I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports to share about retirement planning and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Consumer Reports. Think retirement planning is for the elderly? Think again! Preparing as early as possible for your financial…
Financially Free Series: Create a Spending PlanCreate a Spending Plan This is part 3 of a 5 part series. For this post, we will be talking about Step 3, saving 15-20% of your annual income. Be sure to start with Step 1 and Step 2 first. Step 3—Commit to Save 15%-20% of Your Annual Income…
Home Management: 5 Ways to Create Family Traditions on a BudgetWho associates family traditions with frugal living? Not I... at least not before reading Amy Allen Clark's book, "The Good Life for Less: Giving Your Family Good Meals, Great Times, and a Happy Home on a Budget." I won't lie. Before reading it, frugal living sounded time consuming and…
Frugal Living: 4 Ways to Find Deals Onlineme • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
Now that the new year is upon us, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out ways to achieve those ambitious New Years resolutions you made in a fit of enthusiasm (I know I am). There’s also a good chance your resolutions include something about getting financially fit,…
Budgeting: How To Save Money at the Grocery Storemom • home management • parenting • home management
Do you have to shop on a budget? Yeah, me too. If you knew me, you would know that I am not good with lists. I would write one and quickly forget where I put the list that was supposed to tell me what I'm supposed to do! But…
