This post is from our regular contributor, Leslye. A vehicle is one of the main sources of debt for consumers. Part of an effective debt management plan is determining ways to minimize costs so you can either put more money toward debt or contribute to savings to avoid debt in the future. What if you… Read more
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How I Tricked Myself (and My Husband) to Overspend By Thousands
Some people are really protective over what they spend in that they don’t want to let anyone else persuade them to buy something. They may be very skeptical about spending money on new products or services that fall outside of their ‘norm’. I used to be like this, but not I spend based on my… Read more
How to Better Manage Holiday Spending
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Summer is coming to an end and that means it will be just a few months until the holiday season. While you’re probably looking forward to apple orchards and pumpkin spice lattes right now, time will fly by and the official… Read more
5 Habits That Are Keeping You Broke
Today I have a guest post from Shountee Turner. I’m sure many of can relate to holding onto bad financial habits but if you ever want to stop being broke, it’s time to ditch them! Target is evil! I’m convinced of it. With pure intentions and a goal set, I arrive for a quick toilet… Read more
5 Tips to Help You Save on a Low Income
Hey everyone! Today I have a guest post from Sharon. Sharon Pascoe has been a finance content writer for over 8 years and now writes for Finance and Lifestyle, the blog of First Quality Finance. Have a low income? If you are one of the many people that earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 or are… Read more
Frugal Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Planning a birthday party for your child can be quite a process. There are so many birthday party ideas for kids to choose from and tons of work to do to pull it all together. From choosing a location and theme to organizing the activities, sending out invitations, praying people show up and trying to… Read more