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How to Budget Using the Envelope System

February 5, 2014 Lauralynn Mangis

You can find a lot of fancy software and online tools to help you budget your money better. However, a lot of people find that the old-school envelope system works out the best for them. Because the envelopes are physical items with cash inside of them, it might be easier to visualize both saving and […]

7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying

July 18, 2013 Lauralynn Mangis

Impulse buying can be a very dangerous compulsion. It involves spending money on unnecessary items immediately. There is NO prior planning beforehand, no long or hard thoughts put into the decision. The common theory is that consumers only purchase small items on impulse such as candy, magazines, or snacks. However, recent worrying news is that […]

Financial Goals

June 14, 2013 Lauralynn Mangis

Goals are dreams or wishes that could come true – if you work really hard at them. If your goals are specific enough, they will motivate you to balance your spending and savings in order to reach your objectives. If you don’t set financial goals, you will find yourself saying “I wish I had…” The […]

Surprising Water Usage Numbers [Infographic]

February 28, 2013 Lauralynn Mangis

How much water are you really using? Many of us have low flow shower heads and our toilets are using less water, but how does that compare to the water that goes into the things we use and consume every day? You can also save money each year by trying to save water. Your water […]

Veterans Day Deals and Specials

November 7, 2012 Lauralynn Mangis

Now that the 2012 presidential election is over with, we can focus our energy on thanking all of the brave men and women who currently serve in our armed forces and also our Veterans who have served this country proudly. In the United States, Veterans Day is usually observed on November 11th. However, if it occurs […]

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