Earn, Save & Live Smart
Budgeting is about setting an actionable plan to reduce your spending and really save money. That money can then be used to relieve debt or invested to grow more.
The cost of living has gone up pretty much everywhere. From grocery bills to rent payments, everyone is feeling the sting of higher prices these days. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to reduce your living costs if you get a bit savvy. And the best part is that many of these ideas can begin saving … Read more
December 31st is the end of the tax year. Come January 1st, employees and small business owners alike start thinking about tax preparation. And now tax season is upon us. Unfortunately, most tax filers don’t feel like a tax pro. Even if their tax situation is very simple (they are employed at one workplace), filing … Read more
Could you balance 6 dice on a popsicle stick held in your mouth for 1 minute? How about removing all the tissues from a tissue box with only 1 hand? Have you ever played any ‘Minute to Win It Games,’ from the NBC game show? If not, you’re missing out on some ridiculous fun that you can play … Read more
Spring is right around the corner, and so is baseball, April showers, and May flowers. There’s also another exciting event on the horizon. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to file your taxes. For 2020, Tax day falls on Wednesday, April 15, which means you have just a few more weeks to get your taxes filed and off to … Read more
Taxes have always been complicated. With the advent of so many side jobs, freelancing opportunities, and other extra income available, taxes have gotten even more confusing. I know I’ve wondered many times what is taxable and what is not. In the interest of saving you the headache I ended up with, here’s a quick list … Read more
Did you know if you cut your spending by $13 a day, you’ll save $400 a month and $4,800 a year! This is currently the most popular article on The Budget Diet, and I’ve just updated it for 2015. Thanks to all the helpful comments. If you’ve read it before, read it again…a little frugal living refresher won’t hurt.
We’ve all been there. It’s a Saturday night and you’re out for a meal with friends, but when the bill comes it turns out that no one has any cash. It’s always a hassle asking your server to split the check, so what can you do? Simple: send your friends the money automatically via a … Read more
Saving for retirement is one of those things we all know we need to be doing, but we’re not entirely sure how. You don’t want to rely on your employer-sponsored 401k alone (if you’re lucky enough to have one). And who knows whether Social Security will be available when you decide to retire. It’s important … Read more
When you’re in debt, a looming cloud shadows your every moment. Every new purchase makes you cringe, but what can you do? Stop buying stuff? Obviously not, but there is another option. Qoins is an app that allows you to pay down your debt with every single purchase. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a … Read more
Online couponing is becoming increasingly popular. What better way to save time and money? This is why companies like Ibotta are on the rise. This Ibotta review will show you how you can earn cashback for your purchases while you simply shop, even for regular grocery items. What is Ibotta? In a nutshell, Ibotta is … Read more