September is National Preparedness Month. Being prepared for a potential natural or civil disaster is of utmost importance. Millions can attest to their lives being changed in an instant, and how being prepared or unprepared made a huge difference. Pondering this, my mind turned to another way Americans should be prepared at all times – […] More
A recent survey by RetailMeNot.com reveals parents are expecting to spend at least $300 per student on back-to-school necessities. In a study conducted by the National Retail Federation (nrf.com), the amount parents expect to spend is even more More
It’s become in vogue the past several years to shop secondhand (also known as resale) for back to school clothing. Our three favorite ways to shop anytime, day or night, and find the bargains you seek much faster and more easily are these online sources. More
Beyond Pencils: Save on Clothing for Back to School – You won’t want to miss the abundant deals as retailers make room for fall fashions, and lunch supplies go on great sales. More
Breakfast can easily be the least expensive meal of the day. In preparation for back to school, I’d like to share three of my family’s cost-saving morning meals. More
It is estimated that by the time we peel, separate, skin, and trash iffy produce, we can actually end up throwing away up to 40 percent of our purchases! I’m going to share some great tips to help you use more and waste less. More
Ever see those college shirts that say something like, “My son and my money go to . . . you might as well make tee shirts for every school, from elementary on up. Here’s a list of things we see at least once every July or August – and at a fraction of retail prices! More
There are times in life that you definitely need professional help to handle an issue or a goal. But there are times like these that you can avoid paying professional prices to get the job done. More
The cost of a plane ticket can change day to day and even hour to hour. Here are some great tips you’ll want to follow if you want to save big money on your next flight. More
Commissioned insurance professionals may tell you otherwise, but among most consumer advocates and personal finance gurus (myself included) the advice is pretty consistent on what type of life insurance to buy. How much should you buy? More
School’s out and it won’t take long before the kids are whining that they are bo-orrred… Fix some of that boredom with fun activities – without spending a lot. Here are 25 of our recommendations. More
June is National Dairy Month. Check out these life hacks for dairy foods that go beyond cheese and crackers. More
