Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Paying off my student loans was the best thing that I did for my budget – and I owe it all to Suze Orman. Did you know that Americans have more student loan debt than credit card debt? In fact, according to Orman, we have over one trillion dollars out there in student loan debt. That’s insane! So, when Orman told me (well, not ME
Last week, my dishwasher of 10 years decided that it just didn’t feel like doing its job. It was done. And after scrubbing dirty dishes in the sink by hand, I was done, too. So I went to Sears to find a new dishwasher. Aside from the sticker shock, here’s what I found. Shopping for a dishwasher? Here’s what you can expect to get and
When I started saving for retirement at 23 last year I thought I was ahead of the game. While I wish I had started saving even earlier, many of my friends haven’t set up a retirement fund or opened an IRA yet! My friends think exactly the way I did last year, “Why start saving now? I have so much time!” While this is true, it will cost
With seven in ten college students graduating with student debt AND the average debt load hitting $33,000 in 2014, it’s no surprise that my friends in their 20s are FREAKING OUT. I hunted down eight common myths about student loans to help you stay on top of your loans and pay them off as quickly and cheaply as possible. 8 Student Loan Myths Debunked
The average wedding costs approximately $30,000. But is it possible to have a beautiful wedding on a budget? Yes! Here’s how my friend was able to pull it off her dream wedding for $10,073 without settling for less. Here’s how one woman cut her wedding budget – and couldn’t have been happier with the results.
If you drive a car, and these days who doesn’t, you know one of the largest expenses associated with operating a car is the insurance. Car insurance mandatory in almost all the states, so no getting around carrying it. Gas prices are dropping and hopefully will continue to drop, but it is the monthly insurance bill that is the single largest expense. And insurance rates have
Valentine’s Day is about love and affection. It is not about diamonds, overpriced chocolates, or other expensive budget-busting gifts. At least it doesn’t have to be. We’ve already shown you how to create delicious and healthy Valentine’s treats and hand make Valentine’s Day goodies. Now we’ve put together seven creative, fun ways to show your affection for the one you love – or disdain for the holiday, as the
This morning I handed a potential client my new business card and he said, “Ohh, look at your fancy business card.” Score. I took the opening and shared my 7-second elevator pitch. If nothing else came out of our meeting, I knew he would remember my business card. And remember me. Turns out we connected over music and SEO and will probably work together in the future. Those
Part of the reason that so many New Year’s Resolutions fail – whether they’re diet, career, or money-related – is because we often have an “all-or-nothing” mentality. Never eat sugar again, or else! The key is praising yourself for small victories and yes, allowing yourself to “cheat” once in awhile. If you want to stick to your resolutions, here are my secrets. 6 Secrets to Keeping Your New
My little 2003 Mini Cooper appears to be on its last legs. It is headed to the shop for the third time in four weeks, which makes me about 80% sure that it is time for a new car. (Or at least a newish one.) My husband is also ready for new wheels. We even agree on what type of car to buy – a Mini
You always hear about elderly, vulnerable people being taken advantage of – they are preyed upon by perpetrators who walk off with their savings. But what about two intelligent, college-educated, well-informed people who did years of research on an particular investment? How could they possibly become victims of a Ponzi scheme? We lost $750,000. This is our story.
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post only because that means I’m DONE with my Christmas shopping. Last year we spent $847.80 on Christmas gifts. This year, I spent a bit less. Family and friends – you know who you are – better not read this if you want to be surprised!!!! Here’s how much I spent on Christmas
I keep hearing that solar panels are getting so cheap that they are going to cost as much as getting electricity from the grid as early as 2016. That’s practically tomorrow! With a generous 30 percent rebate from the federal government, I set out to find out how much solar panels cost, when they make sense, and how quickly you get your investment back. ==>
With the holidays fast approaching, there’s pressure to shop, shop, shop. But in the back of our minds, there’s always the fear of what our credit card statements will look like – last year BB spent $736.74! One Christmas gift, office Secret Santa present, or stocking stuffer that works for many women is silver jewelry: earrings, charms, rings. Below are some of the deals I found
I’m on a tear to save money on energy bills by embracing energy efficiency. I’m willing to pay a few bucks upfront to give less money to the electricity company and home heating oil company in the long run. Even if it takes a few months or even years to pay off, it’s worth it. Infolinks 2014 25 tricks for a warmer home that save money
