Spring and Summer are here the garden centers and hardware stores are all packed with folks working on a weekend projects. I have come up with three things to keep those projects on TRACK! 1. Prioritize – Technically Summer only lasts 90 days, 91 on a leap year. So that doesn’t leave a lot of […]
Sep 19, 2013
Why I’m Buying Life Insurance At Age 25
September 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When you’re 25, dying doesn’t really cross your mind. Like everyone else, I’ve pondered my mortality on occasion. But the idea of dropping dead any time soon? Far from my consciousness. So why am I going to take out a life insurance policy? After all, in addition to being young I have No spouse No […]
Jun 18, 2013
Warning: Work-From-Home Bloggers Can Face Big Financial Challenges
June 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Working from home provides a level of freedom that many office workers can’t even imagine. It’s one reason that so many work-at-home bloggers vow to never work in an office setting again. Those who work from home don’t have to commute, and therefore save time and money. It’s a huge perk, for sure. But while […]
Jun 12, 2013
Creative Ways to Save Money this Summer
June 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I live in Houston. Yes… Houston, Texas, where all good things go to melt. This is especially true during the summer months, which started a few months ago for us. Summer, no matter where you live, brings new things to spend money on. The kids are home from school (24/7), there are vacations to plan, […]
May 30, 2013
Minor Changes that Help Save Money
May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We’re all looking for ways to save money. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. Saving money can be a daunting task, but there are ways to save just by taking a look at your regular expenses. Sometimes it can be as simple as a lifestyle change (easy, right?) or packaging your services together with […]
May 22, 2013
Save Money by Making More Money with Side Gigs
May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I’m the Queen of the side hustle. In college, I worked as a waitress to pay rent. But I also tutored at the school, did a few freelance gigs, babysat, and even taught for a semester. Even now, as a mother, MBA student, and consultant, I still find the time to make a little extra […]
May 20, 2013
4 Ways To Start Preparing for 2014 Tax Season Now
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By this point many people have already submitted their taxes. Many more will wait until the April 15th deadline, which can mean long lines at the post office. Both groups share one thing in common: they can both start preparing for next year’s taxes right now. Taking easy, simple steps in the short term can […]
Apr 3, 2013
5 Ways To Start Extreme Couponing
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Extreme couponing might seem intimidating to the normal shopper, but if you are determined to save money it can be a rewarding hobby. Before I started couponing, I would see couponers on television and wonder how they could be so zealous about cutting coupons. “How can they leave the grocery store with money in their […]
Feb 13, 2013
Awesome Couponing Tips for NON Extreme Couponers
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever wondered why extreme couponing is so darn hot, consider that it’s possible to buy groceries and only actually pay every other time, which works out to the equivalent of paying for every other grocery shopping excursion! So while most of us overlook the coupons in our newspapers, stop and think about what […]
Feb 12, 2013
4 Reasons to Buy Groceries in Bulk
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that food packaging makes up about 8-percent of the cost of food? That is why buying in bulk is positive for the environment and beneficial for your pocket book at the same time. Here are four very convincing reasons, both environmentally and economically, why you should buy your groceries in bulk… 1. […]
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