A garage sale —what better way to sell your stuff to others who are willing to buy it? Or, to go scavenging for hard to find items that others are desperate to part with. Here are some quick tips if you are having a garage sale, or plan to shop at one: Advertising. Letting people … Continue reading Effective and Successful Garage Sales
Americans love to eat out. It has as much to do with the social aspect as it does with the great taste of food you (as the cook) did not have to prepare! Here are some simple tips for eating out at your favorite restaurants affordably either with your friends or family: Look for “Kid’s … Continue reading Eating Out Affordably – Restaurant Saving Tips
Many of us spend without a plan. We pull money from our pockets with no thought to our overall financial goals. To get a better handle on your spending, make a budget. Decide each month how much money you will need for fixed and variable expenses, as well as how much you will spend on … Continue reading Saving Big Bucks – Bag to Save
Whether you are saving for a major purchase or for your retirement, you will never reach your goals unless you make saving a priority. Many people may think they can never find the extra money to save for a new home, a dream vacation or even a much needed new car. They may think that … Continue reading Making Savings a Priority
Are you trying to squeak another $50 out of your budget for savings? Then try any of the quick and simple tips listed below and you’ll see that it’s possible to add not just $50 to savings each month but quite possibly more. Look for Recreation Instead of Entertainment Movies, shows, concerts and theme parks … Continue reading Five Ways to put $50 into Savings each Month
The financial distress felt by many families has led to the rediscovery of the “budget” as an essential tool for managing personal finances. People have reflexively slashed their spending and are focused on increasing their savings wherever they can. By incorporating a deliberate and organized “spend-to-save” strategy in your budgeting process, it’s possible to generate … Continue reading How to Spend to Save within Your Budget
It always seems difficult to save more, and spend less. There is always somewhere else to spend your money — that is why so many people are in debt, and why they don’t save as much as they should. To help improve your saving money habits, here are some spending and saving tips and advice. … Continue reading Simple Saving Money Tips and Advice
The saying ‘save for a rainy day’ is not empty advice. It is imperative for a person to save and to have funds stashed in the bank or in any form of investment to tide them over rough spots such as emergency expenses and temporary unemployment. Saving money in today’s society is not easy. The … Continue reading 5 Tips on How to Save Money
There are several ways to work to pay off your mortgage faster.
Upon returning from a great weekend getaway, it’s common to feel the rush of reflecting on your vacation. For many busy professionals, the memories of travel soon turn to uncertainty as the bills and fees start to add up. Whether you’re looking to get the most out of your everyday life or want to extend … Continue reading Freedom from Fees: Smart Tips to Limit Banking Expenses
Money, that fickle mistress, is very hard to keep. It seems like the more you get, the more you need. Most of us have said something along the lines of, “If I only had $X more per month, then I’d be fine,” at some point in our lives. However, it rarely works out that way. … Continue reading 10 Tips for the Best Financial Health
If you can come up with the money you will need for your down payment and closing costs you will save significantly in the long run, but how to get past the pinch now?
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