Google AdSense is now offering a more interesting layout style for ads. Most Web 2.0 style sites sport rounded edges and Google now makes sure that AdSense ad units can also do the same.
If you check the setup page for AdSense for content, you’d notice a new feature called “Corner Styles.” It’s a drop-down [...]

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It seems that made-for-Adsense (MFA) blacklisting is affecting the rest of us earning from Adsense. Digital Inspiration reports of a seemingly across-the-board drop in Adsense earnings by publishers. Coincidentally this is happening during the time when Google cracks down on MFA sites.
Adsense publishers report that earnings per click (EPCs) are down. Clickthrough rates (CTRs) are [...]

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What’s the difference? Well, let me share this little anecdote of my recent purchase to explore the two concepts.
I’m a strict penny-pincher and I’ve been often criticized by friends and family of my extreme frugality which actually treads the realm of miserliness. I feel bad spending a reasonable amount of money. Perhaps it’s because I [...]

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Subscriptions are sometimes the better route than to buy magazines off the stands at full price. Subscriptions can sometimes save you a couple or so copies a year or get some value-added gifts for your troubles. But magazine subscriptions can be quite expensive in the long run.
If you’re only out for a great reads (and [...]

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With all the digital wizardry available for thieves and crooks to use, it’s hard to keep your money safe, especially with your alternatives to personal banking like using ATMs, credit cards, even mobile banking. But what gives thieves instant access to your bank account readily once they pick your pocket would be you bank cards [...]

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One of the dangers of business is collection – getting paid, especially with small business that do not have that large a capital to sustain operations. One way to curb this danger is to ask for a deposit or down payment for the service or product.
While it can be a turn-off to customers if handled [...]

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Savings can come from all sorts of things – pennypinching, living frugally, discounts, rebates, but one area that you can really make a lot of savings is knowing how to spend wisely. A bulk of our spending comes from purchases – food, commodities, staples, and luxuries. The key is to be a sensible buyer. Here [...]

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A few weeks ago, I posted these handy tips on saving on grocery bills. Commenters, mamaloo and Isabel have both brought up one of the most important things when grocery shopping – the list.

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Bidding on eBay can really have you score a lot of bargains on a lot of things. However, in the vast number of products and sellers online, you may miss out on some really great deals if you don’t search hard enough. Especially when sellers aren’t too keen on typing titles and descriptions.
That’s where search [...]

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Paying taxes suck most of the time. That is, unless you live somewhere your tax is wisely used on social services. Then at least you get the most of what you pay your state. But in general, no one really wants to pay taxes. Especially small business owners. Doing the numbers can be a real [...]

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Maybe you’ve seen this on bumper stickers or some playful store window signs:
“Try our easy credit plan: 100% down, 0 months to pay, 0 interest.”
Makes sense, especially for those frugality freaks who avoid buying on credit and credit cards like the plague. Spending money that you already have is always best. No hassles and no [...]

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Here are some money saving tips when going to the grocery:

Shop alone. Kids could lead you astray from your prepared budget.
Shop when full. The hungrier you are, the more food items you will tend to put in your cart.
Familiarize yourself with your grocery store’s layout. Look on the higher and lower shelves. The expensive items [...]

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It has been my self principle not to spend money that I don’t have. And to support that, I believe in a one credit card policy. Some thrift-freaks may avoid plastic like the end of days but there are some salient points in keeping a credit card. What factors should you look into when choosing [...]

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Most of the things we use today, we’ve learned years ago. Sure, there are so many discussions on nature and nurture but I think it’s best to have each one reinforce the other positively.
One of these things is spending. While we don’t want to bring up misers, we also don’t want them to grow up [...]

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I’ve been on a pep talk mode for the past couple of days so pardon me if I’m sounding like a some motivation coach. But we all need that little push once in a while so here’s another one.
Yesterday I wrote a few tips on attaining goals. So what goals are you working on right [...]

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