Do you find yourself having trouble saving money? Some of us are savers while others tend to be spenders! I'm a saver, my hubby, he's more of a spender, although when he tries, he can be pretty good at saving too. I've decided to share some ways you can SAVE a little money this month. Make a change and try these tips out for yourself. You may come to realize how making these changes can really make a big difference when it comes to saving money. What will you do with the extra cash? Save it for Christmas, put it in your Travel Fund, build your "emergency" savings account, or Keep reading...
10 Reasons You Can’t Get out of Debt & How to Fix It
Many of us live beyond our means. We can't help it, it's a normal way of life. However, do you really want to be in debt for the rest of your life? It's definitely not the best way to live. Here are 10 reasons people are stuck in debt and can't get out. Are you guilty of any of these? Do you think you can make some small changes in your life to get out of debt? Here is a great blog on debt that explains you in detail about how not to be in debt for so long. Before we get into the reasons, let's talk a little bit about how you can go about fixing your finances. Being in debt is Keep reading...
How to SAVE Money on College Expenses & Make Money Too
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. College is expensive, and that's the bottom line! If you're a student or the parent of a college student, you may be looking for ways to save some money, stretch the money you do have, or even earn a little extra to pay for expenses. Keep reading to find out how you can SAVE a little money and EARN some too! CampusBookRentals.com gives college-goers the option to RENT their textbooks rather than purchasing them. From experience, I know that once certain college courses are done, you never open the book again...ever! Of course, Keep reading...
Saving Money For Christmas – 10 Great Tips
Christmas is the one time of the year when a lot of families tend to spend the most money. From gifts, to wrapping paper, parties, and more, all the money we spend really adds up! There's no reason any of us should be going into debt this Holiday season! What can you do to save money this Christmas? 1) Start Shopping Now! Yes, you heard me right. Shop now. If you see something on clearance that would make a great gift for someone you know, buy it. If you see a good deal on some nice led lichtschlauch (LED rope lights) that could be a nice holiday decoration, buy it off! Keep reading...
Living a FRUGAL life
My husband and I have decided we really need to start living frugally. We aren't big spenders, and aside from my husband's truck loan, we have NO debt, so we are doing pretty well. However, we need to try to SAVE more money and build up on our savings. We plan to buy a house soon, it will be our first. Not only do we need to save up for a down payment and closing costs, but I still want to have money left over. Emergency funds are so important! We also need to get used to having less money each month because we'll have a mortgage to pay. We are currently living in a home owned by Keep reading...
Making Money with Craigslist
I'm pretty sure that by now, most, if not all of you, have heard of Craigslist. Over the years, Craigslist has helped me earn some extra money, and I'm here to share just how I did it. Craigslist is a great place to find a variety of items. You can find everything from furniture to cars, to baby clothes! People list everything imaginable for sale. If you're looking to purchase something, and don't mind if it's used, Craigslist is definitely one of the first places you should check. It's also one of the few places I like to SELL my items that I no longer want or need. There's a Keep reading...
CASH BACK from Ebates!
Here's some examples of the CASH BACK you can get from shopping through Ebates Target - 3%Sephora- 8%Snapfish- 10%HearthSong- 4%H&R Block- 11%Groupon- 3%Disney Store- 4%This is just a small selection of the participating merchants! There are many more. I'm always finding ways to save money, and this is one of the ways I save when shopping online. All you have to do to get the cash back is go to ebates before you make a purchase, find the store you will be making a purchase from on the ebates site, and click through from there. It's such an easy way save money. On top of shopping through Keep reading...
3 ways to SAVE money & get CASH Back on your online purchases
I love to shop, but I don't like to spend! Because of this, whenever I shop I always try to shop wisely and spend as little as possible. There are three things I always do to get the best prices when shopping online.1. Do a google search for coupon codes. You can usually find a coupon code if you search. There are websites like scubby that post articles to help people find coupons and cashback offers on shopping apps. A little hunting on Google and other search engines should be enough. You'll often find coupon codes for free shipping or a certain percentage off your order. I also check Keep reading...
Cash Back with Ebates!
If you shop online, you MUST sign up for ebates! I'm so glad I found out about it! I have over $50 cash back from my holiday purchases...how GREAT is that?! Before making any online purchase, be sure to check if ebates is offering cash back for that particular online store, if they are, just click through and you're on your way to earning CASH BACK! I'm always looking for ways to save money, or earn extra money so this really helps! I just ordered from Snapfish and got 10% cash back. I also used a coupon..so my savings on that purchase was awesome. If you haven't already signed up for Keep reading...
