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It’s no secret that groceries are easily one of many family’s biggest expenses. I wanted to find out: Is Costco cheaper than Walmart? Is Costco Cheaper than Aldi? … Is Walmart cheaper than Costco?!? When comparing the prices of common grocery items, which grocery store would reign supreme in a grocery store price comparison? We …
How do you budget on an unpredictable income? Most budgeting advice is based on the assumption of a consistent paycheck. But if you’re self-employed or are paid based on commission, your earnings will vary week to week. Trust me when I say, I know what you’re going through. I’ve worked in sales for many years …
Knowing how to save money isn’t always easy, so why not pick up a few money saving tricks?! Temptation lurks around every corner; there are ads online to buy this and that, billboards, commercials…the list goes on. Fortunately, there are legit money saving tricks that can help you overcome the temptation to spend money on …
Have you ever been given bad money advice? It’s pretty common, so I’m sure you been there once or twice before. You can probably remember a time when some well-meaning coworker, family member, or friend tried to explain to you how things “really” are but, instead of helping, it left you more frustrated and confused …
Whether you’ve recently experienced a job loss, major emergency expense, economic crisis, or all of the above, you can start to recover from a financial setback today. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s often especially true when it comes to achieving financial goals. While we may not always accomplish everything we set out …
Some people seem to think that frugal living is all about not spending money under any circumstance at all. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Spending money is a fact of life, whether you’re frugal or not. Instead of not spending, the key is spending wisely. In addition to taking full advantage of …
Spring is in the air – birds singing, flowers blooming, and, of course, Spring Cleaning! But we’re not just referring to scrubbing all those hard-to-reach areas of your home or throwing out old knick-knacks. We’re talking about putting your finances in order to be more organized, more aware, more productive, and more financially free with …
If you’re taking time out of your day to peruse this article about how to save money on books, then I’m assuming that reading is pretty important to you. And we LOVE that! Reading is a big part of our family, too. We read books to our kids every night before bed and throughout the …
It’s time to discuss common money mistakes to avoid in 2021 that are killing your financial health! When tackling any goal, it’s important to play both offense and defense. You want to win when it comes to your finances and, at the same time, you also don’t want to lose. There are some mistakes, like …
So you’re ready for a New Year Money Challenge?! AWESOME! It can be incredibly motivating to focus on new year goals at the beginning of the year. This money challenge is exactly what our family did to get out of debt almost 6 years ago when we paid off nearly $68,000 in just 16 months. …
In this article, we’re going to be giving you the scoop on decorating on a budget! Why does decorating matter? Your home is your sanctuary. It’s a place where you go to escape the noise of the world. And no matter if your home is an apartment, RV, or two-story brick house, it’s your space. …
This is our story of our we paid off $67,630.81 of debt in 16 months and we want to inspire YOU to get out of debt fast! During our first year of marriage, we lived the way that you would expect newlyweds in their 20s to live. We traveled a bit, decorated our little house, …
If you’re not ready to give up dining out at restaurants but need to know how to save money on eating out, this article is for you! Let’s face it, we all LOVE to eat out. It’s fast, convenient, easy, and fun to gather together with friends and family to be served delicious food. But …
With expenses on the rise, it’s important to know how to save money on baby! Starting a family is one of the most rewarding things in the world, but it doesn’t exactly come with a cheap price tag. For example, having children means more mouths to feed, more clothes to buy, additional unplanned expenses, and …
A big key to learning how to pay off debt is knowing how to save money on groceries! When we first evaluated our spending habits at the beginning of our debt-free journey, we realized that we wasted far too much money on food. Much of our overspending came down to not planning our meals wisely. …
