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Budgeting apps can keep you organized - no matter how crazy things get.

5 Best Apps for Managing your Weekly Budget

In today’s modern world, it has never been easier to track your weekly budget. Apps offer easy solutions for managing your budget, right in the palm of your hand. The accessibility of apps makes them a great solution for people with busy schedules to keep track of their finances, no matter how crazy things might [...]

Ribs That Won’t Break The Bank

So I made ribs. A whole huge slab, enough to feed an entire family. (In our case, one adult, three kids – one abstention, the vegetarian.) I was scared first – for a couple reasons. I had always relied on restaurants to do my rib-making: even though I consider myself above-average with the gas grill, [...]

Splish! Splash! Summertime fun doesn't have to be expensive.

Spend Your Summer in Style With These Fun, Affordable, and Family-Friendly Summer Holiday Ideas

Today’s guest post comes from Susan Schiffman, who enjoys helping families come together through a more imaginative but frugal way of living. Enjoy! The summer holiday gives kids a chance to relax and unwind after a year of studying, and it gives parents a chance to spend time with their kids. But when you’re on [...]

Infographic: Tips for Buying a Used Car

Are you a bit of a novice when it comes to purchasing a used car? If so, this perfect & digestible infographic will prevent you from buying a lemon and educate you in the car buying process. It’s written for the UK, but many of the same tips still apply. It’s an amazing fact that [...]

Odd jobs and side income can help you out of financial difficulty

How to Earn Your Way Out of Financial Difficulty

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Ian's post has some interesting ideas for earning some side cash. How do YOU earn a little extra here and there? Share with us in the comments.] Being frugal, using innovative savings methods and budgeting like a ninja are excellent ways to build a lifestyle that is sustainable and happy, but there is [...]

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5 Best Apps for Managing your Weekly Budget

In today’s modern world, it has never been easier to track your weekly budget. Apps offer easy … [Read More...]

Top 5 Gas Saving Myths

Vehicles can be so expensive, but one of the biggest costs of owning a car is the price we have to … [Read More...]

In Debt? Do Something About It.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Today's guest post from Erin Nolan covers a few first steps you can make toward … [Read More...]

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Gasoline prices are rising - but these myths can actually cost you at the pump.

Top 5 Gas Saving Myths

Vehicles can be so expensive, but one of the biggest costs of owning a car is the price we have to pay when we fuel up. With gas prices sky rocketing, everyone is desperate to save money at the pump. This is why we often see infomercials on the internet and television, receive emails, or sometimes simply [...]

Piles of receipts? It's a sign you need to do something.

In Debt? Do Something About It.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Today's guest post from Erin Nolan covers a few first steps you can make toward getting out of debt. Feel free to share your debt busting tips with us in the comments!] Falling to into debt can cause terrible feelings of regret. The truth is many people base their self-esteem on their ability [...]