Traveling is expensive. But it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think.
Frugal Living
I’m always looking for new ways to curb my spending, save money, earn freebies, and ultimately, live a more frugal lifestyle. This has especially meant becoming more careful about my purchases over the last few years. Looking back, I’m painfully aware of the money I’ve wasted: Impulse purchases that weren’t accounted for in my budget […]
I come from a family that believes in the deluxe vacation experience. My mother likes to joke that she thinks she’s roughing it when there’s no chocolate on the pillow each night. However, with gas prices at $4 per gallon, airline ticket prices spiraling upward, and the cost of hotel stays making me feel weak […]
As you approach your summer, consider these ways you can save.
Every year, the USDA updates the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18. The latest figure is in line with recent years that you are likely to spend close to a quarter million dollars raising a child. Breaking down the latest average and the figure is actually $23,000 per year. Luckily, […]
My friend started a conversation on her high monthly grocery bill and told me to guess how much she spends. I quickly said, “$1,800” – mind you she is raising three growing preteen boys, and lives with her husband, mother, and stepfather, so basically seven adults. She seemed a little surprised that I was so […]