How to Spend Less and Save More You work hard to earn your money, so why do you simply toss it away? Most people are creatures of habit. They develop unhealthy patterns of spending that ultimately cost them their livelihood. On a positive note, it’s never too late to change directions and make the practice…
The following post is from Linsey of Wise Bread.com, Lille Punkin' and The Freelance Farmer: Traveling with Tykes: 5 Money-Saving Strategies Money-Saving Strategies My life as a freelancer has me scheduled to take no less than five trips for business this year, leaving me with an empty hole during the days I have to leave my small…
Tips to Secure Your Home Burglaries happen on a regular basis, and it is not a comfortable feeling to enter one’s home after a night out and to see that all of the cupboards have been opened and that some items are missing. Unless you have a security system, this isn’t an unlikely scenario. This…
Being a work-from-home mom has its advantages. You have an easier time being there for your family while also earning a living. From the outside looking in, this seems like the ideal lifestyle. In reality, however, things are a bit more complex. Many women who operate a home-based business will tell you that the lines…
Three Useful Tips The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting pretty much all of us at this point. During this period of self-isolation, we’re going to be spending a lot more time than usual at home. So it’s imperative that we make it the most calming, relaxing, and productive environment as humanely possible, benefitting our physical and…
The value of having older workers in the workplace is something that can't be denied. The number of workers over 65-years-of-age has grown in recent years and continues to grow. They have fewer accidents and bring experience to the table that younger workers don't possess because they're so young. In today's world, we have everything from the locker package room in…
As a working parent, you have to make important financial decisions for your family, but sometimes, it's hard to figure out what those decisions should be. The following are examples of some important decisions you need to make. Create a Household Budget The first thing you should do is figure out a budget for your…
Saving money is something everyone should be doing regularly. Even if you don’t make a lot, tucking away some of it each time you are paid will make your life easier. Part of your savings plan is finding the right savings account for your family and add it to the budget. According to studies, millions of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of people being ordered to isolate themselves at home. While the exceptions for staying put includes going to the supermarket, panic-induced stockpiling has led to many grocery stores running out of certain foods and common household products. Simply put, households across the country are under pressure to get…
As you know, having a child is a life-changing moment and decision. You went from being responsible for yourself to being responsible for a whole other human being! Being a parent brings about so many changes to your daily life too. When you were used to getting eight hours of sleep, it might be reduced…