3 Tips to Banish Takeout Forever

These tips will do wonders for your food budget! Like all people with a frugal frame of mind, when it comes to my food budget, I endeavour to do these three things: Cook all my meals from scratch, Avoid fast food outlets and, Save restaurants for special events. I haven’t always succeeded in this endeavour. …

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5 Tips for Buying Your First Home

Nothing says I am a grown-up person now like purchasing your first house. The excitement and the process of choosing the right neighborhood are all fun and games, but when it comes to finances, things get more complicated than picking the right tone of beige. If you have decided to buy your first home, we …

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How to Manage Loans and Credit Cards

If you want a life that is as free from issues as possible you need to learn how to manage your loans and credit cards effectively. Doing so means that you do not end up owing more than you can afford to pay and fall behind in your payments. The average American has $38,000 worth …

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50 Category Ideas for Your Cash Envelopes

Why Cash Envelopes? If you’re struggling with your budget or saving for irregular bills, one of the best and most practical ways to stay on track is to use cash envelopes; a budgeting system made popular by Dave Ramsey. You can set up as many or as few envelopes as you like, it’s a completely …

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Genius Ways to Make Money on the Side

Sometimes, the hardest part of choosing to make money on the side is deciding what to do. Regardless of whether your decision is based on a need or a want, you usually need a few ideas to get you started. We’re all about helping you find the sweet spot for making extra cash. Extra cash …

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How to Fix Your Budget

Even the best designed budget can either fall short of your needs or just be inappropriate for your current situation.

7 Money Saving Amazon Shopping Tips for Christmas

8 Money Saving Amazon Shopping Tips for Christmas – This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Looking for a stress free option for your holiday shopping? If you’re not yet a fan of shopping on Amazon, you soon will be. Find out how to do your Christmas shopping without the hassle of going into a physical …

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7 Reasons Everyone Needs a Side Hustle

By now, you’ve all heard of side hustles. They can be a great way to make some extra money on the side while also learning some new skills, but maybe it sounds complicated. Below we explore seven reasons why everyone should have a side hustle!   Why have a side hustle? The number one reason …

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8 Money Saving Clothes Shopping Hacks

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When it comes to clothes shopping, not wasting money is just as important as finding that special bargain. Too often we purchase things we don’t need, never wear or are expensive to maintain. Smart clothes shopping starts with a plan for your wardrobe as a whole and also takes into consideration the cost of owning each …

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How to Start a Lifestyle Blog & Make Money with Pinterest

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Pinterest is THE place to go for finding the very best ideas for DIY, fashion, food and more. Topics that can easily translate into a successful lifestyle blog. Plus, if Pinterest is your favorite place to find and share cool ideas – starting a lifestyle blog might be your perfect side hustle. If you already …

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