When you're on a mission to save more money and improve your family finances, making smart decisions is huge. Learning how to make a budget is the first step but there's so much more you can do to save money. And these days, there are lots of families interested in learning how to be frugal and … [Read more...] about 21 Things to Stop Buying to Save Money Every Month
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11 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save on Electric
Do you dread getting your electric bill each month? I know I do sometimes, especially when it's been really cold or really warm out and we've had to run the heat or air more than usual. Finding ways to save on electric might be on your to-do list, especially when you've got a growing family. … [Read more...] about 11 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save on Electric
7 Smart Ways to Build Emergency Savings Fast
Do you have a nice stash of emergency savings you can rely on when an unexpected expense pops up? No? Don't worry, you're not alone. Only 40% of Americans have enough in savings to handle a $1,000 emergency. Because let's face it, saving money is hard sometimes. Especially when you have … [Read more...] about 7 Smart Ways to Build Emergency Savings Fast
37 Helpful Money-Saving Hacks for Living on One Income
Do you dream of being a stay at home mom but struggle with the idea of living on one income? These days, it isn't always easy to make a single income stretch, especially when you have kids. I've been a stay at home mom and a work at home mom for over five years now. And since I'm a single … [Read more...] about 37 Helpful Money-Saving Hacks for Living on One Income
How to Save Money for College: 22 Money-Making Ideas for Teens
This is a guest post from Sam Lodaria, founder of The Financial Freewill. How to save money for college -- if you're a parent, it's probably something you've thought about more than once. Student loan debt has been increasing at a staggering pace in the past decade. More and more students are … [Read more...] about How to Save Money for College: 22 Money-Making Ideas for Teens
100+ Best Frugal Living Tips for Families to Save Money
Looking for some frugal living tips to get your family budget on track and grow your savings? Living frugally is something I happen to know a lot about--but I also know that it can be easier said than done sometimes. You might be living paycheck to paycheck already, for example, and feeling … [Read more...] about 100+ Best Frugal Living Tips for Families to Save Money