Have you ever heard this common expression? “If you fail to plan then you plan to fail.” You might not have ever given that phrase much thought but if you have goals that you wish to achieve in your personal or professional life then you need to consider what strategies will help you be successful. … Continue reading Strategic Planning is Survival Planning
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
Next to our physical health most of us are primarily concerned with our financial health, and with good reason. Although our intentions are usually good, our follow-through and discipline generally isn’t. Mere mention of the word budget or cutback sends us into fits. Healthy spending habits need not be synonymous with deprivation – a bad … Continue reading 5 Steps to Healthy Spending Habits
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
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