Earn, Save & Live Smart
Groceries are an inevitable part of your monthly expenses. And, depending on the number of people in your household, they can take a massive toll on your bank account. While you can stick to a budget and search for deals on your own– which may mean sifting through and cutting up hundreds of coupons to … Read more
When you think of makeup, everyone thinks of Sephora. It’s no wonder since it’s one of the biggest retailers of makeup in the world and boasts more than 2,700 stores across 35 countries! However, Sephora products can get expensive quickly. And if you want to save more money, it’s not exactly a budget-friendly place to … Read more
Some people have a lot of experience with the housing market, whether it’s due to investments or just a lot of frequent moving as income growth provides the economic breathing room needed to shop for a bigger living space. For most home buyers, though, the real estate market is unfamiliar. First, determine whether you should … Read more
How much are you paying for your business’s phone service? When each minute translates into a higher bill each month, it’s important to keep a close eye on those numbers. Some relief may come through the use of email and instant messaging resources, but there’s still a huge need for telephone contacts. That personal connection … Read more
Did you know if you cut your spending by $13 a day, you’ll save $400 a month and $4,800 a year! This is currently the most popular article on The Budget Diet, and I’ve just updated it for 2015. Thanks to all the helpful comments. If you’ve read it before, read it again…a little frugal living refresher won’t hurt.
As a stock market investor, staying informed about stock market news and trends is the way you grow your money. You cannot make sound decisions on quick trades unless you know the condition of the overall market as well as the current performance of your stocks. The internet has made keeping track of the fast-moving stock … Read more
We’ve all been there. It’s a Saturday night and you’re out for a meal with friends, but when the bill comes it turns out that no one has any cash. It’s always a hassle asking your server to split the check, so what can you do? Simple: send your friends the money automatically via a … Read more
Running a small business is a little like juggling, except occasionally the balls spontaneously catch fire and you don’t know why. That’s why it’s good to make everything as simple as possible, especially when it comes to finances. To make things easier for you, we set out to find the best online bank for small … Read more
If the source of your credit score is a mystery to you, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Lots of people aren’t sure where your credit score comes from if they have more than one, and what that means. Services like Credit Karma are famous for providing instant credit scores, while credit reporting agencies like Experian … Read more
When it gets down to brass tacks, you want to save money. All of the penny-pinching in the world is no good to you if you don’t end up with something to show for it, but it seems like every time you build up an extra $500, a medical bill or car repair comes along … Read more