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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:
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
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 have a family of three, and I’m sure if you have a lot of people in your family, you do whatever it takes to save a few dollars. Well, what you’re going to find out is that there’s something that most of us can’t get away from and that is food. Without it, how … Read more
How many times have you justified a purchase because it’s only a few bucks? Have you ever stopped to add up all the little things that you might be wasting money on? If you’re looking for ways to cut spending, it’s simple… Don’t Waste Money on Starbuck’s Your morning caffeine fix at Starbuck’s is only … Read more
Whether you’re thinking about buying new or used, a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. If the mere thought of visiting a car dealership fills you with anxiety and makes you instinctively clutch your wallet, read the tips below before you purchase your next vehicle. Money Saving Tips for Buying … Read more
You’re in the market for a new home because interest rates are at an all-time low, and the mortgage calculator says you can afford your dream home…yippee! Not so fast. Mortgage calculators don’t tell the whole story, so you’ll need to do a few more calculations. You should use a mortgage calculator to determine your … Read more
We all know that in life, nothing is free. That doesn’t mean that we can’t squeeze as much as possible out of every dollar we spend. Comparison shopping, coupon cutting, and the old “five finger discount” are all well and good for paying less, but with a rewards credit card, you actually get something extra … Read more
Making plans is easy. How often have you drawn up a new diet or exercise plan or made a resolution to spend less money? Regularly, right? But how many times have you actually followed through and stuck with those plans? Part of the reason why it is so hard to stick to your budget is … Read more
When it comes to many households, the budget is one of the most important things to continuously keep track of. The consumer that stays on budget tends to sleep a little better at night. On the other hand, those that stray off course and spend too much money tend to have their fair share of … Read more
Toward the end of every semester, college students run out of money and survive on ramen noodles! We’ve all been there, we’ve all learned from our money mistakes, so let’s help the next generation avoid the ramen noodle diet! 10 Tips to Help your college student manage money and avoid the ramen noodle diet! … Read more