The Mogo Blog

Breaking The Piggy Bank: Spare Change and Huge Benefits

Does spare change really matter? It can, if you take it seriously! Around our house, we use it as a sort of alternate emergency fund. Having large jugs of change sitting around is entertaining and fun when you go to cash it in. It’s a conversation piece, and a great way to teach kids to count if you have young ones at home. Five benefits of all that spare change: 1)     If someone breaks in a heavy jug full of change is an effective weapon! It’s also an effective solution to an empty gas tank.

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4 Household Items That Save You Money

OK… household items are nowhere near as exciting as cool gadgets… well, unless they save you a ton of money. Here are four simple household items that will save you a ton of money this year! 1) A water filter: Water filter / pitcher combos are cheaper than ever before and are exceptionally beneficial for those of you who buy bottled water.  Bottled water not only is expensive but ninety percent of them are nothing more than tap water run through a filter, which you can do yourself with a water

The Fine Art of Negotiation

Did you know that you can negotiate the prices on nearly everything you purchase? You could be saving money on everything from taking a cab to your home energy bills just by having a few simple conversations. A lot of people are afraid to negotiate because they think it’s rude, or they are afraid of a confrontation. Don’t be afraid! There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to negotiate. Here are a few simple tips: 1) Negotiate before services are performed – If you visit your hairdresse

3 Games That Save You Money

Saving money can be more fun than you think – it’s also the easiest way to help any kids get money smart early. So gather up the family or grab a friend and try out these games together. Laughter + saving is the best medicine in my book! Game #1:  Seek and Find The Stakes: A cold ice cream treat Instructions: Set a timer for five minutes (any timer will do, use the one on your stove or microwave). Have your family get together with you and “hunt down” all the spare change in your house or you