Doesn't it seem like great deals are always popping up all over the internet? It's almost like we don't need to shop at brick and mortar stores....but not quite. Make sure you are getting the most out of your online purchases by getting cash back. … [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...]
Teaching Kids About Money with Two Piggy Banks
Teaching kids to save money is important and difficult. From a young age they are exposed to marketing messages telling them to make wish lists, buy toys and products filled with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and to spend money. There are very … [Read more...]
Kids and Finances – Teaching Kids About Money: Opening a Child’s Savings Account
Have you ever wondered "When is the right time for my child to have a bank account?" Your child may have outgrown the piggy bank (or the Two Piggy Bank system we talked about earlier). Most experts agree that somewhere between the age of 7 and … [Read more...]
Why You Need an Amazon Prime Account: Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial
Amazon Prime is incredibly awesome. But let's face it, the $99 per year price tag makes you think twice about purchasing this membership. Stretching out the math, this breaks down to $8.25 a month. Doesn't that sound much better? Amazon Prime is … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money
It doesn't matter the day of the week or the month of the year. We are always trying to find ways to save money. We work hard for our money and the last thing we want to do is watch it dawdle away. By being smart with the money that we have we are … [Read more...]
Frugal Date Night Ideas
Do you want to go on a date but you are low on funds? Frugal date nights are very possible. Yes, you can still go on fun dates with your partner even if you are out of money. Having fun on a date doesn't mean you have to shell out a lot of … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Stuff for Extra Cash
Chances are you have items in your house that you no longer need, use, or want. You can turn some of your old items into cash when you learn how to sell your stuff. Places to Sell Your Stuff for Extra Money Amazon Trade In - This is one … [Read more...]
Responsible Kids: The Importance of Cleaning Up After Oneself
The seasons are changing. Our daughters are growing up. In our house, an increase in age means an increase in responsibility. We pay our daughters an allowance and expect them to do chores around the house with nothing other than a thank you (or a … [Read more...]
Phone Apps That Will Save You Money
Let's face it - grocery shopping totals can make us want to cry. If you want to save money without clipping coupons OR if you want to save money is addition to clipping coupons then you need to be using your smart phone. Phone apps that save you … [Read more...]