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 need to strike a balance between trying to choose a … 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, inexpensive ideas to make the world a better place. … 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 Credit Counseling found that 64 percent of Americans do not have even a $1,000 emergency … 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 like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your diet … Read More →
Prom Dress Shopping on a Frugal Budget
The following is a guest post from Carol: It’s only February and the prom dress talk has started in my house! So far I’ve only been through prom with my son, and that wasn’t really too bad. However, based on former homecomings and dances, I can see that my daughter’s prom is going to be … Read More →
