Family tips
Building a Savings Plan for 2010
The economy hit us hard this last year. With one of us out of work and the other struggling to find work contracts, the money has trickled in just enough to keep us from going under completely. The work prospects have not changed, but my attitude has recovered. Sometimes the right attitude is all that [...]
Christmas for $100
The holidays get expensive. Even just sending out Christmas cards can end up costing hundreds of dollars. With so many people struggling financially it might be time to put the reason back into the season and stop focusing on the finances so much. 7 Tips for Saving on Christmas 1. Give the gift of time [...]
Saving Money that Is Not There
No regular paycheck for two years sounds tough. Living it is much tougher than it sounds. My husband left his teaching position in October of 2007. The income I gain from writing (mostly online) has been enough to keep our heads above water, but only just enough so that we can breath. Things would be [...]
Top Tips for Buying and Saving on a Used Car
Car dealerships are in trouble – or at least the news media is portraying the idea that the auto industry as a whole is struggling. Anyone that has been to a car dealership in the last several months is likely to portray a different picture. Our mini-van was t-boned a few weeks back by a [...]
Save Money with Day Camps
Save Money on the Next Party
It can be expensive and exhausting having company over for a gathering. With just a little preparation, some organization and some creativity you can have a great party that won’t cost a fortune and that you can actually enjoy. Steps to Planning and Saving for a Party 1. Start cooking ahead of time. Having appetizers [...]
Save Money Tomorrow by Spending Money Today
Save $3000 in Ten Weeks
Family Vacation for Five for under $700
Tips to Save at the Ballgame
Family Vacation for Five for under $700
Tips to Save at the Ballgame
Spring has sprung (at least for the most part) and for many people that means baseball season is underway. It can be expensive just paying for the different activities of children but trying to keep spending under control while running from school to ballgames to practice and around again can seem impossible at times. The [...]