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Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas: Affordable Getaways & Travel Tips

Its been a long time since my wife and I had the luxury of thinking in terms of vacation. When we came to America more than 30 years ago, we also discovered two things: People in America work
Maximize Your Time Off: 5 Ideas for a Productive Staycation

According to a recent blog by the Wall Street Journal, Americans leave $52.4 billion on the table each year in unused paid time off (not including sick or personal leave). This lowers employee p
Affordable Pet Care: Budget-Friendly Tips for a Healthy Companion

Theres no such thing as a free puppy. Or kitten. Or hamster, lizard, fish or rabbit. Even if someone hands you a critter outright, you can expect to spend between $580 to $875 a year for basic
Student Loan Repayment: A Practical Guide for Borrowers

[This is the first installment in a series examining repaying student loans. Part II will discuss an alternative payment plan, Revised Pay As You Earn or REPAYE.] As someone who started off her d
Emergency Preparedness: 11 Frugal Ways to Build a Survival Kit

According to the U.S. government, all citizens should have enough supplies to survive for at least three days in an emergency. Depending on where you live, “emergency” could mean torn
Beat McDonald's All-Day Breakfast: Quick & Affordable Alternatives

Are there seasons in your life where youre more likely to swing through the drive-thru because youre tired, stressed, or overwhelmed? Fall is like that for me. My friends start talking boots and
Graduation Budgeting: A Guide for New Graduates

If you are a recent graduate, congratulations and best wishes for your success! Whether you were lucky enough to have a job lined up right after completing your degree or not, whether you gradua
Investing vs. Debt Repayment: Which Should You Prioritize?

Its a difficult choice: On the one hand, you understand the need to begin investing early to make the miracle of compounding work for you; on the other hand, you know that, when you have debt,
Student Discounts: How to Unlock Savings with Your Student ID

Student discounts are an interesting topic. They dont typically give you a discount for anything on campus, because those amenities are paid for by your tuition and “miscellaneous registrat
Retirement Funding: Student Loans vs. Investing - A Balanced Approach

In my recent post, “Why investing can be better than paying down debt,” Dianecys comment raised a question faced by many: What do you do about investing when you have student loans?
Choosing the Right Computer: A Practical Spending Guide

Decide to buy a computer these days and immediately youre confronted with a complex decision process wherein you pit features against price. The choice is intensely personal and a total reflectio
Raising Financially Savvy Kids: Unexpected Benefits of Paying for Chores

One of our parenting goals is to rear frugal kids. Take care of their stuff. Spend wisely. Save for a rainy day. Making the goal is easy, but implementing the goal? Definitely harder. How Our (Cu
Student Loan Repayment & Ethical Personal Finance: Navigating REPAYE & AGI

[This is the third installment in a series examining repaying student loans. Part I was a best practices guide for repaying student loans. Part II discussed an alternative payment plan, Revised P
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals: Strategies & Savings

Were you imagining a thermos of hot coffee, maybe even a sleeping bag or tent to protect you from the elements as you camp out for hot Black Friday deals? Maybe you enjoy the mad rush of adrenal
Effective Monthly Savings Strategies: Build Financial Security

Is this the year to focus on saving more? If youve been disappointed when youve checked out your savings account balance, lets change that this year by figuring out how to save money each m
Budgeting & Saving: Overcome Impulse Spending & Reduce Expenses

If you need tips to spend less money, youve come to the right judgment-free zone. I feel like I should introduce myself. “Hello. My name is Elissa, and I am an unconscious spender.” (“Hello, El
Cut the Cord: A Step-by-Step Guide to Canceling Cable & Internet Services

I spend days psyching myself up to make the calls. My targets include the very companies that make dialing the number possible: communications providers. Why am I connecting with these connecto
Senior Discounts: A Guide to Saving Money in Your Golden Years

I turned 53 on Tuesday. My daughter made me breakfast. My husband gave me roses. AARP sent me another membership solicitation. It all adds up to one thing: senior discounts. Like many, when the
College Budgeting: 21 Proven Ways to Save Money

The graduation parties are over, and its time to get down to business. Armed with a sense of maturity and independence, you are ready to conquer your coursework in order to snare your first dre
CSA Review: Is Community Supported Agriculture Worth the Cost?

We joined a CSA this year, our first time venturing into the realm of Community Supported Agriculture. I have been intrigued with the concept for several years, as I have friends who rave about

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