Earn, Save & Live Smart
In a time where it’s considered normal to be buried under a mountain of debt, many people simply assume they’ll never be able to pay it off and try go about their lives regardless. Unfortunately, unpaid debts can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you’re feeling crushed under the amount of money … Read more
Who likes to pay full price? Anybody? Now that we’ve answered that question, let’s look at our options to avoid paying full price. Wait for a Sale – Sales are great as long as the timing is right. Find a Coupon – They’re not always there when you need them. Shop with a Discounted Gift … Read more
You use coupons to save money, right? But could your quest to be a smart and savvy shopper actually be causing you to overspend? According to a recent New York University study, “We’re likely to upgrade to a higher-priced item simply because we have a coupon. Coupon users focus on coupon value rather than net … Read more
Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades later. In addition, while some people are comfortable with their graying locks, most people don’t like the … Read more
You clip coupons, shop garage sales, search the internet for deals and you never leave the coupon code box blank. You’re a frugal person. It’s just the way you live your life. Then…JACKPOT! You win the lottery. You’re 50 million dollars richer! How does your lifestyle change? (Please read the rest of my article on … Read more
10 slightly unconventional tips for saving money and living frugally. Some of them may be a tad silly, but I still hope you can put a few in practice. Happy saving! Warm up your house in the winter with your oven! After cooking, leave the oven doors open so the heat warms up the place … Read more
I named my blog The Budget Diet because saving money is so much like dieting! Diets require effort. Saving money requires effort. Diets are successful when you change your eating habits. Saving money becomes easier when you change you spending habits. When we go on a diet, we give up some of our favorite foods … Read more
My life without a cell phone began by accident, and not the type of accident that involves me dropping and breaking my phone. It began with a phone call from my 20 year old son. He informed me that my phone was due for an upgrade, and I’m wasting money if I don’t take advantage … Read more
Thanks to Ovo Energy for putting together this money saving infographic! Since Ovo Energy is a British company, here’s a “cheat sheet” to help you make sense of these numbers: 1 pence (p) is the equivalent to 1 cent 1 pound (£1) equals roughly $1.50. Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and … Read more
