All Posts Tagged With: "budget"
Reconsider How You Bank: Tips for Making a Change
With the many new regulations being imposed on and by the large national banks, consumers need to keep up with the times in order to stay ahead financially. Banks used to compete for business by offering a large selection of free services. These services have become so common for banking customers few actually realize when [...]
Back-To-School Shopping Tips
Summer is in full swing and while the kids might not be thinking about heading back to school in a few weeks, parents should be preparing their back to school budget. During the best economic times this annual preparation for the start of the school season can be financially taxing. This year will undoubtedly be [...]
Planning A Wedding On A Budget
No one is immune to the changes in the economy, even future brides and grooms. With the average cost of a wedding exceeding $20,000 many couples are wondering if they can pull off their dream wedding without going broke. Luckily there has been a shift in consumer spending and more and more people are paying [...]
Eating Healthy On A Budget
Cutting costs at the grocery store is usually the first step to regain control of your spending and save some cash in your household budget. There was a time in history when the poor were thin while the rich got fat, but that is not the case today. Unfortunately when money is tight, finding a [...]
Throw A Great Kids’ Party On A Budget
A special day to celebrate the birth of your child, nothing should be more joyous. Unless of course you are like me and dread party planning in addition to the fact that parties, even for young children can get expensive….fast. How can you throw a great party that your child will remember fondly without breaking [...]
Stepping into Better Money Management
Managing money well is a challenge for a large percentage of the population. It doesn’t seem to matter if you make a small paycheck each week or if you gross millions of dollars annually – effective money management is not something most people know intuitively. Our schools rarely teach money management, and while most families [...]
Rising Fuel Prices Cause Travelers to Adjust Vacation Plans
With the average price per gallon for gasoline topping $4.00, despite last week’s oil price drops, recent surveys by AAA reveal that fuel is affecting summer travel plans. These newest statistics counter previous surveys released in May, further illustrating the increasing economic strains on a traveler’s wallet. Earlier this summer, it is reported by a [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...