Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
The summer is almost half-way over (depending on what you consider summer) and you might find yourself wondering how you’re going to make it through the rest of the summer without completely blowing the rest of your budget. With that in mind, I thought we’d chat about a few quick ways to save money this summer. Cut the Air Conditioner Yes, summer is hot! But
If you’re anything like me, you’re great at achieving goals but a bit at a loss for how to set them. But setting goals is the first step to achieving them. So here’s an overview on how to set financial goals. Decide What You Want Your financial goals should be based on what you want, not what people on the internet say you should want.
The grass really isn’t always greener, that I can tell you with 100% conviction. Sometimes the debate before you leave your job is between the devil you know and the one you don’t. And often, the tiebreaker is money. But the decision to leave your job really isn’t about money at all, here are a few important things you should think about before deciding to
Amazon is a great place to shop, you can save a ton of money by purchasing regular household items through their online retail store. But if you’re looking for more, you can save money on Amazon on top of your regular purchases with these four handy tricks! Subscribe & Save Subscribe and save is specifically built for things that you buy and replenish regularly. Do
There are so many things that your newly married friends absolutely do not need, and yet some people are going to get them. Don’t be those people. No one wants to be the person to give the eye roll gift. If you need a wedding gift idea, then I’ve got a few for you. The catch is to get something that they won’t get themselves,
Are you tempted by all of those meal kit delivery ads that you constantly hear on podcasts? Wondering if it’s really worth it? I’ve tried a few meal kit services and I thought I would share my experience in case you’re considering testing them out. My Personal Experience with Meal Kit Delivery Services I have tried meal kit services three times—full disclosure, all of them
The big day is fast approaching, do you know what you’re doing to celebrate? July 4th can be a pretty expensive holiday, but there are ways to keep it under budget. If you’re looking for cheap 4th of July activities, then we’ve got some great ideas for you! From sharing the responsibilities of dinner prep to hitting up free activities, there are a ton of
Summer has arrived and it’s finally camping season. But what seems like a cheap vacation can actually get quite expensive. But budget camping is a thing, you can keep your costs down and still have a great time. From picking the right place to camp, to getting good but not overly expensive equipment, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure
Polonius had it right, for the most part. In “Hamlet,” he advises his son not to borrow or lend money because “loan oft loses itself and friend.” That said, it’s hard to say no to the people closest to you. When they need help, if you are in a position to provide that help, the emotional bond you’re risking makes it really difficult to deny
Father’s Day is fast approaching, but you can go all-out for dad without spending a ridiculous amount of cash all while adding a little personal touch. Looking for something great for dad, get the kids together and make one of these great Father’s Day projects. If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift there are a ton of easy-to-make meaningful projects for the dad
