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…
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…
Times are tough. With the rate at which prices are skyrocketing, managing a budget is as easy as herding elephants running on a rampage. How to upgrade your wardrobe when you are budget-constrained? Before one month safely slides by, the next steamrolls right in with bills, grocery lists, and the never-ending list of supplies for your…
According to the American Payroll Association, 74% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck. If you are a single mother, your odds likely are higher. That means a majority of parents would struggle greatly if their paycheck was delayed or would not be able to take care of a large emergency expense leading them to…
Do you struggle to save money? You’re not alone. It can be difficult to save, especially if you feel like your income is stretched. If cutting back on your everyday spending is difficult, why not look at ways you can cut back at home? Making some changes to your typical habits could save you a…
Does your 12-year-old have a burgeoning desire to become a veterinarian? Do you have a four-year-old who wants to “build big things?” My kids are six and three. They’re already set on becoming a ballet teacher and a tractor driver (yes, a tractor driver!) and like many parents, I’ve taken a stab at saving for…
If you and your spouse decide that it's time for your family to be a little more frugal, it's a good idea to get the kids on board. After all, it's difficult to reach your savings goals when you're constantly trying to explain to your kids why you can't afford to go to the movies…
I've shared our philosophy about chores and allowance in the past, but I thought I would revisit the topic now that I'm the mom of three -- soon to be four! -- elementary-age kids and not a whole slew of preschoolers. For us, chores and allowance offer opportunities to teach the girls about responsibility, team…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Do you suffer from shiny object syndrome? Do you start one project only to flit to the next? Get sidetracked by some great new thing (shiny object)? All of those little distractions can cost you money. While daydreaming, you get into a fender bender with your…
I've gotten quite a few requests for a budget printable since I first created the Life Your Way printables more than 3 years ago, and I kept putting it off because I just wasn't sure how to make one that would work for everybody. However, last week I got two requests from readers within hours…