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Cooking on a Budget

Cooking on a Budget

Food is usually a smaller part of a person's budget than items like rent. Yet, food spending can still add up. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2018, the average household spent just over $4,000 on groceries...
How to Vacation Safely and Frugally

How to Vacation Safely and Frugally

School is back in session, and before we know it, it will be time for Fall Break. After sheltering in place for a few months, many people are ready to get out and have some fun! Vacation rentals like condos, cabins and...
Maintenance and Money

Maintenance and Money

It's the time of year when everyone has been finishing up their "spring cleaning" around the house. Routinely maintaining your house is a must for everyone who wants to save money and not be surprised when an emergency...
Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Fun (and Budget-Friendly) Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

For those lucky taxpayers who expect to receive a refund check from the government this year, the blessing of a tax return could turn out to be a curse in disguise. Will you diligently save this bonus or will temptation...
Daily Deals Sites - Are They Worth It?

Daily Deals Sites - Are They Worth It?

Christmas is mere days away, and everyone is either still busy shopping for those last few presents or feverishly wrapping everything up for the big day. Sometimes, people forgo all of the shopping hustle and bustle and...
Fun and Affordable Holiday Traditions

Fun and Affordable Holiday Traditions

Are you looking for fun, affordable things to do with your family during the holidays? We can't always buy everything on our children's wish lists or perfectly execute all the beautiful holiday crafts we see on Pinterest,...