It’s a fact of life that most things you want require money, and money usually takes more effort to earn than to spend. Relying on income from a 9-5 full time job may not be enough to help you accomplish your life’s goals whatever they may be, or at least not in as …
Category: Money Saving Tips
Does Bulk Buying Really Save Money?
Everyone loves to save money when shopping, so it’s no surprise that membership at warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club has soared over the last few years. In fact, from 1997-2002 shopping in club stores increased by 231%*! Though this type of shopping has become very popular, it’s important to ask, “Is bulk buying …
How To Be Self-Reliant With Passive Income
I’d argue that the American dream today has changed from a “rags to riches” type story to a world in which Americans, as a whole, seem to want to work less and earn more. But is this even possible? To those slaving away for 40+ hours each week for a set salary, while companies get …
How to Make Money in Your Neighborhood
You may not realize it, but there are plenty of side hustle opportunities all around you every day. You can easily take advantage of a few different ways to make money all without leaving your neighborhood. Or, if you’re looking to put your kid to work on the weekends or over school holidays, they too …
How to Save for a Summer Wedding
If you’re like most brides-to-be, you already have some ideas floating around in your head (or on Pinterest) of what you want for your summer wedding. Now the next step is funding the wedding, of course. Here are some helpful hints for getting what you want without breaking the bank! Setting Your Wedding Budget Once …
4 Steps to Get Out of Debt Fast
Depending on the amount of debt you have, it can take several months to several years to get out of debt. But, there are several things you can to do help speed up the process so let’s get to it! Track Every Penny You Spend Before making a budget, you should first track your spending …
How to Save for Any Goal No Matter How Big It Is
We all have things that we want to buy in the future. It could be something as small as a new pair of shoes or as big as a college education. Some of these goals might seem daunting or like you could never have enough money to save, but in reality any goal is achievable …
7 Easy Things You Can Skip to Save Money
If you want to save money, it’s amazing how easy it can be! All you need to do is really assess your habits and daily spending to find some things to cut out. Here are some examples below: 1. Magazine Subscriptions I love flipping through magazines in the grocery check out line, but I never …
Money Saving Tips for Your Summer Vacation
It’s hard to believe that summer is just around the corner. If you’re anything like my family, you’ve been counting down the days to your summer vacation especially because this past winter was one of the worst and coldest that anyone has had to endure in quite some time! Of course, like any vacation, it’s …