Making Small Steps Toward Big Savings
May is right around the corner. I don’t know how that’s even possible because it seems like we just left February, but here we are. As you start setting up your budgets for next month, don’t forget to add these May budget categories. Lawn & Garden In the northeast, May is when we can… [Read More]
Spring time brings the end of winter, and a big urge for all of us to get out of the house! We’ve been cooped up all winter, and we’re spending most of the week in town at the soccer fields. Spring gives us the opportunity to finally be out of the house as a family,… [Read More]
It’s crazy to think that April is right around the corner, but it’s true. With the start of a new month comes a new budget. Here’s 15 categories to keep in mind while you’re making your April budget. Holidays This year Easter falls in April. Be sure to budget for everything needed to celebrate, whether… [Read More]
Does this sound familiar? You work hard at a job that you don’t particularly enjoy for a paycheck. When that check comes, you have to dish that money back out to pay for your car, your house, your credit cards, and so on. You feel like you’re barely making it month to month, and you… [Read More]
Does this sound familiar? You’re so caught up in the day to day that you forget the smaller things, like when your bills are due? Or you remembered that it’s the 18th, and the electric bill was due, but did you really pay it? If this sounds like you, I know exactly where you are… [Read More]
When we started our debt free journey and I was evaluating our spending habits, I quickly realized that what we were spending on food for our family of 5 was well above what it should have been. At the time we were spending well over $1,200 on food each month! And that didn’t include what… [Read More]
March is almost here, and it’s time to start looking at your March budget and get it set up. As you’re getting your budget and financial goals for the month ahead, don’t forget about these categories. Tax Prep Taxes in the US are due next month. If you’re savvy, you can do them yourselves. … [Read More]
If you’ve seen any of my recent posts on Instagram, you’ll know that we had the flu run through our house recently. In general, I like to keep my cupboard full with frugal pantry staples. It doesn’t always happen, but it’s appreciated, especially in instances like this. Not only does it keep the grocery costs… [Read More]
With February right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your February Budget and get it set up. As you’re getting your budget and financial goals for February set up, don’t forget about these categories. Spring Sports February is the time our region’s AYSO starts creating the teams for the spring. I… [Read More]
When it comes to paying off debt, the first question most people what answered is which method is better at paying off their debts. Is it debt snowball? Or is it debt avalanche? Which method will be better for you during your debt free journey? The answer may surprise you! Debt Snowball The term debt… [Read More]
