Want to save money every day? These money-saving tips will keep more money in your pocket. Learn money-saving tips for shopping, cleaning, entertaining and much more.
From streaming movies to storing photos to doing actual work, we rely on computers for so much more than we ever anticipated. And just like all other essential equipment, there always comes a time when you need to buy a new one. Doing so can set you back anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on your needs. Fortunately, re...
With Halloween just weeks away, it’s time to get serious about this year’s costumes. Whether you’re the one getting dressed up or you have to outfit your kids, buying costumes can be really expensive — nearly $40 per costume on average. That’s a good chunk of change, especially since most costumes will only be worn once. Fortunately, ther...
Technology has changed the way we listen to music, watch movies and TV, go shopping and keep ourselves informed, occupied and entertained from the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night. With that shift in lifestyle, you’ve probably also noticed some changes in your spending habits. It’s all too easy to spend much more t...
You’ve bought the new backpack, lunch box and school supplies. Your kids have new shoes, and a few new outfits or uniforms. School is back in session and your bank account can take a breather, right? Well, not exactly. While back-to-school shopping is a big expense that takes a bite out of the family budget, spending for the school year doesn’t...
We’ve all seen the commercials. A gorgeous couple frolicking on a white sand beach by day, followed by an elegant candlelight meal at night, along with quick shots of them parasailing, playing beach volleyball and happily shopping for local trinkets. That’s right. It’s an ad for an all-inclusive resort. They promise a complete vacation experi...
Studies show that participating in hobbies can significantly reduce stress and boost self-esteem. Even spending just a few hours a week doing something you enjoy outside of work, school and family obligations can help you de-stress. However, most hobbies create an added expense that many people on a budget feel like they can’t afford. Fortunately...
Having health insurance is just the first step in managing your healthcare costs. You also need to understand the basics of your coverage and what you can do to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Let’s take a look at how to make the most of your health insurance. Understand Your Health Insurance Plan … Before You Need it Diving into the d...
It’s easy to go off the rails and off your budget on the weekends. From impromptu socializing to late-night online shopping, it seems there are reasons to spend money that don’t come up during the week. When you need to rein in your spending and get your budget back on track, a no-spend weekend is the perfect way to reset. But if the idea of a ...
It starts out innocently enough. You sign up for a monthly delivery of razor blades or skin care samples or any one of the hundreds of subscription services currently available. It’s convenient, relatively inexpensive, and it’s fun to receive something in the mail you actually want to get. So you try another subscription, and another, and befor...
When it comes to Americans and retirement savings, the statistics are sobering. Nearly 70-percent of Americans think they will outlive their retirement savings, while just over 20-percent have no money all set aside for retirement. But no matter how much you have saved for retirement, it makes sense to cut down on living costs once you stop working...