September is a great time for deals, but there are items you should probably avoid. Here is a list of what to buy and skip in September.
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Monthly Archives: August 2024
Four Labor Day Recipes
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, and many people like to have parties and cookouts. Here are a few easy and delicious ideas for your Labor Day party on Monday.
Continue readingThree Benefits to Shopping at Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are staples of rural areas where people bring their locally sourced products to sell. Marketgoers will find fresh and affordable food, as well as art and crafts. Here are three reasons to visit your farmers market.
Continue readingAvoid These College Student Scams
It’s a new semester and thousands of students are going back to college, or starting for the first time. There are scams that target these young adults who don’t have a lot of experience being on their own. Here are some scams college students should watch out for.
Continue readingSummer Cooking Tips for Your Budget
Experts say that food prices should get better, but grocery bills are still pretty high, especially if you’re feeding a family. Here are a few tips to keep your family, and your wallet, full.
Continue readingThree Items You Should Upcycle
Upcycling is the act of using something for a different purpose than it was intended after their original job is done. This is a way to limit waste, protect the environment, and get more life out of items, which in turn, gets more money’s worth. Here are a few surprising items you can upcycle.
Continue readingTips for Self Care on a Budget
Your work/life balance might be hard to keep up. You might be going through emotional or even financial burnout that can have a negative effect on your mental health. Instead of spending a lot of money on a spa trip or new expensive toy, try these tips for some self-care on a budget.
Continue readingFour Items You Shouldn’t Store in Your Pantry
Food waste is one of the things that can drain your budget. If you store things properly, they will last much longer, and you won’t have to spend money to replace them. Here are a few items that should not be stored in the pantry.
Continue readingBudget Friendly Home Improvement Projects
Summer is a great time to do some easy upgrades in and around your home. There is still some time left for these simple and inexpensive projects.
Continue readingBad Password Habits
Your account passwords are the first line of protection, and sometimes the only protection, for information that you don’t want exposed. Access to your email, social media, or financial information needs to remain secure. Here are a few habits you should never get into concerning passwords.
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