A year ago my husband and I both signed up for a life insurance policy to be able to protect our family and assets should either of us ever pass on while our children are still young. I was really surprised at how inexpensive a term life policy…
Almost a full year ago we paid off the last of our student loans and began to build up our savings. Being debt free, other than our mortgage, gave us such a feeling of a weight being lifted off of us we didn’t even realize we had. But…
This year I will be turning 30 and getting “old”. As every year of my life passes, I realize more and more how quickly time goes by. In the past two years we have worked extremely hard as a family to work our way completely out of debt…
Coinstar is making it even easier to access your funds! They have partnered with PayPal to give you easy access to load, withdraw, or send money with your PayPal account right from the kiosk. Pair that with the ability to trade out your coins to cash whether you…
Imagine what you would do with an extra couple hundred dollars, at the end of every month. Would you take a vacation? Would you add to your savings, further planning for your retirement? It may not seem completely fathomable, but it is possible to save hundreds of dollars…
Last year as a family we were able to pay off all of our debts excluding our mortgage by living on a budget, working hard, and putting away every cent we could to pay off our car and student loans. During that time, we were making decent income…
Cell phones are such a lifeline now giving us a way to communicate, socialize, find directions on the go, multitask, find entertainment, and so much more. However, cell phone companies can bring a lot of limitations, surprisingly huge bills, and extensive contracts and rules. I have had a…
We all strive to find ways to incorporate healthy eating into our lifestyle. While we do so, it’s important to remember that each of us have our own spectrum on a healthy eating scale and can make our own progress towards better choices for ourselves and our families….
Can you believe it is already February? Now is a great time to reassess your personal goals you set for yourself and your family for 2013. How are you doing? Is it time to commit, once again, to those goals you set your sights on for this year?…
The 12 Days of Totsy is here! Our friends at Totsy are hosting their first-ever Twitter Scavenger Hunt, starting Tuesday December 11th. Use hashtag #12daysoftotsy to search for clues posted daily on Totsy’s Twitter account, for the next 12 days. Prize is valued at $1,000! Check out Totsy’s blog for more details and official rules or go to…
Are you searching for all the hot deals for your holiday shopping? Do you do most of your shopping online or at your local retailers? I have been using RetailMeNot.com for several years now and it is my go-to destination for finding online coupon codes whenever I go…
If you have little or no money in savings, you can benefit from budgeting your income to see why you are falling short. Failing to budget your money effectively can quickly lead to extensive debt. Take the initiative to live on a budget by gathering information on paying…