Cost of Living
The finances of a single person can vary greatly from the finances of a person who is married, engaged, or even just dating, especially if you live with your significant other. While I vastly prefer being single the majority of …
I really don’t know what took us so long. For months, we toyed with the idea of finally cutting our cable cord, but we were never able to break down and do it. We loved this show and that show …
Paying down debt or trying to save up for an emergency fund? If you’re looking to save money, one of the first places you should look is your fridge. Your grocery bill might be one of the easiest places to …
Preparing your family budget gets a little tricky when child care costs are involved. Child care is one of the biggest expenses that families face, and it’s one that can’t be ignored. Obviously, child care costs will vary greatly by …
Frugal parents are faced with a common dilemma. Spending too much on your children is unwise and can lead to spoiling them, but depriving them isn’t the best way to go, either. So where are parents supposed to draw the …
Welcome to motherhood! After the initial sweet newborn days, you might be wondering (and Googling) if life will ever go back to normal. Life as a new mom can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to get caught up in it …
My husband and I are expecting our first child this fall. Like any other first-time parents, we absolutely want the best—and only the best—for our children. However—at what cost? We’re quickly finding out that having children is expensive. While we …
Living in the desert means that life is quite miserable after June 1st. It’s not possible to even consider the living without air conditioning. However, dealing with two to three months of electricity bills over $400 isn’t ideal, either. Here …
Summertime is a wonderful time for enjoying fresh produce and easy meals. Get your grills started and add these five dishes to your menu for budget friendly and healthy meals. If you don’t have access to a grill, you can …
Summer is upon us, and I don’t know about you, but the warmer months seem to be the time when it’s easiest to blow my budget. Cookouts, meeting friends out on the town, outdoor events — it all adds up quickly! …
