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.
This is the time of the year we all wish money really did grow on trees…oh what fun that would be! The joy of going to the mailbox and finding Christmas cards has been replaced with the dread of opening Christmas bills. If you blew your Christmas budget, there is money to be found. Consider … Read more
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Did the rain keep the trick or treaters away, and now you’re wondering what to do with all that leftover candy? Halloween Bucket Brownies are a delicious way to use up that leftover Halloween candy! Chocolate lovers…these are for you! Top your favorite brownies with chopped candy bars, and then add a thick layer of … Read more
It’s a new week, and you’re ready to follow your new budget and save some serious money. Day one goes really well. You bring your lunch to work and save $10. You skip your afternoon Starbucks run to save another $4, and you opt for a DIY manicure to save a whopping $25. WOW! $39 … Read more
My neighbor walked out of her house exasperated. “I need a beer,” she said. Three hot, sweaty days of packing boxes was all she could handle. Enough was enough. Then she took a deep breath and said, “I need to go back inside and keep my eye on the prize because the shipping container will … Read more
Have you ever been on a diet? Remember counting calories and cravings, and cutting back on just about everything? Welcome to the world of budgeting. It’s a diet for your wallet. If you’ve been successful on a diet, you may find the same tactics can help you succeed in budgeting. The similarities might surprise you. … Read more
Living in a big city is a dream many people have. City life means you can walk to all the shops, and will never be at a loss for activities on the weekend. However, as you probably know, residing in the city generally costs a lot of money, but it doesn’t have to. Use a … Read more
Many people claim that they are just “bad with money,” and while personality traits and education play a part in money management, the way you manage your money is a matter of habit. And no matter how long you’ve been stuck in a cycle of poor money habits, you can always make changes. Money … Read more
Forgo your gym membership and let one of these free fitness apps be your new personal trainer! Whether you run, walk, bike, lift weights, circuit train or do yoga…there’s an app for you. In fact, there’s even an app for couch potatoes to train for a 5K in just 8 weeks. With summer upon us, … Read more