I don’t know about you, but in the last few months I have noticed that gas prices are going up. In fact, a recent article by AAA indicates we may not see relief for a while yet. One of the reasons for the increase we are all feeling is the higher … [Continue reading]
Non-Traditional Ways to Love Your Valentine
Like most people, you were probably taught to share small tokens of appreciation or affection with others for Valentine’s Day. In fact, it’s very likely the first paper valentine you ever received or gave was when you were primary school age or … [Continue reading]
Writing a Term Paper: Common Difficulties Solved
What is a term paper? It is a kind of an academic assignment well known to each student who wants to get a higher education degree. The main peculiarity of this task is that necessary research usually takes the whole term; therefore, it has such a … [Continue reading]
Often Forgotten Items That Should Be in Your Budget
As the first month of the new year draws to a close it is likely many people have already revised their budgets. If you are among them, it’s important to note that making changes to it doesn’t mean your budgeting is complete for the year. In fact, … [Continue reading]
Moving Expenses You May Not Have Thought About
Hunting for a new place to live takes time but can be kind of fun. I know when my husband and I moved into our first home together we felt excitement and anticipation. We both had new jobs as well as a baby on the way so we definitely had a lot of … [Continue reading]
Eliminate Bad Habits and Save Money
Just about everybody has a habit or two they would like to change. I confess that I have definitely developed a few over the years. Thankfully there are some I have successfully broken or changed. Unfortunately, like most other people, I have a … [Continue reading]
8 Ways to Save for a Vacation This Year
Everyone knows Christmas is on December 25th because the month and day it’s celebrated doesn’t change from year to year. Summer is kind of the same way. Although, the first day of summer vacation fluctuates a bit from one year to the next, we all … [Continue reading]
How You Can Make Tax Time Tolerable
Christmas and New Year’s Day are in our rear view mirrors now, and that means it’s time to think about the upcoming tax season. Of course, the deadline isn’t until April 17, 2018 but that doesn’t mean you should wait until April to get started. In … [Continue reading]
New Year’s Resolutions You Can and Should Keep
With Christmas just a day behind us, the new year is fast approaching. Many people will take the next few days to reflect on all of the changes the past year has brought. But multitudes of people will also begin thinking about their goals and New … [Continue reading]
What to Do When You Have Put Off Christmas Shopping
Christmas is only a week away and after the last few days of preparations I feel a little more ready for it. However, I will admit, panic was starting to set in just four or five days ago. The only thing I had done up to that point was put up tree … [Continue reading]
Best Ways to Avoid Holiday Sales Traps
With just two weeks until Christmas many people who haven’t hit the stores yet will be hustling around to get their shopping done. Stores will be overflowing with people as some shelves begin to empty. But don’t worry. There are still plenty of … [Continue reading]
How to Correct Your Vision for Less
As other healthcare costs continue to rise, so do the costs for dental, hearing, and vision care. Regardless, it is just as important to maintain your health in these areas as it is your total overall health. The problem is that some people will … [Continue reading]
How to Give Gifts on a Small Budget
Shopping for Christmas presents to give to friends and family is one of my favorite parts of Christmas. It ranks right up there with baking cookies and trimming the tree. I love to see the smiles they give me when the gift they opened is just the … [Continue reading]
Should You Delay Retirement Until Forced?
Retirement is a subject not everyone likes to talk about. After all, who wants to admit they are getting older? Thinking about it can cause feelings of depression, fear, and anxiety. For instance, some people have concerns that they will be lonely … [Continue reading]
How Technology Can Grow Your Business
When you think about how much technology has changed in the last thirty years it can blow your mind. I know it’s pretty incredible to me, anyway. For example, computers used to be enormous, boxy, and heavy in the past. Now, though, they can easily … [Continue reading]
How To Talk About The ‘M’ Word Around The Holidays
Raise your hand if financial conversations make you feel uncomfortable? You wouldn’t be the only one. Many of us feel awkward when the discussion turns to money, and some of us do all that we can to escape it. Hiding behind mistletoe and retreating … [Continue reading]
Why Cyber Monday is Just Another Sales Gimmick
According to Wikipedia, Cyber Monday has only been around for about 12 years. But since its inception, retail sales have grown into the billions. Cyber Monday deals are usually offered only on products consumers buy online. But do we really need … [Continue reading]
How to Make Money Going for a Walk
It’s pretty common these days for people to have a side hustle to boost their budgets. Actually, I had a side hustle myself up until very recently when I quit my full-time job. Now I work my freelancing side hustle full-time instead. To other … [Continue reading]
How We All Waste Money
Good intentions aside, we all waste money, which makes me remember what Will Rogers has rightly remarked: “Too many people spend money they earned…to buy things they don't want…to impress people that they don't like.” Everyone, yes, including you and … [Continue reading]
Can You Host a Thanksgiving Meal on a Budget?
I’ve always felt like Thanksgiving is a holiday that is a bit under-rated. In comparison, it’s a lot less stressful than Christmas - except for the cooking, of course. Certainly there are fewer things to do, such as the decorating, shopping, … [Continue reading]
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