Toilet Paper vs Kleenex – which is cheaper to blow your nose with? This is an article that I have been planning to research for 2+ years. I am now getting around to digging into this to answer the ultimate question! Well… maybe it isn’t the ultimate question, but I do really enjoy geeking out […]
Retail Scams – Don’t Fall for Them This Holiday Season
How to Pocket $5,000 in Savings in One Year
Saving money is rarely easy. Sure, you get paid, but once you factor in the costs of your housing, utilities, food and transportation, plus any extra for gym memberships, eating out, buying clothes or taking trips, it’s easy to forgo setting some cash aside in your savings account. Luckily, there are a few easy ways […]
Five Ways to Live a Frugal Life
If you’ve recently found yourself having to keep one eye on your bank balance, nervously awaiting payday at the end of the month, then perhaps you need to cut down on your expenditures? The simple truth is your outgoings are probably more than your incomings and you should adopt a more frugal lifestyle. In this […]
Smart Ways To Stay Cool and Save on Energy This Summer
As the weather begins to heat up during the summer months, many homeowners begin to worry about the increased energy costs that can disrupt their household budgets. You don’t have to sacrifice your family’s comfort by skimping on cooling. You can take proactive steps to keep your electric bill in line by following a few […]
Buying Sweaters in the Summer
5 Best Credit Card Hacks You Need to Know
Who doesn’t have a credit card these days? They’re convenient, (relatively) secure and easy to lug around in your wallet/card holder no matter where you go. They can also turn into one of your biggest sources of debt – unless you practice one or more of the following credit card hacks: Have More Than […]
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Top Home Improvement Tips to Help Save on Heating Costs
The costs of heating and cooling a home are some of the top costs homeowners regularly face. In areas where the weather is routinely so extreme that dialing the thermostat back isn’t an option, it makes improving the efficiency of your air conditioning and heater a top priority. The good news is that there are […]
July 2014 Money Report
Welcome to the July 2014 Money Report! I’m late again with my report this month, but with my new job starting, vacation, and house hunting, I’ve been just a little bit busy 🙂 To view all previous monthly money reports and to find out why I publish these reports, click here Actions Plans for July 2014 Key: Complete/Some Progress/No […]
