Category Archives for Saving Money & Frugal Living

5 Ways to Keep Your Home from Leaving You Broke

Everyone dreams of one day owning their perfect home. Whether it’s a cozy cottage in the country or a high-rise apartment in the city, getting there is only half the battle.

When you’re finally moved in, you’ll realize how quickly extra costs can add up. Some of this money is lost on maintenance, and most of it lost from selling your home at a loss. In fact, the average American loses $20,000 when they sell their home on.

To ensure you don’t lose too much money- or you make a profit- make sure you read up on ways to keep your home from leaving you broke.

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cheap kids summer entertainment ideas

16 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

When I was a kid, summer break meant riding bikes with my friends, playing outside, reading, and finding other ways to keep myself entertained.  Times have changed, and now, most kids don’t spend much time outdoors or on their own.

Without those activities, summer can be a long stretch of boredom and endless electronic usage, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  There are many free or low-cost ways to keep your kids entertained.

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Save Money for Your First Home Purchase

5 Ways to Save Money for Your First Home Purchase

If the thought of saving money to buy your first home seems overwhelming, read on. We’ve got some ideas for ways you can save money for your first home purchase.

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frugal wedding

9 Ways to Have a Frugal Wedding

A frugal wedding doesn’t guarantee marital harmony, but it can get you started the right way because you won’t have stress from overspending or going in debt for your wedding.  Luckily, there are many ways to cut corners and still have a memorable wedding....

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Costco Member Bonuses

Costco Member Bonuses That Make a Membership Worthwhile

‘Tis the season to think of giving and receiving Christmas presents.  If you or someone you know doesn’t have a Costco membership, you should think about giving one or asking for one for yourself.  A Costco membership is a gift that will keep giving all year long, and here's the Costco member bonuses that prove why....

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Save Money Christmas Shopping

5 Ways to Save Money on Christmas Shopping

So, here you are with this list of X number of people for which you’ve got to buy gifts. How can you find meaningful gifts for every person without breaking the bank? Here are some ideas to save money on Christmas shopping...

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Money Saving Ease

Is Saving Money Harder in the Age of Social Media?

The following is a guest post. Enjoy! 

Each year, companies earmark billions of dollars for their advertising campaigns. Ads are pouring at us from every direction – they interrupt our favorite TV shows and sports, they greet us in the streets, on the sides of cabs and busses, they fill the printed magazines and online news outlets, and attack us from all directions on social media, constantly trying to convince us to buy, buy, buy. The ads, in turn, are not the only things that influence our spending on social media. Continue reading

Cheap Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving On The Cheap – How To Save Money On Thanksgiving And Other Gatherings

It can be easy to spend a few hundred dollars to host a Thanksgiving gathering. That wouldn’t be a wise choice for me, so I do Thanksgiving on the cheap. I manage to spend under $100, yet still provide a fabulous meal. Here’s how I do it...

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Grocery Savings Tips

6 Easy Steps to Drop Your Grocery Bill

Whatever the reason you may want to find more wiggle room in your budget, one of the easiest ways to do that is to lower your grocery budget.  Follow these six easy grocery savings tips, and you’ll have more money in your pocket to save for goals month after month.

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Monthly Budget Categories

Do You Have These Categories in Your Monthly Budget?

If your budget routinely comes up short each month, the reason just may be because you’re forgetting a few of these monthly budget categories...

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