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Budget-Friendly Easter Tips
Whether you’re planning a big dinner or simply bringing a dish to pass, there are a few ways that you can save money this Easter. Continue reading to learn five budget friendly tips for your wallet!
Three Money Saving Challenges to Try Today
The most difficult part about building a savings is diligence. It’s not easy to train yourself to become an avid saver, but it’s possible! Here are 3 money saving challenges that will help you get on the right track.
Three Reasons to Put Purchases on Your Credit Card
Are you or someone you know afraid to use credit cards? Sure, these types of financial products come with a series of necessary cautions, but overall they are safe and can actually enhance your financial life. Continue reading to learn three reasons you should put purchases, big and small, on your credit card!
3 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making
Financial mistakes are easy to make…but also easy to correct! Continue reading to learn 3 money mistakes you could be making, and how to fix them.
Top 5 Cyber Monday Tricks
Cyber Monday comes on the heels of Black Friday, but can be just as efficient when it comes to scoring a great deal! Continue reading to discover the five best tips to help you stretch your dollar this upcoming Monday.
Secure Holiday Shopping Tips
The convenience of shopping online is irresistible. You can do all of your shopping from your easy chair and wait for the boxes to arrive. However, while you are avoiding the stress of shopping centers and holiday parking, remember to stay vigilant as a way to prevent holiday headaches from online fraud and identity thieves. Continue reading to learn a few tips that will help you avoid scams this holiday season, directly from our guest blogger, Sarah Mitchell, SeaComm Risk Manager!
Your Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Guide
Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on what you’re grateful for, spending time with family, and staying within budget while preparing the biggest meal of the year! Continue reading to learn 6 simple tips that will help you celebrate this holiday without emptying your wallet.
The Four Best Things to Buy in November
November brings Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With these four days, comes amazing sales and deals for the frugal shopper! Continue reading to discover the four best things you can purchase this month, for a great price!
Four Things You Should Always Pay for with Your Credit Card
There are a variety of benefits to owning a credit card, but what are the types of purchases you should be making? Continue reading to discover four things you should always pay for with credit…
5 Simple Ways to Save on Food Purchases
Have you noticed how much of your budget you spend on groceries and dining out? Food tends to be a significant expense for most families and households, but there are a variety of ways to make it more affordable. Continue reading to discover 5 simple ways you can save money on food purchases!
Back-to-School Shopping: 5 Easy Ways to Save Money
This is an expensive time of year for most parents. With back-to-school season just around the corner, you might be thinking about emptying your wallet on school supplies and new clothing. Through our research, we have found some simple tips that will help you navigate the back-to-school season, without having to empty your wallet!
5 Tips to Help You Stop Overspending
Overspending is a common problem with many Americans. While it might seem difficult to overcome, we’ve found five simple ways for you to beat this expensive habit. Continue reading to learn how!
7 Things You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store
Shopping at your local dollar store is a great way to stay within budget. Many people aren’t aware that their products are comparable to what you will find in other stores, for a fraction of the price. Continue reading to learn 7 of the best items to buy from the dollar store.
5 Wastes of Money You Don’t Think About
There are a variety of things you could be doing differently to save money. Through our research, we have found 5 wastes of money you might not even be thinking about. Continue reading to learn more.
5 Lessons Our Parents Taught Us About Money
The lessons that our parents have taught us are rarely forgotten – forever ingrained in our minds, and still useful whenever we need them. The one aspect of life that these lessons and morals are still applicable to is finance. Here are 5 lessons our parents taught us about money, which still apply in adulthood!
Looking for Financial Stability? You Need These Four Things…
Being smart with your money isn’t the only method that will help you achieve financial stability. It’s nearly impossible to create a financial foundation for yourself without these four tools…
3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Car
Spring is just around the corner – and so is car shopping season! Buying a new vehicle is a big financial commitment, and one that cannot be 100% successful without carefully considering these three things…
Planning a Budget-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day
This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday – which makes it even more exciting! Here are some tips to help you plan an inexpensive and fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Today is a New Day. Take these 3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Finances
Just because you woke up this morning with financial woes, doesn’t mean you have to go to bed feeling the same! Take these 3 simple steps to improve your finances, fast and for good.
Couponing 101: Where to begin
Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require an immense amount of skill to become a professional couponer. With a little patience and a touch of savviness, you’ll be clipping coupons and saving money before you know it. To get started on your successful journey of couponing, check out these beginner’s tips.
How to Keep a Simple Spending Journal
Have you ever thought about keeping a spending journal? I’ll admit, when I first heard of this method of budgeting, I was apprehensive – I couldn’t imagine investing a large portion of my time to track every dollar spent. But in reality, the introduction of this journal has allowed me to reevaluate my spending habits, saving money and avoiding unnecessary purchases. Here are some tips to maintain a successful spending journal.
30 Fun & Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas
As a precursor to bigger gifts, stocking stuffers should always be the least expensive items on your gift-giving list…but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! Here are 30 cheap and creative stocking stuffer ideas for Christmas 2017.
5 Frugal Things I’ve Done Lately
Here are five frugal things I’ve done lately, with hopes of inspiring you to do the same!
4 Holiday Shopping Scams, and How to Avoid Them
While the holiday season is filled with good food, memories, and shopping – it also has its share of scammers and thieves. Here are 4 common scams, and effective ways to avoid them! Continue reading