During a no spend challenge, it can be tempting to spend money! When we go so long swiping our cards here and there without much thought, it can be challenging to refrain from spending money. We have to stop before each purchase and ask ourselves whether or not the item is something we need and…

Doing load after load of your family’s laundry doesn’t just take a lot of time; it can also end up costing you more than you realize financially as well. In fact, it is estimated that American families spend anywhere from $80 to $600 per year on laundry alone! Just imagine the savings you could have…

Are you looking for ways to earn extra cash? Read these tips below to help you earn! Whether you have back to school supplies, birthday presents, or unexpected medical expenses to pay for, chances are you will need some quick, easy cash at some point in your life. Use one or a few of these…

Do you want to learn how to manage your money better? Read these essential tips to manage your money the right way! Many of us didn’t learn how to manage money during childhood. Perhaps your parents kept the finances under a tight lock and key, so you weren’t able to learn how to manage money.…

Are you thinking about saving for retirement? Read these essential tips for retirement saving. This topic is a sensitive one for so many families living paycheck to paycheck. It may not seem possible that you can save any money, nevermind save money for retirement. I’m here to tell you some exciting news, you can save…

How to Save on Your Christmas Meal What’s the difference between Christmas dinner and Thanksgiving dinner, and why can’t the holiday-scheduling people put a little more time between the two holidays? The Turkey Day meal is usually a little more elaborate, but both require a whole lot of preparation and can cost a whole lot…

Pop quiz: How much money did the average family spent on Christmas gifts last year? $455 $646 $815 $1,090 $425,000 If you guessed B — $646 – you’re right. If you also think that number seems a little low, you’re not alone. If you think it seems a little high, you’re a savvy shopper who’s…

Are you looking around to find cheap kids clothes?  Kids grow fast and kids clothing is not always cheap! By the time you buy shirts, pants, shoes, socks, dresses, belts and more, it may feel like you’ve spent a fortune! However, you can find kids clothes reasonably priced and in gently used condition to brand…

Being a pet owner comes with a lot of benefits. Not only do pets offer love and companionship, but they can also improve your family’s health, reduce your stress level, teach your children responsibility and help you stay in shape. Unfortunately, however, these benefits do come at a cost–pet ownership can be very expensive if…

If you are trying to save money, then you’ll probably hear about the importance of having an emergency fund. An emergency fund is just that – a fund set aside for emergencies only. You never know when you’ll need to use the emergency fund (your car breaks down, your AC goes out, etc.) Whatever the…