SPEND LESS & GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

A no spending month might sound like more hassle than it’s worth. If you have a difficult time controlling your spending, a no spend month challenge might sound like setting yourself up to fail. One of the biggest reasons most people won’t do it is because they’re too...

If you are contemplating postponing your honeymoon until months after your wedding, then this article is for you. Many couples choose to delay their honeymoon for many different reasons. Whether you are trying to make this decision due to finances, scheduling, or to...

  When you’re in college, every little bit of money that you can save counts. Luckily, a lot of companies understand that college kids are looking for ways to save their hard-earned cash, and they have provided you with many options for saving that are only available...

  If you have a desire to allow your kids to go to college and an empty bank account, don’t worry. You are actually among the majority of college applicants out there today! In fact, more than 60% of all incoming freshmen failed to plan for college. A mere 11% of...

  College can be a rough time in many young adult lives. Trying to manage to live on your own, keeping up with your studies and finding ways to make money to survive can be a huge task. Instead of reaching for another box of ramen noodles you can take some time to do...

Congratulations on your wedding! This must be such an exciting time for you! And while I’m sure you’re ready to pack your bags and head away on a romantic adventure, I want to make sure you’re prepared for the costs involved. I know, it’s a bit of a bummer, but when...

I can honestly say that I think my Amazon Prime account is worth every penny. Get the most out of Prime with these other benefits that will save you money! Just think, Sam's Club and Costco Memberships are not uncommon, and we pay for them each year. Why do we think...

  In the 20 years we've been married, I can only list a handful of times when my husband James and I were able to get away by ourselves for a fun couples weekend. Attempting to travel while you are on a budget can be challenging. If you are in need of a getaway with...

  Theme parks can get expensive quickly. Once you've scanned your tickets, the expenses just keep coming! While we are usually Disney fans, we decided to have a day of fun at Busch Gardens Tampa. The day was fantastic, without the expensive guilt trip. From your...

Whether you're looking to save money on your next road trip, or just want to reduce your expenses, don't overlook your fuel costs. If you own a car, especially one that doesn't get very good gas mileage, then you know how much a full tank of gas can cost...

  Between keeping up with the kids school and sporting functions, keeping our homes semi-neat, running errands, and cooking meals, and in my particular case, running a home business, it's hard to take time to treat or spoil yourself. Take it from me, in order to stay...

Every day there is something in our home that requires cleaning, and as a result, we use up a lot of cleaning solutions and supplies. Those dusters, wipes, and sprays cost a LOT and since they don't last forever it's a vicious cycle that can waste money. Here are some...

So, you’ve bought a car, and everything seems great. It gets you from A to B, has excellent gas mileage, and is the perfect color for your personality! And then suddenly you get hit with crazy high car insurance rates. All the sudden you find yourself wondering how on...

Saving money might not be nearly as difficult as you think. With a few key insider tips from someone who shops online all the time, you could save thousands of dollars each year, and make your hard earned cash work much harder. Here are my best online shopping hacks...

Have you ever felt that panicky feeling when you notice that you have only a few little squares left on the roll and you know there are no backup packages of toilet paper in storage? YIKES, right?!! When bath tissue deals aren't plentiful, or you are in a...

  Moms are busy ladies, and this can mean that a spa day for mom is usually out of the question. If your mom is a busy woman, but you would still like to treat her to a relaxing day at the spa, you can do it on a budget! Having a spa day at home can be an excellent...