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5 Ways to Save Money as a Bridesmaid

Being a bridesmaid is an honor that comes with responsibilities beyond supporting the bride in the months leading up to her big day. More often than not, it can end up costing members of the bridal party hundreds—or even thousands— of dollars if it’s a destination wedding. And if you’re asked to be in multiple […]

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7 Ways to Save on College Living Expenses

There’s no way around it, being a college student is expensive. Between tuition and fees, housing, food, books and maintaining a social life, it’s no wonder that “starving student” is a commonly used phrase. Of course, the trade-off is getting a degree, along with life-long memories, so it’s more than worth it. But how can […]

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Here’s How to Stop Stress Shopping (and Save Money)

Some people hate shopping. For others, “retail therapy” is how they celebrate good news, forget bad news or relieve boredom. And they’re not imagining the good feeling they get from shopping. Beyond getting something new, shopping temporarily alters the brain chemistry by boosting dopamine, the chemical in the brain that controls the reward and pleasure […]

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5 Ways to Save as a Holiday Party Guest

It won’t be long before the invitations to holiday celebrations start rolling in. If you typically attend multiple parties during the holiday season, the cost of being a party guest can really start to add up. Between the festive outfits, hostess gifts and potluck contributions, you can find your holiday budget stretched beyond its limits. […]

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5 Easy Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill

No matter how much you trim the extras out of your budget, there’s one category you can never cut out altogether: food. We all need to eat, but it is possible to stretch your grocery budget and do more with less when it comes to shopping for food. Of course, we all know not to […]

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Guide to Creative Gift Giving

The countdown to the holidays is on, and with it the promise of food, family and celebration. Yet it’s also the time of year when spending hits a peak, creating stress for those who haven’t budgeted for the season. It’s hard to enjoy the holidays when financial worries are constantly nagging at you, but there […]

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Don’t Fall for Retail Spending Traps

It happens to all of us at one time or another; you go shopping for one specific item and come home with things you never planned on buying. When that happens, it’s because you fell into common retail spending traps. Stores know how to tempt you into spending more than you planned, but we’re going […]

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6 Smart Ways to Save Money on School Clothes

Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about school supplies. Purchasing new school clothes can take an even bigger bite out of the family budget. But you don’t have to go broke to make sure your kids look great for the upcoming school year. The following tips can help you save money on school clothes. Set a Budget  […]

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Shop and Save with Summer Best Buys

Part of being a smart shopper is knowing what time of year you can get the best bargains. The summer months of June, July and August bring with them plenty of great deals if you know where to look. Remember however, that unless you actually need something, you’re not really saving money if you buy […]

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7 Simple Tips to Make Money Reselling Clothing

Selling clothing you no longer wear is a great way to earn some extra cash to help you reach your financial goals. In fact, resale clothing has grown to be a $16-billion-dollar industry! There’s no reason you can’t enjoy a little sliver of that pie, especially with more ways than ever to match your used […]

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