Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Polonius had it right, for the most part. In “Hamlet,” he advises his son not to borrow or lend money because “loan oft loses itself and friend.” That said, it’s hard to say no to the people closest to you. When they need help, if you are in a position to provide that help, the emotional bond you’re risking makes it really difficult to deny
Gym memberships are one of the most expensive exercise options, especially if you’re one of the many people that purchase a monthly membership on a steal of a deal sale and never attend the gym. When I’ll go next week becomes the regular mantra, your gym membership is getting too expensive, so it’s time to cancel it and try something else. Here are a few
Father’s Day is fast approaching, but you can go all-out for dad without spending a ridiculous amount of cash all while adding a little personal touch. Looking for something great for dad, get the kids together and make one of these great Father’s Day projects. If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift there are a ton of easy-to-make meaningful projects for the dad
Not all of us can afford a real vacation—one where we jump on a plane and jet off on the adventure of our lives—but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun this summer. If you need something to do this summer but can’t head out on a big trip consider a summer staycation. Staying at home doesn’t mean wasting the hours lying on
Thinking of popping the question sometime soon? Wondering how much you should spend on an engagement ring? It’s a tricky question and there are a ton of opinions floating around out there. So how much money should you spend on an engagement ring? Don’t Spend More Than You Can When it comes to engagement ring shopping, people often think the bigger the better. But you
Polonius had it right, for the most part. In “Hamlet,” he advises his son not to borrow or lend money because “loan oft loses itself and friend.” That said, it’s hard to say no to the people closest to you. When they need help, if you are in a position to provide that help, the emotional bond you’re risking makes it really difficult to deny
Growing up sucks the second you realize you have to make money and pay your bills. And there’s so much chatter about making money, saving money and planning for the future—but what does any of that really mean? How much money should you have saved? Is there even a right answer? How Much Money Do You Need to Live? When it comes to figuring out
Crafting can be a great way to make a few extra dollars, especially if you have a small start-up budget to work with. If you’re looking for a great DIY project to create and sell, here are some easy projects to make money: Mini Succulent Plants Mini succulents are all the rage right now, so if you’re looking for easy projects to make money consider
I’ve noticed lately that a lot of destress methods include spending a boatload of money on things that you absolutely don’t need. Retail therapy we call it, but I’d fancy a more accurate description being “a huge waste of money.” But there are a ton of great ways you can relax without retail therapy, let’s talk about them: Read a Book My favorite way to
Monthly subscription boxes are all the rage right now—FabFitFun, Ipsy, Popsugar. You can get subscription boxes of anything and everything. Are you interested in true crime? You can solve a crime with Hunt a Killer. Interested in books? Try Once Upon a Book Club. Don’t have time to make dinner? There’s a subscription box for that… or more accurately, there are several. But the real
