Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite things to do in the St. Cloud, MN area. If you don't live in Minnesota, you might find your city below. Click on the link to see favorite things to do in your city! Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: [Read More...]
Staycation: Enjoying St. Cloud, MN on a Budget
There's no need to spend lots of money to have a great vacation in your home town! If you live in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area, here are a few budget friendly things to do on your stay cation. Please leave a comment if there are any I haven't [Read More...]
What is Extreme Couponing?
If you watch any television at all, you have probably seen one of the many shows (or at lease a commercial about them) dedicated to what has become known as "extreme couponing." If you have actually watched any of these shows, you probably have a [Read More...]
Secret Savings: Shop Seasonal and Calendar-Specific Sales
Coming across a great sale or finding discounted items on clearance has always been a dependable way to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. But here's a little secret: if you schedule your purchases according to a retailer's calendar [Read More...]
Starting a Home Business on a Shoestring Budget
With the job market being scarce, many people are trying to find a way to start a small business on a shoestring budget to supplement their income. If done properly, it can indeed be a viable option for making more money. First and foremost, you [Read More...]
5 Ways to Make a Difference on the Cheap
We all want to do good and help others, but when money and time are in short supply, one's potential to make a difference can seem pretty limited. If your family is pinching pennies and your free time is limited, take a look at these simple, [Read More...]
Simple Ways to Build an Emergency Fund
Whether it's a failed transmission in your car, or a root canal your dental insurance doesn't fully cover, emergency financial situations are a fact of life. Yet most people are completely unprepared. A 2011 survey by the National Foundation for [Read More...]
5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Many people say they can't afford to eat healthy; but while groceries can be expensive, health care costs are even worse. The average American spends nearly $7,500 a year on health care alone, and most of those costs come from preventable illnesses [Read More...]
