At least once a month, we sit down for a “money date” and we scrutinize our income, expenses, and investments. We recently went over our recurring bills and noticed a few that were not even needed! #helloextramoney One in particular was our cable tv bill. We don’t use our cable service as much these days, and really, we get everything we love to watch from internet streaming. So we did the deed, called up the cable company, and made some changes....
Looking for ways to save money in food costs and electricity bills? We got our first Instant Pot, and we are already noticing a huge savings in our food and energy bills. We thought we’d share our experience with the Instant Pot so far and share our favorite 10 easy Instant Pot recipes. We’ll also include some money saving tips when it comes to using the Instant Pot. You know I’m all about saving money. And when it comes to...
Are you feeling the heavy burden of the expense of your car? If you feel like your car is breaking your budget, you may want to consider getting rid of a car. If this doesn’t seem like a possibility, there are creative ways to reduce or cut auto expenses and even make extra money using your car. My husband and I have been looking over our budget recently, and one of the expenses which stands out the greatest is our...
Do you often feel stuck about your money situation? Do you feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck and can never get ahead? You are not alone. According to a study by the Center for Financial Services Innovation, nearly half of Americans say their expenses are equal to or greater than their income. The purpose of this post is to help you make changes with your money mindset and provide you with some strategies and tools to help you...
If you have been feeling the pinch with your money lately, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the Center for Financial Services Innovation, nearly half of the people in America (47%) spent more than or equal to their income in the last 12 months. Despite a fairly strong economy, many people in America are financially struggling. Overspending can create major stress in individuals and families, and most of this stress can be easily alleviated by making...
When it comes to buying a house, you find out fairly quickly that there are additional costs associated with home repairs and home improvement. These projects can add thousands of dollars to the cost of owning a home. If not well planned out, home repairs can mean trouble for your finances. In this post, I’m going to cover some tips when it comes to saving money on home improvement and how you can better plan for home repairs. Recently, my...
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