by Kati | Jul 18, 2019 | Spend Less
We’ve seen quite a bit of devastation in recent years so I want to show you how to prepare for storms. First, the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Then the destruction we found in Florida resulting from Hurricane Irma. My family was directly in the...
by Kati | Jul 18, 2019 | Spend Less
Typically the words “healthy food” and “saving money” don’t go hand-in-hand. So it surprises people to learn that I keep my food budget really low, while still being able to eat mostly organic foods. You know that I love to save money on...
by Kati | Jul 18, 2019 | Spend Less
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 to...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 18, 2019 | Budgeting, Featured Articles
So you may have seen those silly 365 Day Money Saving Challenges, and they sound all glamorous, “Save Over $1,000 this year!” but when you look at the nitty gritty penny challenge details, you have to sock away around $50 EACH WEEK by the time November...
by Kati | Jul 17, 2019 | Spend Less
It’s so important to build an emergency food supply kit, let me tell you why. When my cousin was getting married in 1998 we flew out to Nashville for the wedding. Little did I know that there were a bunch of tornadoes in the area. Yikes! The pilot safely landed the...
by Kati | Jul 17, 2019 | Debt
Are you drowning in debt? Are you ready to commit to paying off your debt? Paying off debt can be a real life changer. Not like finding a mystical mermaid with underwater caverns filled with coins and jewels kind of life-changing…but close! It’s still...
by Kati | Jul 16, 2019 | Spend Less
Amazon is a great place to find your everyday items at the best prices. Once a year they have “Amazon Prime Day” which is like an Amazon Black Friday. Below are some of the best deals, and some of the things I’m watching for a great deal because they...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 16, 2019 | Budgeting, Featured Articles
What would you do if you had an extra $10,000 (ten grand) in your pocket today? Just think of what an additional $10,000 a year could do for your family. A few simple changes in your shopping habits can really add up to some BIG savings. Find out how to save Ten Grand...
by Kati | Jul 15, 2019 | Spend Less
The electric bill. Next to your mortgage and car payment this is likely one of your largest monthly expenses. Did you know that the average household spends over $2,000 a year on our Electric Bills?! That’s a lot of money! And since I live in Florida, my...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 15, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati | Jul 15, 2019 | Debt
If you are living paycheck to paycheck, it can be stressful just to make it to your next payday. If you are struggling to make end’s meet and pay the bills, then it feels like you’ll never be able to afford to add debt payments into the mix. Adding debt to this...
by Kati | Jul 14, 2019 | Spend Less
Amazon Prime Day is a 48 hour epic day of deals. We’re talking better than Black Friday deals. Amazon really delivers by putting over 100,000 on sale (it’s INSANE). You need to be a Prime Member to get these special deals (if you aren’t a already...
by Kati | Jul 12, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 12, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 11, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati | Jul 11, 2019 | Budgeting, Spend Less
Did you know that over 80% of Americans admit to throwing money in one form or another? Are you throwing money away? The majority blame dining out as the biggest culprit (me included), but that is something we know we do that can waste money. What about those things...
by Kati | Jul 10, 2019 | Spend Less
It may sound shocking to hear that you can save $500 this year when you simply compare food prices. But the best news is that you can save that much without even cutting any coupons! That notion may seem odd coming from me, a hard-core couponer, right? Yes, I know....
by Kati | Jul 10, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati | Jul 10, 2019 | Debt
If you are living on one income, you might think you’ll never get out of debt. It is very possible to live on only one Income AND pay off debt too! Here’s how to payoff debt and only live off one income! I used to read other stories of families who had paid off...
by Kati | Jul 9, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 9, 2019 | Budgeting
We are all guilty of certain bad money habits. In fact, I am willing to bet that even if you are the most frugal person in the world, you are still guilty of at least one bad money habit. For me, it was too easy to use our credit card. Over just a short period we...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 8, 2019 | Spend Less
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....
by Kati | Jul 8, 2019 | Debt
If you have credit card debt then you know that over time it just seems to get more expensive. Plus you could be paying a ton of extra interest if you have your credit card debt spread across multiple cards. Whether you’re looking to put all of your debt in one place,...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 5, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati | Jul 5, 2019 | Spend Less
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...
by Kati | Jul 4, 2019 | Spend Less
Looking for the best toilet paper deals this week? I know I am especially when you get 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 your garage! YIKES,...
by Kati | Jul 4, 2019 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
The average wedding costs thousands of dollars ($24,000 to be precise) and aside from your home and cars, it will probably be the biggest expense of your married life! If you could shave a few hundred to a few thousand dollars off of your wedding bill without...
by Kati | Jul 4, 2019 | Budgeting, Featured Articles
Many people are looking to improve their financial situation this year, but have no idea how on earth to achieve this goal! If you are struggling to get ahead financially, just the idea of getting control of your finances can seem intense. I’m not going to lie to you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 3, 2019 | Spend Less
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 way...
by Kati | Jul 3, 2019 | Debt
There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to paying off your debt including debt reduction services. However, debt reduction services can feel like a dream come true during tough times. Kind of like a Fairy Godmother that can wave her wand and make our...
