Earn, Save & Live Smart
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
Party coming up? Need an appetizer? Are you really going to resort to crackers served with a block of cream cheese topped with some sort of pepper jelly? BORING! It’s time to get out of your appetizer rut, and try these appetizer recipes to impress. If your definition of an appetizer is something that comes … Read more
The more you know about the airlines pricing structure, the more you’ll save. Insider Tips for Cheap Airfare Travel on a Slow Day Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest while Fridays and Sundays are the most expensive. The moral of this story? Avoid Fridays and Sundays. Book in Advance, but Not Too Early! … 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
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nature’s Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Dreaming of a summer garden? Savoring delcious meals with fresh from the garden ingredients? No yard? No problem. Learn how to grow herbs and vegetables in containers by following these 6 easy steps: Choose … Read more
If you would like to own a luxury vehicle but brands like Mercedes and BMW are a bit out of your price range…consider these five more-affordable luxury vehicles. 1. Hyundai Genesis When you are looking for a luxury vehicle that won’t break your budget, check out the Hyundai Genesis. The Genesis offers a very classy … Read more
For many people, owning a home is one of their greatest dreams. However, it can seem out of reach when you have limited finances. Whether you want to purchase a home next year or further in the future, making wise financial decisions will make the process easier. Ways to Save for Your Dream Home … 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
When it comes to the family budget, it’s not only important to make every penny count, but to make sure you’re making every action count. This means building healthy financial habits so that you’re able to save money in the future. This doesn’t go just for yourself, but for your kids as well. After all, … 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