Need to cut your spending? We did too and these categories were the easiest to cut without feeling too much pain. The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce 1. Groceries According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a family of 4 spends up to $1284 a month on food at home. That is […]
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Who doesn’t love to dine out? The thought of someone else preparing my meal, serving it, clearing the table AND doing the dishes is quite dreamy. At one time, we ate out every Friday night and again on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. In fact, there were many weekends that I didn’t cook, because we […]
READ MORE >>How to Budget for your Yearly Bills
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Not sure how to budget for your yearly bills? They can cause a panic, but let me show you how to pay for yearly bills without stressing out. I have built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread writing those large checks, I am no […]
READ MORE >>7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
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Take a deep breath, spring is finally here! If your winter was as long and cold as mine, then you’re also looking forward to opening the windows to fresh air and plenty of sunshine. For some reason those open windows awakens our need to spring clean, so take this time to get your financial house […]
READ MORE >>The Final Day of 31 Days to Organize Your Finances
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On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. I had high hopes. It was my goal to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family by the end of the month. And I think I achieved my goal, but I’ll be honest, towards the end […]
READ MORE >>How to Get a FREE Gym Membership
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Canceling a gym membership has been on every money-saving list that I have ever read. And if your membership goes unused, then I absolutely agree that you should cancel it. However, my husband and I have always belonged to and used a gym. We go for lap swimming, exercise classes, weight training, treadmills, and […]
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