5 Tips to Save Money When Traveling in Europe
How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?
Life is unpredictable. This is why it’s important to prepare for the unexpected with life …
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The Dirty Dozen: Unveiling the Top 12 Things People Spend the Most Money On
Do you ever find yourself wondering where all your hard-earned money goes each month? It’s …
A Parents Guide to Teaching Teens About Money
Any teen parent knows how difficult it can be to talk to their child about …
25 Easy Ways to Cut Heating Costs in 2022
As the temperatures plummet, the only things that are rising seem to be heating costs. …
How to use Mason Jars to Make Fruit & Veggies Last (without canning)
This week’s money-saving tip- how to use Mason jars to save you hundreds of dollars …
Dime Challenge- Fun Ways to Save
Loose change can be a nuisance. It fills up purses and weighs down pockets, and …
Property Taxes- How to Save HUNDREDS!
Another year has come and gone and therefore property taxes are once again due. I …
Time is Money or is it the Other way Around. . .
Teaching kids (or even adults) about money and budgeting isn’t always easy. Each person comes …
Money Blunders #1- Bargain Shopping
Lately, I’ve been reading lots of posts and frustrations of people that are doing everything …
Ditch Your Debt for Good in 6 Simple Steps
Ditch Your Debt For Good In 6 Simple Steps Debt happens. Most people deal with …
Bank Account Skimming: The Small Trick That Will Save You Hundreds
Bank account skimming is a very simple money-saving trick that can help save you hundreds …
5 easy steps kids can take to save Mom’s money
5 Easy steps kids can take to save mom’s money starting today! Let’s face it. …
Perfect Serving Size Ice Cream Tip
Perfect Serving Size Ice Cream Tip One of my biggest pet peeves of parties is …
A year of Unemployment- How 1 Family Made it Through
How we made it through a year of Unemployment
Guest Post by GardenLabyrinth
Guest Post by GardenLabyrinth
Finances- a Family Affair
You’re on board to creating and following a budget, but now it’s time to take it one step further; It’s time to include the rest of the family in the financial picture. . . here’s why!
Have no savings? Take these 3 steps right now
Are you one of those people who have never bothered to save a penny in your checking account? If so, then you’re in a
9 Ways to Teach Your Child How To Budget Money
It’s a parent’s desire to give their children anything they ask for but it’s the …
Buying Fresh Fruits and Veggies On the Cheap!
Buying fresh fruits and veggies on the cheap isn’t always an easy task, particularly now, …
How to Save 43% on Cheese
Grocery prices are steadily increasing with no real relief in site. Here’s how we save …
Lower Your Food Bill Without Changing Your Lifestyle
Lower Your Food Bill Without Changing Your Lifestyle Saving money on food doesn’t have to …
9 Easy Ways To Cut the Cost of College
How to Save Money and Cut Cost from Your First Year in College The college …
Slashing the cost of groceries can happen today!
Slashing the cost of groceries can happen today! Calling your grocery store to ask what …
Fees, Fees, Fees!
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being nickle and dimed to death? The last couple of years I’ve noticed an alarming trend in how many companies process monthly payments, particularly for those that use their banks bill pay system . . .
Munching a Budget Pachyderm . . .
You might have heard the old adage, How do you eat an elephant? Well, dear reader, the answer is “one bite at a time”. And so it goes with munching a budget pachyderm.
I’m willing to wager that you didn’t get into debt overnight, but rather in small chunks over a period of time, perhaps even years. You might not have even realized how big your “elephant” was getting, until it slapped you in the face.
The Lion’s Share- When Housework isn’t so Even
Early on in my marriage it seemed that I handled the lion’s share of the housework.I would often mention (in off-hand) comments, that it would be nice to have a little help once in awhile. It took me a few years before I learned that my approach to my husband was what prevented him from helping with the housework!
Dangerous Information, Identity Theft
Dear Dollar Stretcher,
Someone told me you weren’t supposed to put your social security number on your checks. Also you shouldn’t have your number on your driver’s license since that number is used for a lot of private things. Can you give me some input on this subject? ~Marsha
Comparing a Refinance
Comparing a Refinance By Gary Foreman* Dear Gary, My husband and I want to refinance …
How to Contest Your Property Taxes & Win
The next time you go to your mailbox, you may be in for an unpleasant …