To Be A Day Trader Or Not To Be

Day trading can be extremely risky if not approached correctly. You risk losses that might extend further than your initial investment anytime you decide to trade on margin or short sell. When a person decides to learn how to trade financial markets, the initial realization of how much there is to learn can be quite … Read more

Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

homemade macaroni and cheese recipe

Our family LOVES macaroni and cheese, so I enjoy experimenting with recipes! As of today, this is our favorite quick version!  It’s delicious and just as fast as the box! Better than the box and just as fast! Tomorrow, I’ll share my recipe for Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese!

Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice

crock pot pinto beans and rice

It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~   … Read more

10 Different Ways to Use a Shoebox

repurpose shoe boxes

Everyone has shoes, so everyone has shoeboxes. And you might be surprised at how many ways you can get the most out of a shoebox. Here are 10 ways to repurpose your old shoeboxes that might make you reconsider throwing them away as soon as you pull the shoes out. 10 Ways to Repurpose Shoe … Read more

Budgeting for a Better Financial Future

There are so many guides on the internet offering advice about how we should budget for our monthly spending and how we should look after our finances in the short term – but what about our long-term financial security? By providing you with a few tips on how you could budget for a better financial … Read more

Budget Beauty: Honey Recipes

honey recipes for your skin

We all wish we had extra money lying around to splurge on a monthly (sigh, weekly) trip to the spa, but most of us don’t have that luxury. The good news is that you’ve had a portable spa in your pantry all this time: honey. It’s going to save your skin, your bank, and the … Read more

Migas

Last week I served Red Beans & Rice on Tuesday, and Migas on Wednesday. My husband sat down for dinner, and asked, “are we on a budget diet or something?” Beans & Rice and Migas just happen to be two of the most frugal recipes on our menu, and I just happened to plan them … Read more

5 Tips on How to Manage Your Debt With Good Budgeting

Being in debt is certainly not a rosy experience. You don’t feel top of the world when the accusing fingers of the creditors point at you. The best way to deal with this debt crisis is to plan a proper budget through which you can keep a track of where you are spending your hard … Read more

Five Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions

save money on prescriptions

Prescription medications may be a need in your everyday life that stretches your budget to its limit. However, there are many ways that you can save money on your prescriptions each month. Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions   Ask For Samples It’s important to talk with your doctor regarding your medications and your finances. … Read more

Is Allowance Breaking Your Budget?

tips for giving allowance

Allowance is an interesting topic when you think about kids. Kids want money and we as parents want to provide money for them. Here is where it gets a little sticky. Are you like most parents who give an allowance for doing chores around the house? Then, when the kids want something, you reach in … Read more