Here To Help: Budget
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Advice for saving money on pet careWe love them, but cats and dogs can cost us plenty. However, Consumer Reports has identified ways to save money on pet care.
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Crowds hit Wake County library's book saleThis Saturday, it looked like Black Friday at a former Winn-Dixie supermarket in Raleigh. Crowds lined up outside, then rushed inside for the latest sale – on books.
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Save on appliance sales tax with weekend purchaseThe second annual Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday will take place in North Carolina Friday through Sunday.
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Brown bag lunches can be fun, affordableA lot of us are looking to eat healthier and save money. There is an easy and obvious place to start that can help accomplish both goals at one time: lunch.
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Cumberland County offering energy assistance helpThe Cumberland County Department of Social Services will begin accepting applications on Nov. 2 for its low income energy assistance program.
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Save time and money with SavvyDollar.orgMany of us are looking for ways to save money these days. Some of the best deals can come when you combine coupons with sales.
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'Missing money' find reveals flaws in notification processWRAL News has done many stories where people were thrilled to find out the state was holding money for them. The Craders were a different story. They were shocked and then angry. They didn't think their money was missing at all!
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Dollars saved with discount cardA discount card like the ZSpotCard can be a money-saver, connecting you to to deals, specials and promotions across the Triangle.
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Wilson church honored for discount groceriesAngel Food Ministries, a national discount-food distribution group, honored the Wilson church that was the first in North Carolina to join it.
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Piedmont program lets customers help each other with billsPiedmont Natural Gas launched the Share the Warmth Roundup. Customers who participate can opt to round up their monthly bill with the extra money going to a fund to pay the bills of the needy.
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Home improvement items resold at ReStoreAt the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County ReStore, 2420 Raleigh Blvd., you can buy discounted building materials and a lot more.
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Calculate expenses to see where money goesIdentify your monthly expenses, and see where your money is going.
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How to feed a family of four on $5Feeding your family can be expensive. But what if you could make dinner for a family of four for less than $5 a night? You can, with a strategy called "Meal Planning."
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Learn how to save at warehouse clubsShop along with 5 on Your Side to find out how you can save on warehouse clubs that claim to offer big discounts.
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Coupon queen shows how to get paid to buyFollow coupon-clipping queen Faye Prosser on shopping trip through CVS. She shows how to save big and even make money while buying everyday products.
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Students' plants sold for bargain pricesFor many of us, it is time to do some yard work, maybe plant flowers or a vegetable garden. However, most of us don't want to spend a lot of money these days. But there are ways to get great plants at bargain prices.
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Rush to refinance: Companies scramble to keep upFederal incentives and low interest rates are helping boost home sales. However, the reduced rates are also creating a rush to refinance.
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Have a kid? Buy used, not new, to save cashThe Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets holds a sale twice a year of gently used items to help members and the general public save money on items they will generally only use a few months.
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Good as new: Save by buying these things usedFive on Your Side found 10 areas where the savings are significant if you purchase 'new to you.'
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Credit card companies 'reward' customers with higher ratesThe credit card industry is trying to boost revenue as the tough economy leads to rising default rates, and once-loyal customers are also being made to foot the bill.
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Has your credit limit been slashed?Rising interest rates, higher minimum payments and lowered limits are some of the ways credit card companies pass on the pain. GOLO users share ways to fight back.
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Gold-buying parties offer golden opportunitiesThe secondary gold market is big business these days as gold prices show strength compared with other commodities. With gold prices high, gold-buying parties are becoming a golden opportunity for people looking to make some quick cash.
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Triangle families find ways to stretch scarce dollarsLocal families faced with a financial challenge shared some of their own money-stretching tips to help others spend – and save – more purposefully in 2009.
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Facing a power shut-down? Your utliity can helpDon't wait until you're faced with losing your electricity to get help. Local utilities say they can help you manage your payments, and local organizations can, too.
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Tight economy produces surge in refinancingHomeowners looking to cut back monthly expenses are refinancing their mortgages to take advantage of low interest rates.
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Save on some new cars through a credit unionNeed a new car but unsure if you can afford it in these uncertain times? A new deal from General Motors and Chrysler could help you with your decision.
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Carpooling's social network: The idea is gaining tractionInnovation Exchange: Web site launched in South Carolina looks to streamline the carpooling concept while helping the environment and saving users a few pennies along the way.
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Woman battles with bank over paying extra on loanMelissa Cape got a home equity line of credit with Wells Fargo to help with some medical bills. She wanted to pay extra toward the principal to pay off the loan sooner, but that ended up not being as easy as she thought.
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More T-Mobile customers complain of text chargesSince a 5 On Your Side report on excessive text message charges, more customers have come forward with the same problem.
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