Since graduating from college and living mostly with my fiancé, I have been doing most of the grocery shopping. She works 36 hours a week, while I have more free time to run errands. Figuring out an effective way to grocery shop has been a process for me. I have shopped without lists, with lists, […]
There are times when things just aren’t working out financially. You might have had a big financial setback, such as a lost job, or a drastic cut in hours. In some cases, a large and unexpected expense (such as a hospital stay) can cause undue financial pressure. In such cases, it is difficult to pay […]
When something breaks, spending the money to fix it can feel painful. Indeed, if the car still runs, or if the appliance still sort of works, it doesn’t seem necessary to rush out and get repairs. Whether it’s a few loose shingles on the roof, or a slightly malfunctioning appliance, if it is “good enough,” […]
A short time before Christmas last year, my husband signed up for a free trial promotion of Amazon Prime. We wanted to make sure that the Christmas gifts we ordered arrived on time, and Amazon Prime offers free two-day shipping. I had resisted Prime for quite a while, due to the $79.99 annual fee, but […]
I read something interesting in the paper the other day: Some parents are putting off Christmas until January. Tight budgets are back in vogue, and many parents are just waiting until the after Christmas sales in order to buy their gifts. We are fortunate enough to have all our Christmas shopping done right now, but […]
