Studies show more than 50 percent of American employees feel that they deserve more money than they’re currently making. Are you one of those underpaid workers? If you are, it might be time to ask for a raise – with a little help from these five tips. Know What You Want – Of course, you…

For many, an herb garden is just as essential to them as their vegetable garden! After all, how would that pesto or tomato salad be tasty if you didn’t have a fresh snip of basil or oregano to add? But did you know there are other household uses for those herbs you grow? Herbs need…

Labor Day is coming up (Monday, September 2) and you’ve probably already given some thought to how you’re going to celebrate the end-of-summer holiday. Or, if you’re like some people, you won’t give it much thought until about three days before the big day. Either way, you’ll be happy to know that you can have…

One way to save money is to buy items in bulk when possible. While you may be spending a little more up front, you’ll be buying items less often and paying less for them per unit price. If you pay attention to a few tricks, you’ll be able to save money on a variety of…

Saving money is a challenge for some and saving money for the future and your retirement can be a bigger challenge. Are you saving for your future? If not, remember it’s never too late if you start now! There are several ways for you to save for your future! My family started saving money after…

Are you currently saving money for your future and retirement? Do you have a children? Are you putting money away for their future, too? If not, don’t worry! You still have time to start saving for their future. It’s never too late to get started. It can be difficult to figure out how much money…

My husband was deployed when I bought my first iPhone. It was in the year 2010. I remember the day I bought it! It was my birthday and I guess I felt I owed myself a nice birthday present! My husband knew all about it and he wanted me to get one. When he returned…

If you’ve gotten yourself in a bit of debt, it can seem an overwhelming task to try and get out of it, but it’s definitely not impossible.  In fact, there are quite a few ways you can dig yourself out of debt successfully as long as you keep to your endeavor and don’t stray from…

Not having enough to put away is probably the most common excuse for not saving money, explains Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension family financial management specialist, to sheknows.com in an article about money saving tips. But the ability to save money isn’t about how much you bring in; it’s about changing the…

We all dream of a lavish, fairy tale wedding. The only problem is, that picture perfect wedding includes a price tag that can turn that dream into a nightmare. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to cut corners on your wedding day without sacrificing the glitz and glitter of the occasion. From the invitations to…