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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:
Allowance is an interesting topic when you think about kids. Kids want money and we as parents want to provide money for them. Here is where it gets a little sticky. Are you like most parents who give an allowance for doing chores around the house? Then, when the kids want something, you reach in … Read more
Starting college can be scary; it is a new world out there, with its own hurdles attached to the journey. One of the main concerns when considering higher education is the cost that is associated with it. Furthering your education is not going to be free; if you want to get through it without breaking … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Tidy Up Your Finances The New Year provides opportunities to clean away the old and welcome the new in a variety of ways. I like to take time during the month of January to empty the closets, clean away the cobwebs, and reorganize. While I usually think of doing these tasks around … Read more
The Budget Diet is kicking off Resolution Week today! If your resolution is going to have anything to do with saving money, you’ll discover plenty of ideas to help you keep that resolution! One of the most popular resolutions is to lose weight, but I’d like to suggest a diet for your wallet instead! The … Read more
Save on Healthcare Practice Good Health This tip is obvious and heard all the time, but it bears repeating. No health care treatment can match eating appropriate amounts of food that benefits your body as well as exercising regularly. Quit Smoking The monetary savings of this decision equals about $5 a day, and the health … Read more
While it might seem silly to start planning how to handle Christmas shopping months in advance, it’s often a far better idea than waiting until the last moment. With the economy somewhat shaky, jobs unavailable, and unemployment soaring, the holidays are an easy time to find yourself broke and feeling a bit sad. Having a … Read more
Nothing manages to open doors quite like a college education. While there are plenty of stories touting self-made men and women who managed to work outside of the system or pursue interests after dropping out, it’s tough to find those who managed to be successful without ever setting foot in a college classroom. And in … Read more
Much has changed in the world of higher education from a generation ago. Mainly, a university education can cost as much as a luxury automobile or a small house, and if you’re not prepared, you might be compelled to seek financial aid in the form of a loan. Of course, the problem with student loans … Read more
We are bombarded everyday with offers and deals to SAVE MONEY on everything from our electric bill, cell phone bill, cable / satellite bill and phone bill. The Budget Diet girl has played the game of SWITCHING all in the name of saving money, but are the savings worth the hassle? The Budget Diet girl … Read more
When interest rates are at record lows, refinancing a mortgage is a tempting proposition. But refinancing is a complicated financial transaction that involves closing costs, appraisals, home insurance, credit scores, and other details. Here are 10 questions homeowners should ask before refinancing a mortgage: • Can the homeowner lock in a lower fixed rate while … Read more