One of the main concepts of budgeting is learning to manage money wisely. However, budgeting for food can become difficult because of randomly eating out or sporadic grocery shopping. In all honesty, to budget for food is probably the most difficult part of creating a realistic household budget because of the ever changing market and […]
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How 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 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 […]
Continue Reading10 Amazing Ways To Save Money On Electronics
People can’t seem to live without their electronic devices these days. The latest gadgets are great for entertainment and social networking, but they are often very expensive. Fortunately, consumers can avoid going into debt and save money on their electronic devices if they keep a few things in mind. As we mentioned, electronics are expensive […]
Continue ReadingHow to Survive Black Friday
Oh, Thanksgiving! What was once a time of family gatherings and being thankful for what the year has brought is now a time to SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! Black Friday is one of the most well-known shopping days in the world. There are many different deals throughout the year at your favorite stores, but none of […]
Continue Reading20 Things You Spend Too Much Money On
Are you looking to cut some unwanted spending from your budget? There are many small purchases that you make almost daily that can really add up to some big money. We often don’t put much thought into some purchases that seem necessary and normal. But by cutting some of these things out of your spending, […]
Continue ReadingThe High Cost of Rent to Own
The concept of rent to own can be very appealing to people with low credit scores and who are short on cash but wish to purchase new electronics, appliances, or furniture. Rent to own stores make it possible to own items that you may not otherwise be able to afford. Because you don’t have to […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying
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 […]
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