Earn, Save & Live Smart
Budgeting is about setting an actionable plan to reduce your spending and really save money. That money can then be used to relieve debt or invested to grow more.
I love living on a budget and with this blog, I can share the benefits of simple living far and wide. My appreciation for living economically began after college, when I moved across the country for a temporary job. Six months later, I moved again. Living a “nomadic” lifestyle can work if you reduce the amount of baggage that you … Read more
If the idea of a homemade Halloween costume sounds like an overly ambitious Martha Stewart project, and the thought of a pre-made Halloween costume makes you scream unoriginal and overpriced…these semi-homemade Halloween costumes are your answer. Semi-homemade Halloween costumes start with items you have in your closet, and you purchase an inexpensive accessory like a wig, glasses … Read more
Don’t let the word “homemade” scare you because no sewing is required with these Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes. Today’s easy, homemade Halloween costume ideas are perfect for pre-teens! Tomorrow, The Budget Diet will feature easy, homemade Halloween costumes for little ones! Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Pre-Teens Identity Thief Supplies: Directions: Pippi Longstocking Supplies: Directions: Bubble … Read more
Have you reached that point where you’re bored with life and want a fresh start? Many people have felt that way in their lives. Whether you’re 18 and just graduated from high school, fresh out of college, in your 30s, suffering from empty nest syndrome or just tired of your current, a new life in … Read more
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Struggling in a subject, be it math or science, is never a realization you want to come to grips with. No matter how hard you try, it may be impossible to grasp the material being taught. In this instance, instruction from a tutor may be needed. This educational resource can show you tips and tricks necessary to learn a particular concept or theory. Then, you can soar past learning … Read more
Are you earning Swagbucks yet? If not, you should be. If you’re new to Swagbucks, here are some things you should know. First, Swagbucks is an online rewards program that you can join for free. You receive points for activities you do online, such as search the internet, shop, complete surveys and watch videos. Once you receive enough points, you can … Read more
As consumers, we have a ton of options when it comes to shopping. We can shop at local stores. We can head to the mall. Many of us opt to shop online. Shopping online is convenient for everybody who has a computer or smartphone. We all live busy lives and sometimes we just don’t feel like … Read more
There are moments when we need extra money to renovate our homes, support our studies, or pay medical bills. Or maybe you decided to get married, or you simply want to take a vacation. Or maybe some form of emergency came up all of a sudden. Well, we have good news for you as you … Read more
Online Shopping has been giving so much convenience to the world for years. Imagine not having to spend time in traffic to be in the mall just to go shopping and being in the comfort of your own home while everything is just a click away. But have you ever encountered an online retailer that … Read more