Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
One of the things I hear people complain about a lot is the price of eating healthy. While food prices have gone up in recent years, healthy food is not as pricey as you think. All you need to trim the cost of nutritious meals is to have a plan and know how to shop smart. So, here are some tips on how to eat
Living in Atlanta for a few years taught me a lot. First, the city can be a wonderful place to be! Second, the city can also be an expensive place to be. With costs rising everywhere else, you probably don’t what to have to pay to park anywhere. Finding a cost-effective parking spot in Atlanta may seem challenging. However, there are some things you can
The holiday season is among us and many people are rushing around trying to find the perfect gift or just the right food options for their feasts. Before you head out to go shopping, it’s important to know the psychology behind shopping at this time of year. You are “wired” to overspend. Having a decent knowledge of what that is can help prevent you from
Saving money can feel daunting, but with the right strategy, you can make it simple and even enjoyable. A money-saving challenge biweekly approach is perfect for building a consistent habit while watching your savings grow. These challenges break your goals into manageable chunks, making it easier to stick to the plan. Here are five practical and effective biweekly money-saving challenges to help you save over
Grocery shopping can be a significant expense, but with the convenience of services like Instacart, there are plenty of ways to save on your grocery essentials. Whether you’re looking to cut costs or simply make your shopping experience more efficient, Instacart offers various features and strategies to help you get the most bang for your buck. Below are six practical tips to help you save
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
Stashing your cash for those once-a-year bills is key to keeping your finances healthy and sidestepping surprise money woes. Mapping out your annual bills beforehand lets you take charge of your cash flow. Let’s dive into six yearly costs you should have in your budget. With some foresight and planning, these expenses won’t catch you off guard – giving you financial peace of mind. 1.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how my partner and I will adjust to living on a single income. We’re still undecided about having kids, but if we do start a family, I will probably become a stay-at-home mom. My mother was a homemaker and was able to create such a cozy home environment and give my sister and me lots of individualized attention. Naturally, I
The sayings “live within your means” and “live below your means” are often used interchangeably. However, I believe they have slightly different connotations. Living within your means simply indicates that you aren’t racking up debt to cover your lifestyle. Even someone who’s living paycheck to paycheck is technically staying within their means because they aren’t going into the red every month. On the other hand,
It’s a common perception that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is expensive. But in my experience, unhealthy habits like drinking, smoking, and eating fast food are more costly than looking after your health, both in the short and long run. Buying sodas, cigarettes, and drive-thru burgers costs more than drinking water and cooking nutritious food at home. Plus, these lifestyle choices can put you at risk
