Written by It is an accepted part of self-help wisdom that it takes twenty-one days to develop a new habit and make it stick. This has been found to be true in weight loss, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol consumption, and many other regimens designed to create positive money habits. It can also be applied to your […]
It’s that time of year when people are looking to improve their finances as part of their upcoming New Year’s resolutions. One way that many decide to do this is through the 52 week money challenge. However, this doesn’t work for everyone, so instead, here are 10 great 52 week money challenge alternatives. How the […]
(Keep a Boundary in Place) Dear Dave, I have a money market account that I use as both my checking and savings account. I have a debit card and check writing privileges with the account, and I get a better interest rate on my money. Is what I’m doing a good idea, or is it […]
Children eating pizza at the kids’ party. By SA Forum Members It’s a meal that is sure to please the kids and a nice change of pace when you don’t feel like cooking a full meal. Just because it can be an easy meal doesn’t mean that you need to pay a lot for […]
Published: by Meagan on November 6, 2024 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Trying to feed teenagers at home without breaking your budget? It can be tough, but this list of 100 ideas will come to your rescue! Are ravenous appetites threatening to derail your grocery budget? If so, we put […]
So you want to help the environment, but you don’t think that you have enough time? Here are 10 simple things that you can do in under a minute that will help the environment and save you money at the same time: 1. Use Half The Amount (time: none): Try using half the amount of […]
When it comes to saving money, one of the best things you can do is to use less of the products you do buy. Using less means the product lasts longer, which means you buy replacements and refills less often. We can use less of many products and still achieve the same (or better) results. […]
One of the best things you can do for your financial future is to start preparing for retirement as early as you can. Unfortunately, not very many Americans are getting ready for retirement. Indeed, according to a report from the Federal Reserve, 31 percent of Americans have no retirement savings at all. Not only that, […]
Halloween is just about here. Therefore, you probably want pumpkins. Maybe you want to make jack-o-lanterns. Perhaps you just want to do some last minute seasonal decorating. On the other hand, perhaps you have a hankering for pumpkin soup. Whatever the case may be, you want pumpkins. Moreover, you don’t want to have to pay […]
Dyeing your clothes can sound difficult, messy, and downright scary. But guess what? It’s none of those things! After all, I’m the girl who dyed her wedding dress so I could wear it again. Trust me, anyone can dye clothes at home because it’s easy, straightforward, and crazy affordable. And it’s a great way to […]