Finances
Check here for information on managing the family finances!
Got Gift Cards? Use Them!
Gift cards are like cash in your pocket. If you received gift cards for the holidays, get the full value from them. Remember to: - Keep your gift cards where you won’t forget them, i.e., with your credit cards, in an envelope labeled “gift cards,” or in your bill paying file so that you have... »
Online Shopping
In store shopping has always been therapeutic for me, spending an entire day cruising the isles in search of a bargain. I always saved online shopping for items that I knew are not generally sold in stores. But, I have seen the light when it comes to online shopping. There are a trillion online... »
Great Ideas For Inexpensive Holiday Shopping
It’s that time of year again, time for friends and family to congregate. While the Holidays are great for bringing people together, far too many people go into debt to get presents for their loved ones. The economy is putting an added pinch on many households making it necessary to stretch the budget to buy... »
Economy got you down? Save Big by doing a Little
Starting to feel the economic pinch? Don’t worry, your family isn’t alone. These hard economic times have affected us all. But just because money is tight doesn’t mean you and your family can’t enjoy a high quality of life. One way is to make the dollar s t r e t c h as... »
Back to school on a budget
As a single mother there are two times a year that fill me with anxiety, Christmas and Back to School season. At least with Christmas I get the satisfaction of seeing my child overwhelmed with joy as she opens the lovely gifts that she will only play with for two weeks before she is bored. But, when... »
Be A Smart First Time Home Buyer…Here’s How
- Should you continue to rent? Yes, if your job or financial situation is unstable or if you plan to move in less than three years. - Buy if you have a stable income and plan to stay in the home for three, preferably five years. - Depending on income, this year 2009, in addition to... »
