Back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming for most parents. As you wander around Target or Walmart or click through endless online stores, it’s hard to resist buying things that aren’t on the list. If your kids are a little bit older, this is a perfect opportunity to teach them about budgeting. My girls are now ten …
Time. You never understand how precious it is until you get older and older. As each year passes, you realize more and more how fast a year goes by. I grew up moving from state to state from 8th grade through my senior year in high school. We went from one extreme in location to …
In today’s fast-paced world, there’s been a lot of talk about being frugal. It’s a topic that has gained popularity in media and around the web, especially since the US economy took a downturn. Living frugally has become a necessity for many of us. However, there are two common misconceptions about frugality. The first is …
We all know the feeling of decluttering our home and wanting to get rid of all the old stuff we no longer need or use. It’s liberating to get rid of the excess and simplify our lives. And what better way to do it than to donate our old clothes, shoes, and household goods to …
Frugal living is all about making conscious decisions to spend less, save more, and manage your finances effectively. Living a frugal life doesn’t mean you are going to cheap out; it means you are going to be smart with your financial decisions and learn how to balance finances and time. I’ve had plenty of comments …
Being able to search for ways to save money on girlfriend getaways is a blessing in itself. Having someone you want to go away with and create lasting memories is one of life’s sweetest pleasures. I’m incredibly grateful that my bestie and I have been friends since first grade, and we are now 38 years …
If tax season brings you to dread every year, it’s time to get that under control. There is no reason to be stressed, worried, or dreading tax time each year. It’s not good for your mental or physical health to be stressed out. You probably feel this way because you need to take the time …
If you love to save money on EVERY SINGLE Thing, then you know you think about the fuel you are burning every time you get into the car. Using grocery savings apps and coupons was one way we kept a super tight grocery budget, and now we can fill up for less with gas apps. …
Let’s face it, nobody likes paying bills. But they’re part of life, and try as we might, we can’t get around ’em! Who says bill paying has to be a pain, though? Sure, the money going out isn’t fun, but if you have the right tools in place, you can make bill payments easier than …
If you’re like most people, your eyes probably lit up when you heard the words “tax refund.” We get it—free money is exciting! But instead of splurging on a shopping spree, why not use that free cash to help set yourself up for financial success? What to do with your tax return depends on your …