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The average cost for a family of four to go to the movies and enjoy popcorn is $80. If you want to take your family to a sporting event, plan on shelling out at least $200. A concert…forget it! Give your wallet a break this weekend, and enjoy frugal family fun! 10 Ideas for a … Read more
You don’t have to take a course in interior design or have a large budget to create a beautiful living space. Interior decorating is really about expressing yourself. When a house reflects your personality, it begins to truly feel like a home. Check out design websites, home decorating magazines and model homes for inspiration. When … Read more
Coupons are incredibly beneficial for consumers, and they provide an easy way to save money on items frequently purchased. When they’re not used properly, however, they lead to reckless spending and wasted items. By ensuring that any item bought with a coupon is necessary, people can reduce this waste and overspending. Learn how to use … Read more
Everyone loves a vacation right? And wouldn’t you love to be able to go on more of them? I’m sure you would. It’s just a shame they are so expensive… but wait, why do they have to be so expensive? Let’s see how you can save money on vacation. Travel Light Airline baggage … Read more
School supplies can be expensive, but they don’t have to break your budget. Keep your finances intact while shopping for school supplies during this busy time of year with these simple tips. Save Money on School Supplies Stick to the List School supply shopping is a huge opportunity for companies to market to … Read more
It’s already time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (Hooray?!). Some welcome this time of year, while other dread it, but one thing’s for sure: If you have a preteen or teenage girl, she will want you to take her shopping for all the latest trends. Don’t let this be a … Read more
The modern uncertainty over tomorrow’s retirement is unprecedented. Little can be done to make yourself completely confident in any decision you make for reasons that are simply out of your control. As far as what’s in your control, there’s little reason why you shouldn’t be utilizing free tools that exist to help those planning for … Read more
Despite receiving a lot of negative publicity, payday loans are big business and demand for them has quadrupled over the last four years. But what are payday loans? And are they really as bad as people make them out to be? What is a payday loan? In short, payday loans are unsecured, high interest loans … Read more
If you are frugal then the amount you spend each Christmas usually kind of feels like a kick in the gut. Giving into pressures to buy the latest toy for your kids, throw the best holiday party or have the nicest outdoor Christmas setup costs most families hundreds of dollars each year. Christmas is going … Read more
There is nothing more exciting than shopping for your favorite beauty products. Whether you are on a beauty budget or not, you want to find amazing products at great prices. Because no one should ever feel like they have to take out a second mortgage for a tube of mascara, here are some fantastic products … Read more