Making the Family Budget a Family Affair

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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

5 Secrets of Savvy Online Shoppers

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Shopping online? Follow these 5 money-saving tips to make your wallet smile! By the way, there’s more to saving money than just using a coupon code. Money Saving Online Shopping Tips Abandon Your Cart – That’s right, fill your shopping cart, and don’t check out right away. In fact, let it sit there a few … Read more

7 Easy Ways To Save Money

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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

Travel Insurance – What to Know

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There’s nothing quite as exciting as hopping a flight and jetting off on some exotic getaway. In fact, it’s often as much of a gas for seasoned business travelers as it is for young backpackers. But one thing both of these demographics need before setting off on that sojourn is travel insurance. Now, to the … Read more

A Vacation Layaway Plan

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You’re probably familiar with layaway plans at popular retailers, but have you ever heard of a vacation layaway plan? Genius! It sure beat racking up credit card debt for your family vacation. GetAwayToday.com, the #1 provider of discount Disneyland family vacations, now offers vacation layaway plans. Here’s how it works… Select your vacation package complete … Read more

Wise Family Finances and Better Ways to Budget

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When income enters the family bank account, it’s likely most of the money is delegated to the many expenses that go into maintaining a home and family. Keeping a close eye on where the money goes can mean the difference between living comfortably and struggling to make ends meet. Here are five different ways you … Read more

Print Local Coupons

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The Budget Diet girl loves to make sure you always know about the best coupons and deals, and I’ve dedicated an entire page to coupons that updates automatically (look up…it’s at can always be found at the top of the page!). Thanks to the folks at LocalSaver.com, we now have a new addition to the … Read more

How to Stop Arguing About Money

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According to the Huffington Post, couples argue about money more than anything else. Surprise, surprise. Put an end to the arguing by working together to establish a budget you both can live with. How to Stop Arguing About Money   Write It Down When it comes to budgeting, there’s no magic formula. It’s simply a … Read more