Earn, Save & Live Smart
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
I spent many years organizing funeral receptions at our church, and I’ve seen some beautiful tributes to loved ones. It’s no surprise that these reflections always center on family, character and experiences…not material possessions. So, the next time you’re feeling down about not having a nice car or a gorgeous mansion, remember it’s the little … Read more
Tickets for a family of four to the circus $200. Tickets for a family of four to a baseball game $100 – plus parking, plus concessions! Fun on a budget? Priceless! 20 Ways to Have Fun for Less Groupon.com is a great source for huge savings on fun things to do in your area like … Read more
Money Wasting Habits! Challenge yourself to stop one money wasting habit each month, and soon you’ll be saving nearly $400 a month! I’ve kept each challenge simple and “bite-sized”, and you’ve got a month to master it! There are so many ways to save money, but focus on just one money wasting habit at a … Read more
Savvy consumers are always on the lookout for great deals because they know there’s nothing more rewarding than scoring a quality purchase at a great price. Buying “gently-used” items is one way to experience deep savings. And while it is probably not practical – or possible – to purchase everything secondhand, here are 10 things … Read more
If you have chosen to buy a house in Victoria or elsewhere, after you unpack your belongings and have begun to settle in, it is a good time to review the available ways in which you can save money. Likewise, if you are looking for places to rent in Darwin NT or anywhere, you can … Read more
The Christmas countdown is on! There are just over 50 days until Christmas; your shopping list is long, but your wallet is short on cash. Thanks to my friends at FreeShipping.org for coming up with some clever ways to come up with Christmas cash. From the tried and true frugal tactics (only shop with coupons, … Read more
How many times have you justified a purchase because it’s only a few bucks? Have you ever stopped to add up all the little things that you might be wasting money on? If you’re looking for ways to cut spending, it’s simple… Don’t Waste Money on Starbuck’s Your morning caffeine fix at Starbuck’s is only … Read more