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Strategies for Minimizing College Debt: A Real-World Guide

I am proud to say that I graduated from college with a four-year Bachelor’s Degree. Unfortunately, I did not graduate from college debt-free. I moved away from home to attend college in a city 7.5 ho
Financial Planning for Parenthood: How Much to Save

For the most part, this site reflects my values and my experiences. That’s natural. One of the first rules of writing is to “write what you know”. This is one of the main reasons I’ve brought staff w
Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas: Eco-Friendly Alternatives for the Holidays

Looking for a greener Christmas? Re-think your gift wrap. According to Stanford University: If every U.S. family wrapped three gifts in repurposed materials, the gift wrap saved would cover 45,000 f
Holiday Cash Crunch? Quick Ways to Earn Extra Money

The holidays are upon us! Hopefully, that means you’ve already set aside plenty of cash to cover all the gifts, wrapping paper, egg nog, and other expenses that come up this time of year. What? You
Lifestyle Creep: Identify & Prevent Your Spending Spiral

For three years, I’ve been patting myself on the back. The household expenses remain the same every month, and we’re getting out of debt. In spite of increases in costs, we’ve found efficiencies and
Smart Ways to Spend $20: Budgeting & Financial Tips

If you draw a paycheck, you’re due an extra $160 in January and February thanks to the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. What’re you gonna do with your windfall? Maybe not much. It’
Extreme Budgeting Tips: Save Money During Financial Hardship

When times are tight, we all look for ways to pinch a few extra pennies. When all of the basic areas have been considered, here are a few extreme penny-pinching tips to help get you over a difficult
Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund: Financial Planning for Every Stage

Hey, average American, what are you planning to do with the tax refund you are about to receive? So let’s start with useful ideas for spending your tax refund for those in the first stage of persona
Budget-Friendly Fun: 5 Free Activities to Beat Cabin Fever

Good Morning Everyone. It’s the middle of February, and this means that some of us who hate the cold have been cooped up in our homes and apartments for almost two months. I don’t know about you, b
Discover Hidden Gems: Budget-Friendly Activities in Your City

When I’m planning a vacation, I usually pick up a copy of a “cheap and free” guidebook that lists inexpensive attractions and secret-gem restaurants. A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting my friend F
Is Professional Sports Worth It? Examining the Value of Spectator Sports

You know what I like to do on a beautiful fall day? Sit on a couch and watch other people exercise! Furthermore, I cheer for a bunch of people I’ll never meet, representing a team based in a city the
The Truth About Penny Pinching: Does It Really Save You Money?

One of the things we hear about all the time is how penny pinching can add up. The thought is that if you forgo some of the smaller purchases, and find ways to save on the smallest things, you can se
Creative DIY Summer Crafts for All Ages - Fun & Affordable Ideas

Whether you’re entertaining yourself or your young ones during this multi-month break from school, having a repertoire of affordable summer crafts from which to choose will make all the difference. W
Budget-Friendly Entertainment: 4 Ideas for Affordable Fun

Lately, we’ve been spending a decent amount of money on keeping ourselves entertained. Do we regret this? Yes, kind of. While we’re having a good time, I’m tired of thinking that we need to spend the
Cost-Effective Pet Care: Strategies for Saving on Veterinary Bills

A few years ago, a little orange cat showed up on my front porch, and I fed him. You can probably guess what happened next. Yep, he never left. But as with any “free” pet, Hans cost a lot of money. T
Shoeboxed Review: Simplify Receipt Management & Expense Tracking

If you’re like me, it can be almost impossible to keep track of your receipts. You put them in a desk drawer or in your wallet only to not be able to find them when you need them. You may never hav
Why Your Budget Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)

Before my husband and I got our financial act together, we didn’t have a household budget. Since we didn’t have and sort of plan, we spent all of our discretionary income on “wants” and financed any
Smart Ways to Save Money at Work: Be Frugal Without Appearing Cheap

Being frugal is hard. You’ve been so disciplined all week with your spending, you’ve kept to your budget, and you’ve even resisted buying that new thing you wanted to try. You are on target to meet y
Dating & Debt: Navigating Financial Compatibility Before Marriage

Recently, I read an article on CNN Money about a new trend in dating: Checking a potential partner’s credit score before getting really serious. When my husband and I married almost 12 years ago, we
Financial Recovery After Divorce: 5 Expert Tips

Going through a divorce was one of the most stressful times in my life. Instead of growing old as a couple, I was forced to start over, alone, and I was confused as to what direction to take. After t

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