Helpful Hints on How to Avoid the Debt of the Holiday Season
Does the holiday season fill your heart with joy or do you go into a panic attack just thinking about the damage that it will do to your budget? If the holiday season has become something that you dread, its time to take [...]
Helpful Hints on How to Avoid the Debt of the
Having a Bit of Summer Family Fun without any Debt
Having a Bit of Summer Family Fun without any Debt on the Run
Summer is a time for barbeques, road trips and long-awaited travel vacations. But in these hard times, it can be hard to justify a family vacation. Remember that summer fun is never out of style and that a year full of activity and [...]
Going Green and Still Living within your Means
Going green may be good for the health of the planet, but it is often very unhealthy for the health of your savings. However, going green does not only mean shopping at chic eco-friendly boutiques or buying expensive organic produce. Here are some tips for going green and still living within your means.
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Getting Married without Going into Debt
One of the major stresses that affects marriage is money. In fact, it is often what prevents people from wanting to get married or be married.
However, it is possible to be wed and even have a nice honeymoon without paying overwhelming financial consequences afterward. The following are tips on how to save money on [...]
Get Back to Work with these Money-Savings Childcare Options
Theres no doubt about it: finding affordable and trustworthy childcare options is one of the biggest challenges facing many working parents today. What can you do in order to reduce your childcare costs? Having a baby can be a huge financial stain on first-time parents, and many dont realize how many affordable childcare options there [...]
Freecycling a Great Way to Avoid Accumulating Debt
If you are in need, “freecycling” may be the option for you. In fact, there is actually an official organization (The Freecycle Network, or TFN) that bears this name.
Freecycling Defined
Freecycling is the act of recovering items to be thrown away for future use. Unofficially, freecycling is called “dumpster diving” when done in informal settings. [...]
Four Areas of Life to Downsize and Realize Money Savings
Four Areas of Life to Downsize and Realize Money Savings
Cards with low interest rates
Look for lower interest rates from credit card providers. Before making your selection, compare introductory APRs, introductory periods, regular APRs, annual fees (if any), if balance transfers are available, and the credit rating levels required (usually Good or Excellent).
Frequent flyer cards
Compare travel [...]
Five Money Ways to Simply your Life and Breathe a
Five Money Ways to Simply your Life and Breathe a Bit Easier
Are you stressed out over your finances? Do your finances remind you of a weedy jungle, full of chaos and danger? If this description strikes a chord, its time to get control over your financial life. One of the biggest benefits, and curiously [...]
Five Easy Snack Makeovers to Save on the Grocery Bill
Five Easy Snack Makeovers to Save on the Grocery Bill
You may have noticed that your habits and interests have changed as youve gotten older. More than likely, you exercise and participate in physical activities at a slower pace than when you were in your youth. Even the foods you enjoy today may be rather different [...]
Energy Tips to Keep You from Maxing your Household Budget
Energy Tips to Keep You from Maxing your Household Budget
Everyone can use some new tips on how to prevent from maxing your household budget. This involves a variety of different factors.
One of the more obvious tips is to turn out the lights when you are not in a room. That alone can save [...]