Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Last week, Laura told us how she and her husband became debt-free. This week, she’s sharing some of her expert tips on how to save money on groceries. Enjoy! One of the most important expenses in every household is also one of the most costly. Every family faces the same challenge: How to save money on groceries. Rather than let it stress you out or
There have recently been some unexpected circumstances in my extended family that make me once again realize the importance of an emergency fund and also make me want to at least double the amount I currently have saved. It’s really unfortunate that over half of American’s have less than $1,000 in their bank accounts and aren’t prepared for the bad things that happen in life.
I don’t know about you but I always find it interesting to compare my spending to that of average Americans. I usually feel better knowing that I’m spending far less considering the lack of basic financial principles in the U.S. One statistic you might be surprised to learn is that the average spent on an engagement ring in 2014 was $5,855 according to The Knot.
One of my favorite things to keep my kids busy during the summer is learning activities. At ages six and seven both of my kids very much enjoy anything with an educational spin and are already missing school dearly. Because of this we now have a go-to list of frugal and free educational resources for elementary aged kids. Here are our favorites. Education.com Education.com is
Organization saves me in so many ways. When I’m unorganized I can’t think clearly, things go missing and I feel like I’m living in chaos. When I choose to take a proactive approach and come up with systems, it’s unbelievable how much better I feel, how much smoother my days go and how much money I save. If you’re looking for ways to get organized
Have you ever heard of lifestyle inflation? If not, it’s the theory that as you earn more money you spend that extra money without even realizing it. You grow accustomed to having that extra cash each month and as your income goes up your lifestyle inflates accordingly. Lifestyle inflation is a real thing and it’s pretty tricky. If you’re getting ready to get a big
Overhauling your personal finances can feel pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re starting at ground zero. Luckily, you don’t have to overhaul your finances to get big, lasting changes. Here are seven small financial changes you can make that have a big impact. Tracking Your Spending Tracking your spending is the number one thing you can do to bring a better awareness to your personal finances.
Here lately my energy to work on my house has suddenly reappeared. Over the long weekend I painted two rooms and then headed upstairs to a bathroom that hasn’t been used or touched since we bought the house, right around one year ago. The changes I’ve been making lately have been super inexpensive but have made all the difference in how my house looks and
Much of the items you’ll find in my house are used. A good 90% of my furniture is used, my clothes are (mostly) secondhand, a lot of my kitchen paraphernalia is handed down from my mother in law and my vehicles are used. I have no shame when it comes to buying used. Here are five reasons why. It Costs Less Let’s start with the
If you’re suffering from a low credit score I’ve got both good and bad news. The bad news first: there’s no magic bullet to quickly fix your credit score. The good news is that improving your credit score really comes down to five simple factors and the process is actually much easier than you think. Here are the five main factors that affect your credit
