Where Do You Draw The Line at Excess Consumption?
Published on Jun 10 2013 // Budgeting
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You Want to Give Your Child The Best of Everything, But Should You?
Published on Jun 03 2013 // Budgeting, Kids and College
The $3,000 Wedding: How We Did It
Published on May 30 2013 // Budgeting, Finance Life Stages
When my husband and I had the crazy idea to plan a wedding in three weeks, the only thing we knew for sure was that we were flat broke. I probably had a few thousand in savings and my husband had none. We were broke and in love and hell bent on getting married.
An elopement wasn’t an option for us...
Why It Pays to Be Healthy: The Cost of a $5 Lunch
This year, my husband and I vowed to make eating well a priority. To us, this meant eating more whole foods, fruits, vegetables, meats…pretty much anything that came in its natural form and not from a box with ingredients we couldn’t pronounce.
On any given week, I would say about 90% of my meals...
How to make budget cuts without sacrificing live entertainment
Budgeting is an important way of getting our finances under control. During times of financial duress, it is often things like entertainment, eating out and other merrymaking outings that are first to culled to balance one’s check book. However, with services like StubHub UK, getting hold of hot Justin...
Since When Did These Things Become So Expensive
When did life get so expensive? There are so many things that have shot up in price over the last few years. Here are some of the most common cost concerns and what you can do about them.
Sporting Equipment
You wouldn’t think that a baseball bat would be so expensive but it is! It’s common for the...
Cheap and Creative Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Published on Jan 24 2013 // Budgeting, Personal Finance
My Financial Resolutions for 2013
I’m not a big believer in the whole Mayan calendar prediction thing, so I’ve opted not to drain all my accounts or start prepping for doomsday. Since the holidays are now behind us and we’ll still be around come 2013, it’s time to turn our attention to getting our financial houses in order.
Don’t...
Recovering from a Financial Holiday Hangover
Published on Dec 19 2012 // Budgeting, Featured, How To Guide, Personal Finance, Shopping
8 Ways to Get the Best Price
As if staying on budget during the holidays wasn’t hard enough, retailers are using dynamic pricing to make it even more difficult. The concept refers to the practice of changing the price of a product based on fluctuations in supply, demand, and even in response to the weather.
However, most retailers...
How to Save Money during the Holidays
Published on Nov 25 2012 // Budgeting, Cost of Living, Featured, Shopping
christmas 2012 (Photo credit: paparutzi)
I, for one, simply dread the holidays. I once looked forward to their arrival – I eagerly penned my Christmas list with delight, and I always wondered why my mom seemed so stressed out all season long.
Now I know.
I’ve become a parent, so I feel the newfound...
10 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Holiday Shopping
A recent Pricegrabber survey reports 82 percent of online shoppers will use shopping apps to save on holiday gifts this year. With so many apps to choose from, it’s difficult to distinguish which ones will save you money or just take up memory. As you start to plan your holiday shopping strategy,...
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