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  • Spending Strategies That Will Boost Your Savings

    Spending Strategies That Will Boost Your Savings I always like to share the latest tips, tricks, and ideas on saving you money. This week, let’s take a look at spending habits and cheaper alternatives for everyday items.  Frozen Produce  I know, some of you are thinking that fresh is always better. Sometimes this is true, […] More

  • Budget-Friendly Fall Activities

    Budget-Friendly Fall Activities  With the weather cooling down and autumn settling in, many of us are in the mood for fun fall family activities. Here are some budget-friendly ideas that are sure to usher in the spirit of the season! Go to a U-Pick Farm  There are thousands of U-Pick style farms across the country. […] More

  • Early Holiday Shopping Guide 2021

    Early Holiday Shopping Guide 2021 It’s never too early to shop for the holidays, especially when savings are involved. Many holiday deals and sales events occur throughout November, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to save right now. Here are our tips on shopping for holiday gifts early in 2021.  Set Your Budget Now […] More

  • Unique Ways to Save in Autumn 2021

    Unique Ways to Save in Autumn 2021 Every season, there are new and unique ways to save money. Here are some ways to save money in the fall of 2021.  Keep the Cold Out The temperature begins to drop drastically in the fall. In order to minimize how much you’re spending to heat your home, […] More

  • How to Avoid Fraudulent Coupons

    How to Avoid Fraudulent Coupons  A new movie ‘Queenpins’ starring Kristen Bell just hit theaters in limited release and will air on Paramount+ September 30th. The film is based on a true story of three women in Arizona who were charged with running a $40 million counterfeit coupon ring. Coupon fraud isn’t the first thing […] More

  • The Best Savings of Fall 2021

    The Best Savings of Fall 2021 With summer wrapping up and fall approaching, it’s time to shift gears and get ready for autumn savings and deals. Here are the best items to buy this fall, especially during the early part of the season.  Plants Plants of all shapes and sizes will be marked down in […] More

  • How to Pack School Lunches for Less

    How to Pack School Lunches for Less Packing lunches for your kids can be a bit of an expensive endeavor, especially when you’re buying items pre-packaged for your convenience. Here are some tips on saving on packed lunches for your school-age kids.  Shop and Prep in Advance When you shop for other groceries once a […] More

  • How to Help Your Kids Earn Top Grades This Year

    How to Help Your Kids Earn Top Grades This Year School has or will start soon for most children and we’ve discussed many ways to strategize budgets, meals, and daily routines for 2021’s back to school season.  The one thing we haven’t talked much about is how to help your kiddos score top grades this […] More

  • Back to School Hacks 2021

    Back to School Hacks 2021 It’s official, parents; back to school is here! I talked about ways to save on back to school shopping recently, and now, I want to go over some ways that will save you time and money this school year. Let’s get started. Prep Meals In Advance It sounds simple, but […] More

  • How to Responsibly “Treat Yourself” on a Budget

    How to Responsibly “Treat Yourself” on a Budget If you’re living on a budget and are careful with money, chances are you don’t often treat yourself or spend much on things you don’t strictly need. It’s always good to be frugal and practice moderation, but there’s something to be said for occasionally treating yourself. You’ll […] More

  • How College Students Can Save Money

    How College Students Can Save Money Back to school is only weeks away, and that means college will soon be back in session, too. Here are our ways college students can save, whether they’re living in a dorm, an apartment, or at home with their parents. Share Expenses  If you have roommates or friends you […] More

  • How to Prepare For Back to School

    How to Prepare For Back to School Get ready, parents, it’s that time of year again. Summer break is coming to a close soon, which means school will be back in session. It’s time to gear up for back to school shopping. Here are our ways to save! Tax Free Weekend Absolutely wait to buy […] More