Everybody loves to find new ways to save. After all, it’s quite thrilling to know you did something productive to save a bit of money even if the amount is miniscule. And plus, every little bit counts when you’re trying to build your savings. But could your money saving habits actually be hurting you? The […]
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According to collegedata.com, the conservative price for a public university education last year was roughly $27,940 (in-state), while the conservative cost of attending a private university rose to over $57,570. After facing the news of expected tuition price increases yet again this year, students and parents will be looking even harder for ways to save […]
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 […]
As you approach your summer, consider these ways you can save.
I’ve been staring at the dirt circle in my backyard where our trampoline used to be for a couple of years now. I’ve been diligently killing anything that grew in the circle the entire time as the plan was to build a circular fire pit in that location. Finally, my wife and I decided this […]
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, […]