Earn, Save & Live Smart
Over the years it seems like our culture has gotten nervous. We’re worriers, where everything we buy and everything we do carries with it some level of uncertainty and risk. As a result we do our best to shore up our lives with insurances, policies and guarantees, that give us a comfortable cushion to fall … Read more
So you want to take the spouse and kids on a fun-filled family vacation? Sure, it may take a lot of planning – but you don’t have to take out a second mortgage on your house to afford it. There are plenty of ways that you can cut corners on costs without reducing the quality … 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 call this The Cheese Dip that will make you famous because it’s guaranteed to be the hit of the party! Serve it at your Super Bowl Party, serve it at a cocktail party, serve it anywhere and you’ll get rave reviews! It’s super easy, and you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe. Try it … Read more
Picking the best place for a family vacation can turn into a tough decision with choices galore. From theme parks to beach getaways, packing up the family and heading somewhere can be a feat all its own. Picking family friendly places with plenty of options for keeping the kids happy is the ultimate goal. New … 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
The best way to save on alcoholic beverages at a party??? Serve a signature cocktail like Poinsettia Punch…it’s festive and frugal because nobody will know that you used cheap champagne! You’ll have everyone asking for the recipe, and they’ll laugh when they see how easy it is!
Snow is falling and friends are calling. The holidays have arrived! You always put on a great Christmas party, and everyone is looking for your invitation in the mailbox. Unfortunately, your new budget doesn’t allow room for your annual celebration. Don’t cancel the party. Simply adjust the usual plans to a more thrifty approach. Follow … 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