Hello All – We are still fighting winter here, but we did manage to get out and enjoy a bit of time together for not a whole lot of money. Sometimes, money saving is a need and sometimes it is a want. It’s definitely important to understand the difference, but either way, it feels pretty Read More
Category: Saving Money
Buy Now Pay Later:Story of Debt
Children are taught, from the youngest age, to build their credit. Rather than teaching money management, they are taught how to join the world of debt. Have you ever heard, “you have to build your credit”? Emerging adults are told to get credit so you build your credit. Hmm, sounds like a life of debt! Read More
When to Start Saving Money
This post seems like a no brainier but unfortunately, most people do not look at ways to save money when times are good. They also fail to have a simple budget. If paychecks are up and income seems to be never ending, the urge to save money decreases. This brings up the question, when is Read More
Support a Farmer: Save Money
Wonder where to start when buying beef and pork locally?
Saving Money and Eating Well
Buona sera! I’m the ‘honey’ or Tom’s other half! I won’t be around as much as Tom on the blog, but I do enjoy writing and I love saving money, so from time to time, I will pop in and share something with all you fabulous readers. I hope it inspires you and that you Read More
Treasure in the Trash Pile
I come from a very large family. My mother had eleven children and being frugal and saving money was not just a choice, it was a necessity. As kids, we looked forward to spring clean up days. We would go through the neighborhood and find a lot of treasures. Since we had little money for Read More
Money Saving Vacation Planning
Vacations can be fun but they can also cause a lot of stress. How am I going to afford a vacation? Where should I stay? Where should I get a plane ticket? This article will address those questions and show you how to have an affordable quality vacation on a money saving budget. Travel Agents Read More
Loyalty Programs: Invasion of Privacy or Saving Money
Being loyal has its privileges. Many stores offer some sort of money savings if you sign up for their store loyalty card. It could be points that turn into cash, gas rewards, or future money off or other types of discounts. Is it worth the hassle? Stores do not offer these discounts without getting something Read More
You can negotiate anything!
Saving money is the goal for many of us. We work hard to earn money so we do our best to save money when spending it. Have you ever wondered how certain people always get the best deals? When you are trying to save money and be frugal, you learn quickly how to get a Read More
Can Your Family Live on One Income
There are many factors to decide prior to going from a two-income household to a one-income household. What is gained and what do you have to give up? The first factor is trying to determine what you really earn with the second income. Here is a list of possible expenses that you must deduct from Read More