Saving is the cornerstone to financial health. It helps you weather emergencies, pay for bigger purchases, and over time can allow you to do achieve your financial dreams. You may want to save for a downpayment on a home, save for a new car, or travel the world. While most of us can’t do all […]
10 Money Tips For Women
Are you confident about your life goals? Do you feel like you have enough saved? Are you struggling with your personal finances? If so, you aren’t alone. A recent study showed that while an overwhelming majority of women polled (75%) say they are confident that they can attain their life goals (having fulfilling relationships, raising happy […]
11 Tips To Go Back To School On A Budget
Back. To. School. Whether you love this time of year or loathe it you have to prep for it no matter what. Personally I love back to school time. No, not just because my kids are out of the house, but because I love school supplies. I’m the nerd that likes freshly sharpened pencils, the […]
What To Buy In August
August 1st means it’s time for our latest installment of the Best Time To Buy Everything aka What to Buy in August. We share this each month so you know what’s a great deal and what to wait on (if you can). While we’re all about the savings, sometimes shopping is necessary so let us […]
What bank is best? Where should you stash your cash?
What bank is best? It’s not a simple question. Where you keep your money is almost as important as having it after all! There are so many accounts, credit cards, and banks and figuring out which ones to use can be a challenge. Since I often get asked what bank I use, what credit cards I […]
How To Save For A Disney Vacation
Disney is a popular vacation spot, and our family loves to travel to Disney anytime we can. While it makes a great vacation it’s also an expense most of us need to save up for. This is true of any vacation of course, but with a Disney vacation a lot of planning can make your […]
5 Ways To Earn More Cashback
Do you love extra cash? Bonus money? An unexpected windfall? Who doesn’t, right? You may be missing out on extra cash in your pocket if you aren’t taking full advantage of Cashback Rewards. When you use your credit card’s Cashback Bonus program it’s an easy way to earn money on purchases you already plan to […]
How to Get Rid of Energy Vampires
Energy vampires are not only scary, they’re expensive! While they may not want to suck your blood they certainly want to suck your wallet dry. Staking them in the heart won’t work, so below you’ll find expert tips on getting rid of energy vampires for good. What are energy vampires? Energy vampires are devices that are […]
Spring Looks and Sales
Let’s ignore the fact that we’re about to get slammed on the East Coast with even more snow and pretend we all live somewhere where the weather is lovely. (San Diego, maybe?) It will be Spring eventually (at least that’s what I keep telling myself) so I gathered up a few of my favorite new […]
5 Reasons I Need an iPhone & How to Save Big on Your Cell Phone Bill
You know I like to save money. One area where many personal finance experts recommend cutting back is your cell phone bill. Some go as far to say a pay-as-you-go phone or flip phone are great options for the ultra-frugal. I have some choice words for that, you’ll have to rip my iPhone from my […]