Each week it is possible to save money on the groceries you normally buy at the grocery store. By clipping a few coupons and using them consistently you will see that a few cents here and there really does add up. You too can start small and watch … [Read more...]
52 Week Money Saving Challenge: Save $1378 with Bi-Weekly Deposits
Saving money throughout the year and having a nice savings account at the end of the year is very appealing. Using the 52 week Money Saving Challenge with bi-weekly deposits you will be able to save $1,378 by the end of the year! I worked these … [Read more...]
Amazon Trade In: Make Money on your Old Books, DVD’s, and Video Games
Have you heard about the Amazon Trade In program? This is a super easy way to make a little extra money. I like to try things out myself to make sure there are no kinks before I spread the word about legitimate ways to earn a little extra money. Our … [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...]
5 Tips for Saving Money on Vacation
Summer is here and now is the perfect time to plan a vacation. By planning early (maybe even earlier than this) you will save all the money you need in order to have the perfect family vacation where you can unwind and relax. Saving for a vacation … [Read more...]
Kids and Finance – Teaching Kids About Money: Setting Goals
Parents…..you know this is reality. You are the store with your toddler or young child and suddenly he or she asks for a food, candy, or toy. At first you are so happy for this interaction that you don’t hesitate to buy the item. And then it … [Read more...]
Things You Don’t Need Money For: A List of Things You Can do for Free
Money is not a necessity. There are many things we can do that we do not need money for. Below you will find a list of things you can do for free (listed alphabetically) Alphabetize Alphabetize the books on your shelf. Back yard … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save Money this Christmas Season
The holidays do not have to be a time of financial worry. There are many ways to have a frugal holiday season that will leave money in your wallet! Here are my top 10 ways to save money this Christmas season. 1) Make a List: And stick to … [Read more...]
A Simple Christmas: Want, Need,Wear, Read
The time for gift giving and receiving is here. For some families the day is extravagant while other families have a very low key simple Christmas. Our family has run the range of holidays. When I was a child our family was sponsored by the … [Read more...]