallet again and again. Be Social and Cost-Saving — Plan a social activity Read more

A week full of savings can mean a lot of money in your pocket — but that's only if you stick to your budget on your weekends, too. Stay savvy and alert, and keep from spending more than you need to. To make it easier on you, follow these tips and come up with a weekend game plan that doesn't involve digging into your wallet again and again. Be Social and Cost-Saving — Plan a social activity Read more

Everyone has a different figure for his or her emergency savings fund, and I'm wondering what yours is. There are a couple of different strategies out there. Some people advocate saving up to three months of post tax salary, others recommend covering up to six months of living expenses, and there are those who think $1,000 is enough. I definitely think you should save more than that, and I Read more

Ask anybody and they'll tell you weekly expenses add up quick. No matter how careful you budget, the tally adds up. You need to eat and have a little fun here and there, after all. Here are a few of my favorite guides to saving during the workweek. 10 Time-of-Day Discounts, From A.M. to P.M. — Timing is everything. Money-saving opportunities can be found all day long — if you arrive at the Read more

Reader princessjaslew asks for help on how to save while she's a student. Pitch in with your suggestions below. Here's my problem: I'm still a student in my last year of school. While hearing about what I can do about budget and credit card debt has been very, very helpful, I don't really know what I can do now to reduce or eliminate debt while still a student on the cusp of starting a new Read more