All you seasoned parents know that babies are quite expensive. Adding a new member to the family means additional furniture, food, clothes, and insurance costs (and a whole lot more!). But what we often fail to compute is the cost of little extras that come about simply because we’re stressed, ill-prepared, or in a rush. Here […]
Holiday shopping season is already under way, as stores attempt to draw in consumers preparing for the gift giving that comes with this time of year. The National Retail Federation thinks that holiday sales will rise by 4.1% in 2012. Even though that’s a slower pace than last year, retailers are still looking forward to […]
I’m a die-hard media consumer. For me, the Internet is a never-ending source of information on any topic that catches my interest. But I also love to read books, magazines, and newspapers and have a soft spot for apps and music. My husband’s a movie lover. He’ll watch just about anything once, even if it […]
College, school clothes, toys, electronics — everything adds up when it comes to providing your children with their best possible future. What are you doing to give them the life they deserve? Our Paycheck-to-Paycheck Society Thanks to the wretched state of the present economy, much of our society is living paycheck-to-paycheck. Once upon a time, […]
Another new iPhone is on sale, proving yet again that the “cult of Apple” has staying power. But purchasing Apple products can get expensive — I know. My husband and I each have a MacBook Pro, and I also have an iMac, an iPad, and an iPod Touch! The good news is that we’ve found […]
The beginning of fall signals the arrival of allergies for many people. Knowing a few frugal home treatments can save you a bundle, since managing allergies can be quite expensive. The good news is that you’ll feel better in the process, too. 1. Frugal solutions for pet allergies If you’re allergic to pets, like cats […]
