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Money Saving Tips for Students 1. Plan Ahead It seems tedious and somewhat laborious for those not used to financial responsibility, but a quick spreadsheet for planning out a budget can be very useful. Put aside a couple of hours before term starts, find all your paperwork, log on to your bank accounts; … Read more
Are credit cards a danger to you or not? If you ask most people that question, they’ll probably say something like “As long as I pay my credit card bills in full each month, they’re not a problem.” Well guess what? They might still be a danger, even if you do pay you them in … Read more
What and how your child learns about money matters are life-long lessons. What is your child learning? There are three important money lessons to teach your children. Adults are faced with a number of financial tasks including budgeting, paying bills and saving for retirement. When they have kids, people become responsible for a lot more … Read more
When our kids were young, the bulk of our vacation budget was the lodging. Somehow, my boys became teenagers without me noticing and they ate. Constantly. Fast food got expensive! Dinners got expensive! Even pancake breakfasts busted the budget. My vacation planning strategy had to change, so we didn’t go broke. As I discovered online … Read more
Summer Essentials under $20 Although the unusually warm weather has left it feeling like summer for months already, the real deal is just around the corner! As summer nears, chances are that you will begin shopping around for the season’s must-have items. You know, those few items that you just can’t seem to live without? … Read more
Try these 8 easy tips to save money at restaurants. It really is possible to never pay full price at restaurants, but you’ll have to make a little effort and plan ahead if you want to eat out cheap! Save Money at Restaurants Discounted Gift Cards – Stock up on discounted gift … Read more
Road Trip Roulette will add a fun twist to your next family vacation. It’s a chance for the entire family to get involved in making the decisions on road trip destinations, where to eat and what to do. Here’s how it works… The only thing you must plan for this road trip is how long … Read more
Are you having a difficult time finding a job that pays enough to support your family? Have you been looking for work for an extended period without success? Do you feel trapped in a job that does not offer any challenges or satisfaction? Do you have some unique ideas, talents or skills that you feel … Read more
Summer is less than a month away and that means wedding season is in full swing. But what if you aren’t Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson and can’t go carousing for free drinks and one-night stands? What if you are that special someone to your special someone and need some tips to make your wedding … Read more
If you have been proactive enough to develop a budget, the only thing standing in your way to success is committing and following through. Here are some helpful hints to help you stick to even the tightest financial plan. Keep it Fresh Make a habit of reviewing your budget on a regular basis. Keeping your … Read more