Earn, Save & Live Smart
Food allergies in children seem to be on the rise, and many studies link the source of the adverse reactions to chemicals and other ingredients in processed food. A simple solution for healthier baby food is to make your own at home. Homemade baby food is not only devoid of chemicals — it is also … Read more
When money is scarce and the budget is tight, there are often a few things that can be sacrificed until the cash flow increases. But when it comes to sacrifices, prescription medication should never be on the list. Those who need prescription medication to treat a health condition shouldn’t have to worry about being able … Read more
“The average family has several thousand dollars worth of stuff lying around,” according to Cari Cucksey (HGTV’s Cash & Cari). Are you average? Do you have $3000 worth of unwanted stuff lying around? I’ll bet your first reaction is, no way! So, please take a moment and walk through your house, peek in your closets, … Read more
When we think about wasting or losing money, we often think about it in larger amounts, like when we get a big hospital bill or when we buy a big ticket electronic item we don’t really need. Losing a few dollars in smaller doses isn’t always considered wasting money because our money isn’t going out … Read more
According to the news… 63% of workers spend $40 or less on lunch each week. 25% spend $41 or more on lunch. 11% bring lunch. Do you bring your lunch? If you’re trying to save money, and you’re eating lunch out…here’s a simple way to save money: BRING YOUR LUNCH! Let’s do the math… $40 … Read more
Discounted Gift Cards are what I call “no-brainer instant savings,” so it’s time to learn how to buy discounted gift cards. Why would you pay $25 for a pair of shoes at Payless when you can pay $21? That would be silly! You can Buy Discounted Gift Cards For Up To 30% Off at Cardpool.com! … Read more
Does the phrase “more month left than money” sound familiar? Do you stretch your budget until it cries, “Uncle!”? If you’re tired of always thinking about money and the lack thereof, you are not alone. Times are tough, budgets are slim and most moms are having to learn to do more with less. Fortunately, there … Read more
I’m convinced the winter blahs are a combination of freezing cold weather and credit card bills rolling in from Christmas! If Christmas bills are getting you down, it’s time to come up ways to save for next Christmas! It’s time to try The Budget Diet’s painless penny pinching plan. According to the American Consumer Credit … Read more
“Psst. Hey! Need some work done on your house? I know a couple of guys who do great work at a cheap price; no questions asked. It’s an offer you can’t refuse, if you know what I mean.” Looking for a contractor can sometimes make you feel like you’re in the middle of a Goodfellas … Read more
As a society we’re putting less and less thought into our weekly and monthly expenses. Most of the time that topic is one that is taken for granted, as people assume that there is little or nothing they can do about what is demanded of them in terms of money going out on a regular … Read more