The power play of couponing is combining sales with coupons. Of course when you really need to buy something there are times when you cannot wait for a sale and would love to have just a coupon. There are many places to find coupons for free. 8 … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Why We Give Our Kids a Responsibility and Chore Chart and Pay for Chores
Being a parent is tough. It starts with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and around the clock feedings. Slowly those parenting requirements morph into money, responsibility, and independence. How is it that the little baby that fit so comfortably … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Become Financially Stable
Sometimes it may feel like becoming financially stable is impossible. The bills keep coming and the amount of income coming in doesn't add up to the money owed. I have watched my parents struggled with money my whole life and can say I have been on … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Shopping Tricks
Shopping at thrift stores is exhilarating when you find the right items. There are some days I go thrift store shopping and leave feeling like I won the lottery and other days aren't as productive. There are a few different types of thrift store … [Read more...]
Responsibility and Chore Chart for Kids with Printable Chore Chart
Parenthood is filled with so many unknowns. As our girls get older one thing that we struggle with is defining responsibilities and creating a chore chart for kids. Everyone grew up differently. Some houses paid for grades while others gave an … [Read more...]
How to Create a Budget
Budgets are necessary. Consider this, you would never climb to the top of a mountain without creating a plan and taking the necessary supplies. Likewise, reaching your financial goals requires a plan for spending and saving. Creating a budget isn’t … [Read more...]
50 Little Ways to Save Hundreds of Dollars
By thinking smart and acting smart you will be able to save hundreds of dollars throughout the year. With the money that you are saving you can establish your emergency fund, grow your savings, and add it to your budget for vacation or a wish list … [Read more...]
How to Establish an Emergency Fund
Without a doubt, emergencies are going to occur and they are going to cost money. There are all types of financial emergencies that drain our bank accounts including car accidents, broken bones, sick pets, keys locked in cars, dental crowns, busted … [Read more...]
Budget Categories You are Probably Forgetting
Once you have established your budget and plugged along for a few months you will discover that there are budget categories that you probably forgot all about when you poured your blood, sweat, and tears into creating the original masterpiece. Don’t … [Read more...]
Fees to Stop Paying Right Now
Fees are the root of all evil. Ok, so that may not be the case, but it sure feels that way when you keep getting dinged for this fee and that fee. You just want the insanity to stop! Stop Paying These Unnecessary Fees Paper Statement Fees … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more