Earn, Save & Live Smart
Take a moment, grab a calculator and total up your Halloween spending…the costumes, the candy and don’t forget the decorations. So…how much did you spend on Halloween? According to a new survey by Retail Me Not, the average family spends $83 on Halloween. The Budget Diet girl is hoping you’re not average. If you are … Read more
How many times have you made a purchase simply because it was on sale, or it was a deal too good to pass up? Have you ever had a coupon that was about to expire, so you bought something to avoid wasting the coupon? Be honest. Don’t worry, I’m not judging you because I’m guilty … Read more
Call it what you wish…bargaining, negotiating, haggling – it’s all about getting the best deal, and it’s not the American way. Elsewhere in the world, bargaining is expected, but we Americans aren’t comfortable with this practice. We see the price tag, we pay the price. Maybe it’s time to take a money-saving hint from abroad. … Read more
Bills piling up? Do you go shopping just for the fun of it? Is your savings account dwindling or maybe even nonexistent? Do you frequently buy things you really don’t need? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, it’s time to think about going on a budget diet. What is a budget diet? … Read more
Many people wear and collect jewelry, and sometimes it’s easy to end up with a box full of jewelry you haven’t touched in years. If that’s the case, you might consider cashing in some of that jewelry for some extra money. Gold and silver can be sold at many different locations, and most places will … Read more
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are worth buying used. Items You Should Buy Used Furniture Furniture is usually built to last, so … Read more
The definition of frugal according to Dictionary.com… fru·gal 1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate. 2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal. Synonyms: scant, slim, sparing, skimpy. Antonyms: … Read more
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
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 a time where it’s considered normal to be buried under a mountain of debt, many people simply assume they’ll never be able to pay it off and try go about their lives regardless. Unfortunately, unpaid debts can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you’re feeling crushed under the amount of money … Read more