If you've never heard of "revenge spending," you might be wasting tons of money doing it! What is revenge spending? Revenge spending is when you've had your budget locked down tight with regard to spending. You've only been focused on the essentials. Then suddenly, you go crazy with spending once you get a little extra...
Struggling financially? Stop buying these things TODAY.
When you're struggling financially, it's time to break the bad money habits. Here are some things you should stop buying so you can get back on track. Books and Magazines. Whether they're digital books or magazines you pick up in the grocery aisle, they'll easily run you $5 or more a piece. Check your local...
Paying off Debt? Tips to Stay Motivated
If you've got a lot of debt to pay, it can be really hard to stick with it for the long term. Most people that "have debt to pay off" aren't just talking about one, single credit card with a $500 balance. Most of the time, it's thousands of dollars. Credit cards, car loans, student...
Can you vacation on a budget?
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...