Have a “No Splurge Month”

Do you need to save some money for a big purchase or recover from a large bill you just paid? Perhaps you just want to gain better control of your spending. Having a “No Splurge Month” could be the answer for you. A “No Splurge Month” is when you designate a month where you won’t [...]

Save Money with Home-Made Cleaning Products

With the prices of commercial cleaners, having a clean home and car can be costly. Also, many of the ready-made cleaners you buy in the store can damage the environment. Here are some cleaning products you can make yourself at home, which are better for the environment and your budget. Drain Unclogger and Freshener – [...]

Romantic and Creative Dating Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

You’ve finally met someone that you really want to get to know better. Or, perhaps you’ve been dating for a while but you’re looking for ways to keep your relationship exciting. Coming up with ideas for dates can be a continual challenge. Not to mention that many typical dating ideas like going to movies and [...]

How to Find Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways for Less

Labor Day is just about here, which means summer is almost over and autumn is on its way. This is the last long weekend of the summer season. So that means it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway. If you have left planning your Labor Day getaway until the last minute, don’t worry. There [...]

Planning a Labor Day Party? – Frugal Ideas

Labor Day is just about here. It’s an important day in our calendar as it signifies so many things. The kids are going back to school. This is the last long weekend of summer and it’s almost time to get back to our other endeavors. It’s a celebration of the end of a season, and [...]

Easy Strategies to Practice Self-Discipline and Frugality

Deciding to practice self-discipline and be frugal in your spending is one thing. Actually doing so is often quite another. Our old habits are hard to break. However, if you apply strategies to your spending, you will find it easier to practice self-discipline and frugality. Here are some easy strategies to get you started. Change [...]

Easy Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Clothes

One of the best things about heading back to school is the shopping spree a few weeks before. Unfortunately, with many families struggling to make ends meet, this may be a pleasure for more prosperous times. What can you do to make sure your child is well dressed while not busting your budget this fall? [...]

Drive Smarter and Save Gas

Whether you are planning on a cross-country road trip or just driving a few miles for groceries, the rising cost of gas, the dependency on foreign oil and the damage gas production and usage causes to our environment is something to think about. There is no way to completely reduce these problems, at least while [...]

Repairing versus Replacing Old Appliances

You know when it happens. The day after you stock up on ice cream for your son’s July birthday party the freezer quits working. Or the morning before a dinner hoping to impress a new boss your oven suddenly won’t heat up. It’s enough to put you into a panic! And then the decisions begin [...]

Top Tactics for “Sale” Shopping

It is always great to take advantage of a sale. Many items can be purchased at a steep discount which, in turn, will save you money. It is always best to shop a sale with a plan; a plan will help you to avoid needless spending. When preparing to shop a sale, take the following [...]

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