Earn, Save & Live Smart
If financial fitness starts with making and saving money, Smart Money is about learning how to make those savings grow. Here at The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources on:
Saving money is oh-so-important. Most people know that, they simply can’t find the additional money in their budgets to put back much. The trick is to try and save money in all areas of your life. The following tips will help you save nickels and dimes that can be added to your savings! 1. Share … Read more
With rising costs and every more available services many home owners have difficulties with their personal finances. This includes figuring out ways of reducing regular monthly bills. If your anything like me I get overwhelmed by recurring bills, forgotten and unused services, which ultimately leaves less money for important things such as investing for the future and going for a … Read more
So you want to save money on groceries – doesn’t everyone? A trip to the grocery store – even for just a few kitchen staples – can add up quickly, but what if you’re not a coupon cutter? Well, don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways that you can cut that grocery bill significantly. … Read more
If you’re like me, you absolutely LOVE Anthropologie…but you’re not so fond of their prices. The chic and boho designs are fantastic, the sometimes muted and sometimes bold color schemes are great, but paying $80 for a trinket dish is a little out of my comfort zone. So, I created an Anthropologie-style trinket dish that … Read more
When it comes to hotel stays or kennel visits, we think in terms of cost per day, but have you ever thought about your cost per day for cable or your car? Cost per day can be an eye-opening or eye-popping experience because it helps you prioritize your expenses. When it comes to budgeting and … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Ultimate Rewards. All opinions are 100% mine. We all love getting a little something extra for nothing. It’s like ordering a hot fudge sundae and getting a cherry on top without even asking or when the vending machine accidently gives you two candy … 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
If you want to try a new restaurant in a state you’ve never visited, would you go without Google maps? I didn’t think so. Why, then, would you ever go through life without a budget? After all, a budget is your road map to an important place, namely financial independence. Far too many live without … Read more
Quick: Based on your personality and habits, are you a saver or a spender? Statistics prove that most of us want to be the former – but in reality, the majority are the latter. Check out these stats: According to NerdWallet.com, “15” is one mighty popular number. 15 = percentage of US families who carry … Read more