How to Save a Little and Live a Lot It can be tough to save money when you’re already on a tight budget. The more you squeeze your budget, the more squeezed you feel. The truth is, everyone needs to save money. Even if it’s just a small amount each week. It does add up. …
When your Christmas budget is tight, it can be a challenge to find the joy in the season. But it doesn’t have to! Christmas can still be a time of giving and sharing even if you don’t have a lot of cash available for gifts. You just need to do a couple of things; be creative …
Money stresses, we all have them at some point in our lives. They might be long term money stresses like overwhelming debt, or short term ones like a sudden, unexpected bill. I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Stress can be useful for keeping us focused but when it becomes persistent and …
Start saving more money today by dealing with the financial excuses you tell yourself. Saving money for retirement or anything else can seem like hard work and it’s true, you need discipline and motivation to make it happen. But, the most important thing you need to take control of before you can start saving more money …
Finding the best mindset to challenge your spending and your debt can take a bit of effort but it’s definitely worth it. Living in a society where credit is easy to get and we’re encouraged to buy more to be more… happy, attractive, successful. It’s easy to see how many of us find ourselves with credit …
A tight budget and single parenting go pretty much hand in hand. At least in my experience they do. But, that’s probably true of any household that lives on a single wage. It’s easy to start feeling down about yourself, the world and life in general when you’re watching every single penny, where it goes …
All of us spend money every day. This doesn’t mean that you actually pull cash out of your wallet or swipe a card. We’re talking about purchases that ooze out of your bank account all the time. These are the costs you pay for services and routine payments. Sure, these payments come out all at …
Making the most of your grocery dollar is not just about buying as much as you can, but buying the most nutritious food that you can. Depending on your location that can be a tough ask. Too often the foods that are not just the cheapest but the most readily available are the ones doing …
Smart Money Secrets from the Great Depression It’s easy to be lulled into believing we live in a time of great (and increasing) prosperity. And, on the surface we do appear to be living easier, more comfortable lives than our parents or grandparents. Time and labor saving devices like dishwashers and drive-thru car washes are …
Pinterest. Once you discover its delights, it quickly becomes a big part of your online world. I spend a lot of my time on Pinterest. Partly for my blog but also to learn about the topics that interest me both professionally and personally. Unlike other social media platforms, Pinterest is all about information. Yes, there lots of …
Eating healthy on a budget doesn’t have to be complicated. There are five basic steps that will ensure you avoid the drive through and keep more dollars in your pocket. Each and every week. And the best bit is, they are super simple to implement. Eating healthy on a budget Step 1 – Simplify your …
Living on one income can be a challenge. Living on one income and being a single parent can turn that challenge into an ever present source of stress and anxiety. Sure, the basics are the same: Track your spending Create and stick to a budget Build an emergency fund, and Work on paying off your …