Earn, Save & Live Smart
Did you know that car ownership and keeping your car running can be the second most expensive thing in your total budget? Learn how to save on car payments, car repairs and car care. Save Money on Car Payments Don’t ever buy a new vehicle. The moment you make your first payment, … Read more
In our modern society, travel is no longer a luxury, but it is considered a necessary part of having a healthy and meaningful life. Anyone with a dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France or Machu Picchu in Peru can find a way to reach that destination if he or she plans well … Read more
Cynics be warned: This post is chock full of Valentine’s Day cheer. I start anticipating Valentine’s Day come mid January. The Christmas bustle is over, and all we’re left with is cold and dark weather. I think it’s a lot of fun to put on those rose-tinted glasses and appreciate all things love and romance. … Read more
Dollar Stores can be a great place to shop if you know what is truly a good deal and what is not. Often times we may find ourselves there, picking up a few items and saying, “It’s only a dollar.” But once we take the product home, we realize, “It wasn’t worth a cent.” … Read more
With so many expensive diet products on the market, dieting on a budget has become a challenge for many people. The following are some ways and tips to get started on your DIY (do it yourself) diet! Let’s look at these: Choose a plan: Consider many of the FREE resources available for your diet. … Read more
Every year, people make resolutions for the changes they wish to implement in the coming year. Many resolutions center on personal goals such as weight loss or learning a new language. Many times, people do not have, being budget conscious uppermost in their minds. Many people, in fact, have New Year’s resolutions of earning more … Read more
We’re always looking to save a buck or two. From clipping coupons for 12 cents off a can of beans or driving an half-mile up the road to save 2 cents per gallon gasoline, some might call such tactics absurd. But any budget conscious person knows that it’s the little changes that really add up. … Read more
Family budgets have been constrained the last several years due to the poor economy. While not much extra money may be coming in, parents still need to look to the future and try to save for a child’s college education. There are some strategies families with a limited budget should consider to set aside funds … Read more
Now the ball has dropped signaling the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, many adults will be spending some time re-evaluating their lives and thinking about a change. For some of them that change could mean going back to college to pursue that unfinished degree or to earn another. Only now, the carefree … Read more
The holidays are over and there are still at least 7 days between holiday gift bliss and going back to school where you have to entertain your children! If you’re a recovering working mom like me who has no business entertaining your children because you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, this can be … Read more