Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
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Back-to-school is less than two weeks away in my household! Our oldest daughter is going to third grade and our middle daughter is going into kindergarten. Our two-year-old twins might just even start going to school twice a week since my husband begins working from home the same day the kids go back to school, […] More
Deciding what to spend on a computer is a big deal. In fact, it’s a big deal for everyone; not just those on a budget. For some people, it makes a lot of sense to spend more on a computer than it does others. For example, my husband is an IT administrator for a bank […] More
Grocery shopping is no joke in our house; not even a little. We have four kids, two adults and we frequently have my aunt and her 3-year-old son over for dinner during the week. She’s an unexpected single mother and a teacher, and she is a horrible cook. To help her out a bit, we […] More
Imagine my surprise to come home from a week in North Carolina earlier this week only to realize that our trip cost us thousands of dollars. Maybe you don’t think that sounds unreasonable for a week-long vacation, but I haven’t gotten to the good part just yet. We packed and headed out last minute to […] More
It’s time to honor that special woman in your life. Mother’s Day is approaching, and whether you are buying for your mother, your wife, or both, consider some inexpensive alternatives or ways to save money on classic Mother’s Day gifts. Mother’s Day is chock full of sales, rebates, and coupon opportunities. Make sure you check […] More
Ever have one of those moments where something crosses your mind and just kind of hangs out there for a while without your permission? I had that experience recently. I have a very healthy love of designer shoes, handbags and clothes. I love them; I believe in shopping for classic, timeless pieces that can be […] More
Just this morning as I sipped my coffee on the couch after an hour of work in my home office, I quickly remembered that our vacuum bag is almost full and I need some more bags. I logged into my Amazon account and ordered a few to be here in two days with my Prime […] More
Here’s something we don’t talk about, ever; layaway. To be quite honest, other than the fact that you hear about it a lot during the holidays when generous people walk into stores and pay off layaways for people at random you don’t really hear it. Layaway is something that a lot of people use – […] More
Do you have bad shopping habits? I know that I do. I’m not perfect by any means, and shopping is certainly my addiction (and my cardio, and my passion, and my favorite way to while away the time). At the tender age of 32, I have had to learn the hard way more than once […] More
Everyone in the known universe has made a purchase they regret. That doesn’t necessarily mean they made the purchase on impulse. Impulse buying is a very specific action. It’s the result of seeing something shiny, sparkly, or attention grabbing, and then once you see that product you just buy it immediately with zero thought whatsoever. […] More
If you’re a warehouse club member with a Costco membership, you know that you have to do some serious navigating when it comes to using your payment methods in a Costco warehouse. The store has long since been an acceptance location for American Express cards, but not for other cards. It’s been a problem for […] More
We discuss so much about finances, and we always want to help you make the most of your money. However, it’s sometimes kind of boring things such as the fact that you have to save more for retirement, and you have to save more money and you have to be more frugal to keep your […] More