Most of us are looking for ways to trim the fat from our monthly budget. I recently refinanced my home, saving me about $300 a month, and that made me hungry for more savings. So I decided to see if I could find $500 more to trim from my monthly budget — and I did. Here […]
We’re deep into the heart of summer, which means county fairs are popping up everywhere. Our local fair happened last week, and my kids were excited to go. I know exactly how they feel, as I too have great childhood memories of going to the fair. As a parent, however, it usually means dropping a […]
Financially prepping for summer vacation includes budgeting for hotels, flights, gas, and activities. Of course, it also includes an allowance for fun spending on souvenirs and memorabilia. What you might be forgetting is a vital, undetermined expense of your vacation: food. Food expenses are one of the most over-looked and under-budgeted aspects of vacation planning. […]
During a recent money discussion, a couple of my online friends pointed out that their rent is half of my monthly income. Since I live in rural Ohio (and wouldn’t have it any other way), I always get sticker shock when I hear how much money other people have to pay for housing. In my […]
To this day, many people pursue the American Dream of owning a home. But if you can’t afford to buy a house, have lost your home, or are unable to sell without a loss, you’re probably desperate for lower-cost housing options. Here are a few alternatives to the traditional American Dream: 4 Low-Cost Housing Ideas […]
Summer time. The kids are out of school; baseball games, soccer practices, and swimming lessons are in full swing. The weather warms up, and your focus moves to fun. The only downfall? The busyness of the summer months usually equates to blown budgets. After all, who wants to be cooking in a hot kitchen or […]
