Have Yourself a Frugal Little Christmas
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and regardless of how much you earn- most families have to be frugal in some way or another. There’s lots to buy and lots to organize; it’s no wonder it’s ranked as the most expensive and stressful time of the year. But...
Holiday Gift Guide For Pug Lovers
If you know anyone who has a pug, you know that pug people are a little crazy about their dogs. A pug parent just has to have all sorts of pug-related items around their house. I personally own pug socks, yoga pants, a window decal, magnets, t-shirts, a sweater and...
5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling
Since my hubby and I are currently working on paying off $117,000 of student loan debt, we don’t normally travel. But thanks to my in-laws’ timeshare and frequent flyer miles, we had the opportunity to go to Myrtle Beach recently for a very low cost. We didn’t have...
Your Step by Step Guide to Getting Out of Debt
Don’t let yourself drown in debt! If you owe a lot of money to creditors or the IRS, getting out might seem impossible – but it’s not. If you’re ready to regain your financial freedom, you need a plan for doing it. We’ve compiled a step by step guide for you to follow...
4 Things to Know About Car Loans
Car loans suck. I do NOT generally recommend them, and I advise that you pay cash for cars whenever possible. Cars lose their value quickly, and taking out debt for a depreciating asset doesn’t make much sense. My hubby and I had never had a car loan. Up until a...
7 Money Saving Techniques for Couples
“At least we save money” is one thing you’ll often hear from single people. And there’s a bit of truth in that; you don’t need to buy expensive Christmas, birthday, and Valentine’s Day gifts if you’re riding solo. However, it’s also important to recognize just how...
5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Manager
Managers come in all shapes and sizes. They come from all backgrounds and have varying levels of experience. Most of them have one thing in common. They want to be the best manager they can possibly be. This is what made them ideal for this...
Could You Cut It as an Entrepreneur?
If you are soon to embark on the world of work after graduating from college, there’s no doubt you will have already considered a few different careers. But why work for someone else when you could just work for yourself? More and more millennials are choosing to...
Frugal Tip: Don’t Sign Anything You Don’t Understand
I recently switched dental insurance companies and had to see a new dentist. The initial intake appointment was overwhelming. I talked to the dentist for nearly an hour, filled out endless paperwork, watched a video (shown on the TV that was on the ceiling), and was...
3 Things First-Time Home Buyers Should Do
Everyone is likely to find themselves in a position, at some point or another, where they want to buy their first home. And, when you find yourself coming close to passing the life milestone that is buying and moving into your first home, it would be prudent to know...