The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Five Compelling Reasons to Live Frugally Living a frugal life is not always easy. It takes constant creativity and diligence. It takes a big heart, savvy thinking, and thick skin. It's a lot easier to spend money and not worry about the future...at least for a little…
The following is written by Robyn Adams of The Couponing Journey: Couponing 101: Getting Started Couponing the Right Way When I first started couponing in 2008, I was overwhelmed with the enormity of information, yet I was determined to chase every deal down and be the perfect couponer. I was left confused, frustrated, and spending…
The following guest post is from Annie at Sister Wisdom: 7 Productivity Hacks for Work-at-Home Moms Everybody wants to be more productive, right? But if you’re a work-at-home mom, productivity isn't just about setting priorities and maximizing your schedule. It's about streamlining priorities, keeping your business going while you also keep the household going, and…
There aren't many people who would argue against the benefits of creating a budget and making sure your budget is realistic. However, that's pretty much where the agreement ends. Ask a dozen different people how they budget, and you're likely to get a dozen different answers. From cash envelop budgets to zero-based budgets and from…
Losing your wallet -- or worse, having it stolen -- is stressful, not just because of the worry of identity theft but also because your left without your identification and methods of payment. One thing you can do to make it a little less stressful is keep a list of everything in your wallet, along…
It seems like at least once a week, I have to dig through my file cabinet or go in search of my wallet for an online purchase, to fill out a direct deposit form, or call my bank. While I know where to find all of the information I need for each of our accounts,…
By now, many of you have already done their online tax filing. You probably didn't need a checklist anyway because you're on top of things, so you didn't miss too much. But for the rest of us -- you know, those of us who put off doing our taxes because we know it's going to…
For many families, healthcare costs can add up over the course of a year and represent a fairly significant tax deduction. Depending on your health insurance co-pay it could take a big bite out of your budget. Keeping track of your healthcare costs may be beneficial at the end of the year when you do…