Cheap Summer Vacations It is no secret that even without trying, it is possible to spend a ton of money on a summer vacation. There are so many things to consider that the costs just begin adding up. Don't panic! There are many ways to save money on warm-weather vacations when you want to get away with your honey.  Before planning what you want to do and where you want continue reading...

Fun Summer Activities If summer means having more time on your hands and less money in your wallet, you may be looking for cheaper ideas to keep busy. Let's face it, most of us can't afford to go on vacation for the entire summer, so coming up with a variety of activity ideas can help calm the anxiety and help you to really enjoy the time. Think cheap summer activities for continue reading...

How To Save On Summer Travel Summer means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but one of the biggest questions we all face is how to save on summer travel. Camping, vacation, road trip, the beach - you name it - they all provoke the same concerns. If you are heading out of town this summer, let's make sure you're fully equipped with some answers! Whether continue reading...

An Age-by-Age Guide For Teaching Children About Money Have you ever looked at your kids and wondered how you would one day teach them about money? Your child is never too big or too small to learn about finances, so actually, the time is now!  You should never be shy about teaching your child the basics in life and money is definitely one of them. They see you use cash continue reading...

Are Mobile Hotspots Worth It? Using the internet is a given these days. If we can't be "connected," we go a little batty. We expect to be able to be connected at all times, regardless of where we are. There was a time (not that long ago!) where we were using encyclopedias and actually asking friends for directions, but that has all changed.  That said, there are times continue reading...

Cute Date Ideas With Your Kids In Spring With busier and busier schedules these days, it is extremely important for parents to find time to spend with their kids. When there are no sporting activities, classes or work, plan a date night with your child or an afternoon out. It can be a fun way to try new things and visit places you've never been. With spring right around the continue reading...

How To Save On Wedding Flowers When planning for a wedding, you have to consider everything - and everything is quite a lot! The dress, the flowers, the entertainment - the list goes on and on. But there are ways to save.  Wedding flowers aren't cheap, but that doesn't mean that you can't save money. There are several great ways to reduce the cost of a bouquet, continue reading...

Tips For Reducing Your Utility Bills Utility bills are items that we all have to deal with, and they can be a huge chore to pay. Not to mention, the more people you have in your home, the higher they get. Though these bills may seem never ending, there are ways to pay less each month. These tips for reducing your utility bills are sure to save you hundreds every continue reading...

5 Budgeting Mistakes Young Adults Should Avoid Navigating the responsibilities of adulthood can be challenging for anyone, but particularly for those just starting to branch out on their own. All too often, young people dive into a life of independence and find themselves overwhelmed because there is so much they didn’t stop to consider. Budgeting and finances are very often continue reading...

How To Make Extra Money This Winter With all of the cold and snow upon us, you may not think of it, but winter is a great time to start working on making a little extra money. Winter tends to cost more - from buying outerwear to extra snacks - and let's not forget the recovery period from the holidays. The good news is that in this day and age, you can take advantage of the continue reading...