Managing your finances properly can be a tricky business, especially if a person is fresh out of high school or college. He or she might have a new job and a checking account. They might think they are ready to take on the world, but that new income might suffer as a result of improper […]
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How To Save Money At A Farmers Market
Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to eat a healthier diet while also supporting your local farmers and agriculture. Unfortunately, the pricing of locally grown fresh produce can be slightly more expensive than what you would spend at a local grocery store and this often turns people off from shopping local. Shopping […]
Continue Reading10 Financial Lessons You Need To Know Before You Hit 40
Learning to manage money and make good financial decisions does not come naturally to many people. Young adults are often tempted to put off these lessons until some future date, assuming they have many years ahead to earn an income and actually prepare for the future. Most of us have made some financial missteps along […]
Continue ReadingEasy Ways To Save Money Without Even Thinking About It
If you think saving money is too hard or too time-consuming, then this post is for you. There are some great “no-brainer” ways to save money that are posted all over the Internet nowadays. We’re going to show you some easy ways to save money that you don’t even need to think about. You’ll learn […]
Continue ReadingHow To Live On A Budget: 6 Tips From The Great Depression
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” ― Boyd K. Packer The Great Depression era was a tragic period in history because of the devastating effects that it had on the economy, stock market, and banks. But what most people who lived through it remember the most about it is the shock […]
Continue ReadingHow to Save Money for a Rainy Day
Saving money for a rainy day may seem impossible at times. Everything around us seems to be increasing in price, yet your pay probably remains stagnant. Everyone should attempt to put away money for an emergency, even if it’s only a little at a time. If you don’t already have one, then you probably often […]
Continue ReadingLearn How To Budget Your Expenses The Right Way
The word “budget” gets tossed around a lot, from the mom who tells her teen that a new gaming system is not “in the budget,” to the school officials who moan that “the annual budget was cut”. How to budget effectively, however, remains a mystery to many people. Their financial records are a bewildering jumble of […]
Continue ReadingHow to Reuse Old Clothes to Save Money
Most people want to find different ways of saving money to make extra room in their budget for other types of expenses. Reusing old clothes is an ideal way of changing up your wardrobe and avoid spending more on new pieces. As we turn over our closets to prepare for each season, we’re often left […]
Continue ReadingMarvelous Money Tips for Newlyweds
After the cake has been eaten, all the champagne has been drunk, and all of the smiling guests have gone home from your extravagant wedding reception, it can be difficult for newlyweds to switch gears into real life again. It can sometimes be a challenge to change your mindset from “money is no object – […]
Continue ReadingHow to Save Money on Mother’s Day
The stores are filled with “I Love Mom” balloons, cards, and fresh flowers. You can’t watch TV without every other commercial being about Mother’s Day and what to buy for Mom. However, for most moms, it’s really the thought that counts! This is great news for people who want to get their mother a nice […]
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