Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Whether you are a new homeowner or you’ve lived in your house for 20 years, I bet there are a few things you haven’t done that you need to do to save money. You already know how to do the basics, such as keeping the thermostat up during the day when you’re not home and […] More
Spring is here and the weather (in Florida, at least) could not be more beautiful for this time of year! What that means for many of us is that it’s time to spring clean. It’s not necessarily a fun job, but it’s one that has to be done. What does your spring cleaning look like? […] More
Impulse buying is very popular. Many people can look around their home and find that many of the things that they own were purchased on impulse. An impulse buy is something that you buy, but you really don’t need. An advertising agency called Mediascape has stated that the average American will spend over $114,000 in […] More
Shopping is always fun for those who enjoy it, and highly stressful for those who do not enjoy shopping. As the former, I really do enjoy a trip to the store so long as I don’t have to take my kids with me. However, it’s a common bit of knowledge that all stores use flashy […] More
It’s not just a problem that ladies have; men suffer from it as well. We tend to spend mindlessly. I know that both my husband and I do this. When I need a new powder compact for my handbag, I’ll log onto the Sephora website and pick up a compact, a new tube of lipstick […] More
When you are a kid and into your mid-teens, your parents are the ones who handle the money. When you are in our late teens into your early twenties, you start handling your own finances. During your 20’s, it is not uncommon to make a financial mistake here and there. These mistakes can be frustrating, […] More
Most people work hard to save money. There are several reasons that people save money. Some are saving for a car, some are saving to buy a house, some are saving for college. There are also some people who are trying to save so that they can live comfortably when they retire. Whatever the reason […] More
Most people live on some sort of a budget. Some people’s budget is tighter than others, however, people are always trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of obvious ways that money can be saved, such as clipping coupons and bargain shopping. Most people have a vehicle that they depend on everyday. […] More
The holidays are around the corner, and stores across the country are gearing up for a busy month. The festive mood gets everyone in the spirit of giving and, consequently, spending. This is great news for businesses especially since most people do not mind spending a few extra bucks on certain products. However, for a […] More
Black Friday has been touted as the biggest shopping day of the year, but does this mean that it is the biggest savings day as well? Are things really less expensive on Black Friday than on any other day of the year? We don’t really believe that this is the case at all. While there […] More
Millions of people take advantage of the Black Friday deals to save the most money possible on their holiday shopping. There are some people, however, who don’t want to get up before the sun rises on Black Friday. They don’t want to stand in the lines waiting to get into the stores, and they don’t […] More
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is time to start planning. If you are like most people, you are living on a budget. For some, fitting Thanksgiving into your budget can be difficult. If you want to have a great Thanksgiving dinner this year and still stay on budget, there are a few tips […] More