Earn, Save & Live Smart
With a mortgage, kids, cars and bills that just keep coming, you may wonder how you will ever make it until the end of the month without resorting to living on peanut butter and jelly until payday, let alone save money. Easy Ways to Save Money 1. Actually create a budget Maybe your never … Read more
There’s nothing quite as exciting as hopping a flight and jetting off on some exotic getaway. In fact, it’s often as much of a gas for seasoned business travelers as it is for young backpackers. But one thing both of these demographics need before setting off on that sojourn is travel insurance. Now, to the … Read more
You’re probably familiar with layaway plans at popular retailers, but have you ever heard of a vacation layaway plan? Genius! It sure beat racking up credit card debt for your family vacation. GetAwayToday.com, the #1 provider of discount Disneyland family vacations, now offers vacation layaway plans. Here’s how it works… Select your vacation package complete … Read more
When income enters the family bank account, it’s likely most of the money is delegated to the many expenses that go into maintaining a home and family. Keeping a close eye on where the money goes can mean the difference between living comfortably and struggling to make ends meet. Here are five different ways you … Read more
Couples argue about money more than anything else. Surprise, surprise. Put an end to the arguing by working together to establish a budget you both can live with. How to Stop Arguing About Money Write It Down When it comes to budgeting, there’s no magic formula. It’s simply a matter of putting your pen to … Read more
So you’ve decided to step up your game and focus on budgeting, saving money, and getting your finances in order? Good for you! It’s never too late to get started, and budgeting is not as hard as you might think. There are plenty of programs, mobile applications, and online tools that can help you become … Read more
“The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day.”* You could sit around and watch TV all day, or you can be productive and tackle an organization project or two! These projects may not sound like your idea of fun, but … Read more
Did you know that the average person has $2,000 of junk laying around? That means that you could be sitting on money that could help you pay bills, or just have some extra money. Now, even if some of your everyday items are broken, they are not worthless. You can easily earn some extra cash … Read more
In order to manage money effectively, it is necessary to have a good understanding of personal finance. Sadly, very little about finance is taught in schools, even though it is likely the most useful skill that one will ever learn in the current economic environment. Because of this, it is necessary to augment one’s learning … Read more
Fudge Pie – It’s another frugalicious and fast recipe from The Budget Diet, and it’s the perfect Valentine’s dessert! Fudge Pie is frugal because it’s made with ingredients that we almost always have on hand! Fudge Pie is fast…30 minutes total preparation and baking time! If you need to satisfy your chocolate craving make a … Read more