Earn, Save & Live Smart
If financial fitness starts with making and saving money, Smart Money is about learning how to make those savings grow. Here at The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources on:
Oh, chocolate, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. I’ll take chocolate in just about any form, but it’s incredibly special when it comes straight from my own kitchen. Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, making chocolate candies is totally doable for you. Candy recipes often have short ingredient lists … Read more
I can’t say that I’m a fan of dusting and scrubbing, but I do love living in a clean house. I’ve learned that if I want my house to look nice on a regular basis, there are some chores that I absolutely must do every day. Thankfully, there are also some jobs that I can … Read more
Crunches on my living room floor? Those I can handle. Walks around my neighborhood? I’m there. But a pricey gym membership? No thank you, that’s just not for me. I’m all for being healthy and I know that fitness comes at a price. But, I just don’t want that price to come out of my wallet. … Read more
Did an unexpected bill appear in the mail? Or did a friend invite you to a must-see event? No need to worry if you need quick cash, as there are many ways to earn online. My favorite money-making opportunity is selling stuff around the house. It’s fast, easy, and much faster than other methods. Here are ten … Read more
Your sweet little bundle of joy has finally arrived, and you are over the moon. You have everything you need for your little one — the crib, the stroller, the car seat, even the adorable outfits he’ll probably outgrow before he can wear most of them. What you probably don’t have is a secure investment … Read more
I’ll admit it: I was pretty far into my adult life before I learned to appreciate coffee. I had dropped my son off at a morning class and had 45 minutes to kill before picking him up. Having nothing else to do, I stopped in a local cafe and–against my better judgment–ordered a cup of … Read more
I recently went to a wine tasting, and the sommelier said something that stuck in my head: Just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean that you will necessarily like it best. Wines that costs less than $20 a bottle might appeal to you just as much—or more—than the pricey ones do. That’s great news … Read more
All the bills had been paid and we had everything we needed. We were broke, but all the important things had been taken care of. Then, a tire blew out on the highway. Thankfully, no one was injured and the car was fine, save for the tire. I was left wondering how to pay for a … Read more
Black Friday, President’s Day, Labor Day: all of these holidays equal great sales. Many consumers wait for these shopping holidays to make large purchases or upgrades of current possessions. Did you know you don’t necessarily need to wait? Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s usually a month when prices drop for a certain item. Here’s … Read more
Please tell me that I’m not the only one who never remembers that I need to make a dish for a get-together until I’m already at the grocery store. When this happens — more often than I’d like to admit — the easiest solution is to grab a nearby box and scan the back for a … Read more