Earn, Save & Live Smart
According to the news… 63% of workers spend $40 or less on lunch each week. 25% spend $41 or more on lunch. 11% bring lunch. Do you bring your lunch? If you’re trying to save money, and you’re eating lunch out…here’s a simple way to save money: BRING YOUR LUNCH! Let’s do the math… $40 … Read more
Discounted Gift Cards are what I call “no-brainer instant savings,” so it’s time to learn how to buy discounted gift cards. Why would you pay $25 for a pair of shoes at Payless when you can pay $21? That would be silly! You can Buy Discounted Gift Cards For Up To 30% Off at Cardpool.com! … Read more
Does the phrase “more month left than money” sound familiar? Do you stretch your budget until it cries, “Uncle!”? If you’re tired of always thinking about money and the lack thereof, you are not alone. Times are tough, budgets are slim and most moms are having to learn to do more with less. Fortunately, there … Read more
I’m convinced the winter blahs are a combination of freezing cold weather and credit card bills rolling in from Christmas! If Christmas bills are getting you down, it’s time to come up ways to save for next Christmas! It’s time to try The Budget Diet’s painless penny pinching plan. According to the American Consumer Credit … Read more
“Psst. Hey! Need some work done on your house? I know a couple of guys who do great work at a cheap price; no questions asked. It’s an offer you can’t refuse, if you know what I mean.” Looking for a contractor can sometimes make you feel like you’re in the middle of a Goodfellas … Read more
Tickets for a family of four to the circus $200. Tickets for a family of four to a baseball game $100 – plus parking, plus concessions! Fun on a budget? Priceless! 20 Ways to Have Fun for Less Groupon.com is a great source for huge savings on fun things to do in your area like … Read more
Money Wasting Habits! Challenge yourself to stop one money wasting habit each month, and soon you’ll be saving nearly $400 a month! I’ve kept each challenge simple and “bite-sized”, and you’ve got a month to master it! There are so many ways to save money, but focus on just one money wasting habit at a … Read more
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for great deals because they know there’s nothing more rewarding than scoring a quality purchase at a great price. Buying “gently-used” items is one way to experience deep savings. And while it is probably not practical – or possible – to purchase everything secondhand, here are 10 things … Read more
How many times have you justified a purchase because it’s only a few bucks? Have you ever stopped to add up all the little things that you might be wasting money on? If you’re looking for ways to cut spending, it’s simple… Don’t Waste Money on Starbuck’s Your morning caffeine fix at Starbuck’s is only … Read more
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more