It feels like my house is too small for my family! Whether your family is growing, or you’re buying more things, sometimes, it can seem like our homes are too small. Does this mean it’s time to buy a new house though? In this article, I cover some clever ways you probably never thought of … Read more
For many consumers the global economic disaster caused by the American housing market and the financial services industry still linger in their minds when they think about money. The financial crisis was a wake-up call and a living case study as to how fragile the financial system can be. As a result many consumers no … Read more
Personal finance can be a source of tremendous stress for many people, particularly during the holiday season. Many people with financial concerns believe that holidays are simply out of the question but this doesn’t have to be the case. Cheap holidays can be exciting, fun and stress-free with the right amount of planning and research. … Read more
As if the health risks weren’t reason enough to quit smoking, the amount of money you could end up saving might be pretty impressive by the time you retire. According to Paul Claireaux, researching on behalf of The Investors Chronicle, quitting smoking 20 cigarettes a day early on and putting the savings into a pension pot could … Read more
Homemakers who look for easy ways to save money can start off with their weekly food allocation in their budget. Meals and groceries comprise a substantial chunk of the usual expenditure in households, so any effective cost-cutting measures in this area can produce substantial savings which can be allocated for other household expenses. Save Money with Meal Planning Don’t compromise … Read more
We’ve all tried saving money by not going out to eat, and most of us fail. We’ve tried saving money by eating at home, but dining out is important to our interactions with friends, colleagues & family get-togethers. Some people just feel too tired at times to prepare a meal on their own, so they … Read more
About 1 year, 8 months ago we published an article about installing a dimmer switch. Based on the math behind this article, we have now passed the break even point, and are now saving money on the enhancement. Saving Money Plan Often, I sit down and think of places I can save money. Sometimes I … Read more
Living within your means is the mantra of the frugal few, but maybe it is time to learn how to live within your means. The authors of The Millionaire Next Door discovered something not so astonishing about the world’s millionaires: they control money & live within their means. Many like to brush it off with … Read more
I love different perspectives on things. I’m always trying to provide a different perspective on finance because it makes things interesting and it makes learning easier, at least for me. A few months back, I picked up this book Weird by Craig Groeschel on a whim, and I’m very happy that I did. This might … Read more
With everyone trying to save money at the moment, we’re guessing you’re bored of reading the same old tips – chances are, you’re already doing them or they’re totally irrelevant. We all know about switching our utilities or using the car less – and there’s no point regurgitating them again. So in effort to help … Read more
The following is a guest post by Cheap Car Insurance Though many people will spend a fortune just on the transportation in their lives, what they do not know is that they hardly have to give up the luxury or the prestige of driving a great vehicle because of the expenses. There are many ways … Read more
Money is tight, the girl is right, you’d elope tonight, but that wouldn’t be bright. What do you do? Your wedding day will be one of the most important days in your life, and you want to make sure it is memorable. What are some things that you need to purchase: Wedding Coordinator Wedding Dress … Read more
The following article is a guest post. The whole point of going to work is to earn money, but working can also rack up some expenses costing you money better off in a savings account. You can blame a lack of time or the need for convenience, but making a few small changes in what … Read more
I don’t like clipping coupons. I’m not an extreme couponer by any stretch of the imagination, but saving money is important. Every day we’re spending money. It’s a hard truth in life. We burn fuel on our way to work, and we pick up a few odds-and-ends on our way home. Who doesn’t go to … Read more
We began discussing how a healthy lifestyle can save you money. Many might not see the value in a healthy lifestyle, and many more may not understand how it can save you money. KrantCents, a frequent commenter and very insightful guy, left a comment that allowed me to address the hidden savings in a healthy … Read more
We’ve been discussing the WMD Savings method or plan. WMD stands for Well, Mule and Distributor. With a detailed description of the plan laid out, we can now put the plan together to look at how it works. If you’re new, then be sure to read up on these posts: The WMD Savings Plan – … Read more
This is a diagram of the savings plan. We’ve begun discussing the WMD Savings method or plan. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to read the Introduction to the WMD Savings Method. WMD stands for Well, Mule and Distributor. We continued the discussion on Friday with an explanation about the Well Account, its … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! On Monday, we began discussing the WMD Savings method or plan. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to read the Introduction to the WMD Savings Method. WMD stands for Well, Mule and Distributor. We continued the discussion on Wednesday with an explanation … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! On Monday, we began discussing the WMD Savings method or plan. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to read the Introduction to the WMD Savings Method. WMD stands for Well, Mule and Distributor. Today, we are going to talk about the Distributor … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! No, we’re not talking about weapons of mass destruction, but with this method, you can absolutely destroy your debt! What is the WMD Savings Method? It is an acronym that means the Well, the Mule, and the Distributor. Each of these are symbolic pieces … Read more
Yes, I know it is a little late in the season to be discussing this, but there are still many out there who have yet to do their Christmas shopping. Christmas is a big stumbling block for many because it is so easy to spend a large sum of money very quickly. I’m going to … Read more