More Money Savers

Five on Your Side's Monica Laliberte shares additional money-saving tips.

  1. Breaking into music without breaking your budget

    John Augusta owns Music Go Round in Cary – one of several stores that buy and sell new and used musical instruments.

    1. Jul. 23, 2008
  2. Save money on back to school clothes

    Parents and children are finding ways to get designer clothing for less by hitting stores like Plato’s Closet. The Cary store is filled with clothes that were once in someone else’s closet.

    1. Jul. 22, 2008
  3. Play It Again Sports gives big discounts

    A Cary store helps equip adults and children healthy, fun sports – at a steep discount.

    1. Jul. 22, 2008
  4. Haggling for a better price can work

    Haggling for a better price is common when buying a new car or home, but a survey shows that negotiating can bring the price down on other things as well.

    1. Apr. 16, 2008
  5. Want to give and get stuff for free? Try freecycling

    From furniture to frying pans to fishing rods – if there’s something in your home you no longer need, why not give it to someone who can use it?

    1. Apr. 1, 2008
  6. Tips to make community sustainability work for you, #3

    Tips for business to promote and advance community sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity and economic prosperity.

    1. Jun. 1, 2008
  7. What are the best credit cards?

    A Consumer Reports survey revealed the best and worst credit cards and what issuers give top deals and service.

    1. Oct 22, 2007
  8. Throw a great holiday party without tossing the budget

    It's easy to get seduced by beautiful, but often costly, party invitations. But if you're throwing a budget soiree, aim to keep costs down from the start.

    1. Jun. 23, 2008
  9. suggestions anyone?

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  10. How are you saving money?

    Your best suggestions could earn you a visit from Monica.

    1. May. 21, 2008