Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Is your dilapidated sofa finally kicking the bucket? Are you moving? Perhaps, it’s time for some new furniture. But here’s the dilemma: You’re on a budget. So buying used furniture vs new is next on your mind. What are the pros and cons? When is it worth it…and when is it just gross? We’re going to explore all of that in today’s article. I was curious
The great thing about eco-friendly products growing in popularity over the last decade is that more companies sell them. With more demand comes more commerce, more competition, and, ultimately, lower prices. Because of that shift in the world of fashion commerce, affordable organic clothing is a reality for middle-class families, too. Q: What is organic clothing? Isn’t organic in reference to stuff you eat? A: I
A shift in our culture has occurred. It happened when the flow of currency went paperless. Most companies adjusted accordingly. One occupation slipped through the cracks, however. To this day, it’s hard to get a unified answer from managers, employees, and customers on what is the right thing to do. One such question we’ll explore today is: Do you tip at Sonic? I’m not here
Shopping for a credit card can be an eye-opening experience. There are so many cards out there with so many perks and benefits. It is truly a tough decision when deciding what’s going to be in your wallet. In hopes of narrowing things down a little, we are going to compare two specific cards: Visa Signature vs Visa Platinum. There are five things you need
For me, Blue Apron was the defibrillator my pallet needed to experience new foods, flavors, and aromas. I have a busy life as a work-at-home wife and mother of two. Because of this I often get stuck in the same cycle of meals: Taco night, spaghetti night, stir fry night, pizza night, etc. My husband and I want to eat healthier and get away from
People are projected to spend $523 billion shopping online by 2020. With that comes the ever-growing challenge of saving money. Some popular methods are things like online coupons and codes, but today, we’re going to cover how to earn money back through your online receipts via the free app Paribus. Below is my own Paribus review to walk you through the software, the pros and
Having trouble finding a Walmart Savings Catcher phone number for technical support? In the past, you may have tried jumping into the labyrinth of automated menus by calling 1-800-WALMART, but now you can reach Savings Catcher directly (and talk to a real person) by dialing 866-224-1663. The way I found this number, and how you can find additional customer service for your Walmart-related questions, was by
Is getting healthier on your list of things to do this year? Costco is a great resource, in that case. I never thought it was worth it to pay a grocery store for access, but that was until I started hearing all the buzz about Costco. I mainly heard about its great pricing, friendly customer service, and inexpensive fuel. But it wasn’t until I discovered
Food is the biggest budget buster in our house. If you’re trying to eat well and stay out of restaurants, here are several tasty and frugal recipes we’ve enjoyed over the years. To make things simpler, I’ve separated today’s recipes into three categories: Meals with leftovers: After all, what could be more frugal than cooking one meal that feeds your family multiple times? For the
“How much should I save for emergencies?” That is a question I hear frequently in the personal finance world. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but saving too little for emergencies is a dangerous risk you’d do well to avoid. Even the best and most disciplined financial gurus say so. In this article, I interviewed Emilie Burke, a personal finance, career, and wellness blogger at BurkeDoes.com.
