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 – Create coupons for hikes, trips to the museum, fishing or other activities that bring people together without breaking the bank. 2. DIY – make Christmas gifts for those in your family. Food is always a winner! 3. Make and take – no more mailing …Find out more
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Affording the Big Things in Life
February 2, 2009
Budget Tips
A friend recently told me about her bad day. The kids had been sick all night, her husband’s truck gave out as he headed off to work and when she went to wash the sheets from the sick kids the washing machine spilled all over the floor. That is definitely …Find out more
Save $7000 a Year
January 16, 2009
Budget Tips
Circumstances are usually the only reason we tighten our financial belt around here. This time is not exception. As I was digging deep into the budget to see where we could purge, I got a rude awakening. If we had just done this earlier, we would have been able to …Find out more