Traveling abroad might seem like a far off dream if your on a tight budget, but don’t be so quick to take the idea off the table completely. Traveling to a different country will certainly cost you more than taking a trip to another state, it can be a life-changing experience that doesn’t have to completely blow your finances. Use … Read more
budgeting: Tips and Tricks
The Danger of High Child Care Costs
CNN Money recently ran a piece on the cost of child care, and the effect those costs are having on families. According to the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies, the cost of putting two children into full time daycare or afterschool child care now surpasses the median annual rent cost in all 50 states. If this … Read more
Budgeting Tricks and Treats
Managing your personal finances should not include a scream right out of a Halloween horror movie. If bills, receipts and mail seem to pile up, and you are not sure how much money you have in your checking and savings accounts, you could probably use some budgeting advice. Take a look at these budgeting tricks and treats, and keep the … Read more
Back to School on a Budget
As the lazy, sun-soaked days of summer give way to autumn, preparation begins for another year of school. In our ever-costly world, even getting ready to learn comes with a price tag. The financial crisis of recent years has taken a toll on many of us. The need to make sound financial decisions, even on items like pencils and notebook … Read more