Earn, Save & Live Smart
Bad credit can feel like the end of the world. Whether you experienced identity fraud, have a spending habit, or just don’t have enough credit history to make big purchases, the idea of an easy get credit card can sound good. Fortiva claims to be an ideal credit card for people with less-than-perfect credit. According … Read more
There’s a lot of debate about credit cards and their role in financial freedom. For most people, credit cards are a convenient way of making purchases and often serve as a quick source of funds during an emergency. On the other hand, a lot of people end up with a mountain of debt when they use credit cards irresponsibly. … Read more
2015 National Parks Free Admission Days January 19 February 14 – 16 April 18 – 19 August 25 September 26 November 11 Mark your calendar, plan a getaway, and enjoy the free fun! Visit nps.gov to find a park near you! Don’t miss a moment of free family fun or a cheap date! ~~~~~~~ Image … Read more
I named my blog The Budget Diet because saving money is so much like dieting! Diets require effort. Saving money requires effort. Diets are successful when you change your eating habits. Saving money becomes easier when you change you spending habits. When we go on a diet, we give up some of our favorite foods … Read more
Beat the heat and encourage summer reading with a book swap party! It’s a budget friendly & fun way to kick-off summer reading, and it might become a summertime tradition in your neighborhood. Book Swap Party Invite friends (in the same grade) to bring 3 used paperback books that are at their current … Read more
Today is my daughter’s 15th birthday, and we’ve had 15 years of fun, frugal & festive parties! This year, back by popular demand, we’re having The Amazing Race Birthday Party. This party requires a lot of advanced preparation, but I promise it’s FUN and FRUGAL…about $100 including supplies, food, and favors! You’ll be the mom … Read more
Another month, another budget buster. Last month your dog swallowed a lego, and the vet bill set you back $800. This month the emergency call to the plumber blew your budget by a whopping $450. Remember when your car broke down earlier this year, and the repair bill was nearly $1000? Oh, and don’t forget … Read more
Being in debt is certainly not a rosy experience. You don’t feel top of the world when the accusing fingers of the creditors point at you. The best way to deal with this debt crisis is to plan a proper budget through which you can keep a track of where you are spending your hard … Read more
Allowance is an interesting topic when you think about kids. Kids want money and we as parents want to provide money for them. Here is where it gets a little sticky. Are you like most parents who give an allowance for doing chores around the house? Then, when the kids want something, you reach in … Read more
The Budget Diet girl’s report card for February… I saved money by… buying my new pair of running shoes from the DSW clearance rack and remembering to use my $10 off coupon! My $95 shoes were only $35! finding the lifetime warranty for our kitchen faucet, so we could repair rather than replace! If … Read more