Ah, summer. Family vacations. Road trips. Relaxation. Sounds great, but when you're focusing on your finances, how can you get out of the house to do something fun, without breaking the bank? First of all, if you're heavy in debt and you're struggling to pay your regular monthly expenses, it goes without saying that anything...
20 Budgeting Tips for Beginners
Budgeting can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Check out these quick tips that will help make the process go a bit more smoothly.
How Grocery Pickup Saves You Money
Have you heard of people using the grocery pickup services but think they're expensive and out of your budget? Think again, because it's actually a money saver, and it's easier than you think.
Is Dave Ramsey's $1,000 Emergency Fund Enough?
If you’ve been reading up on personal finance, you’ve likely come across Dave Ramsey and his seven baby steps. If you're reading this, you're just starting down the debt management path, wondering if that $1,000 is realistic.
10 Home Garden Crops That Save You Money
Will growing your own vegetables save you money at the store? Absolutely! This top 10 list of my favorite money-saving home garden crops will help you get started.
How to grocery shop for two weeks at a time
How many times have you realized you don't have an ingredient or two for dinner during the week and end up at the grocery store? How often does that happen each week? Once? Twice? More? One of the best things you can do for your family budget is to limit your time in the grocery...
How to Create a Basic Budget
When you don't know how much money is coming in and going out of your house, it's impossible to know where you are and if you're overspending. Honestly, you probably ARE overspending, if you're like most people that don't track their their money. Overspending doesn't necessarily mean that you're in the red each month. It...
Is a 50/30/20 Budget Right for You?
If you're new to budgeting, you've probably wondered which method you should use. While some (like me) take a detailed route and list all their bills, creditors and activities out, others may find that a bit intimidating or simply just don't have the patience for the detail. To determine if it's the right plan for...
Planning for a Money Emergency
When the economy is shaky and you're worried about losing a job, it's scary. Maybe you're a government employee and you're facing another potential government shutdown. Maybe you see layoffs coming at work. Whatever the case, it feels awful. You might lose sleep. That worry in the pit of your stomach just doesn't want to...
Budget Calendar: What is it, and why do you need one?
As working moms, one of the many things we have to keep up with is the family schedule, and balancing that with events and deadlines at work. From doctors’ appointments to haircuts, soccer practice and scouts, it’s all about making sure the family is where they need to be, and at the right time. A...