My mom and I were discussing the price of gas the other day. I told her that I’d just paid $3.96 a gallon; I was shocked that the price was so high and wasn’t happy about spending $50 to fill up my car. Her response was, “I never really worry about the price of gas […]
With the popularity of sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. These sites are a great way for people to connect with others all over the world. Though social media has its downfalls, there are also numerous benefits, with one of the greatest being its […]
Mid-February is generally the time when most New Year’s Resolutions fall apart. You may have started strong in January, but your resolve has probably fizzled by Valentine’s Day. While I don’t know what your specific goals for the new year were, I do know that a majority of New Year’s resolutions have to do with […]
Valentines Day will be upon us soon — a day of the year when you’re almost obligated to spend money to prove your love. What are you buying for your significant other this year? If you’re like most people, you forgot to budget for February and don’t have the immediate funds needed to declare your […]
While I love getting together with friends and family for the holidays (parties are a great December activity, after all), I don’t like the effect these get-togethers have on my budget. I don’t mind splurging on those I love, but, if you’re not careful, footing the bill for a holiday party can easily become a financial […]
My husband gets razzed quite often about his choice of vehicles. He can fix everything, drive anything with at least two wheels and a motor, and is a trained maintenance mechanic and autobody technician. You’d think his vehicle would look spectacular, right? Wrong. That’s because my husband is also quite skilled at squeezing a penny when […]
