Thrifty Tips
How to Dodge Costly Money-Saving Mistakes
In an economic environment where every penny counts, missteps in saving strategies can lead to financial setbacks rather than gains. Wide Spectrum of Saving Strategies The quest to save money encompasses a wide spectrum of decisions, from everyday purchases to major...
Emergency Fund – How to Start from Nothing
How much do you have in your emergency fund? $100? $500? Or are you reading this thinking "Emergency fund? Yeah right!" Finding ways to create a savings account shouldn't be overwhelming. I've got some tips and tricks to putting a little bit of cash aside so you can...
2024’s High-Paying Jobs: What They Are and How to Get Them
As we step into 2024, the career landscape is evolving rapidly, presenting new and exciting opportunities for those aiming to maximize their earning potential. Whether you're a student planning your future or a professional looking to pivot, this guide will provide...
Avoid These 15 Money Missteps to Fast-Track Your Finances
Living paycheck to paycheck isn't ideal, yet that doesn't stop 62% of Americans from living in that matter. If you constantly feel you can't keep your head above water financially, it's time to look in the mirror. All people living paycheck to paycheck are guilty of...
The 15 Retirement Mistakes That Could Jeopardize Your Security
The word retirement can excite pure bliss or financial dread. Are you ready to enjoy a peaceful life, basking in all you have accomplished, or are you worried about the money you have saved? A lot of retirees are not ready financially for the change, but luckily,...
Where to Find Careers with Soaring Paychecks
As we step into a new year, many are contemplating career changes, seeking opportunities that not only fulfill their passions but also offer financial stability. In 2023 several jobs witnessed significant salary hikes making them a game-changer for job seekers....
12 Budget-Friendly Meals for Feeding a Crowd of Hungry Mouths
What is it like to feed a large family on a very tight budget? Here are some of my strategies. First, let me give you a bit of my background. I am the mama to four grown children, all born within two years of each other. I was a stay-at-home-mama in the late seventies...
Earning Solo: Financial Planning for Single Parents
Having enough money, even as a single person with no kids, is hard enough as it is in this economy. But when you're the single parent of a child - or perhaps even more - that becomes an incredible challenge, one that many single parents find difficult to overcome. And...
Play and Learn: Using Online Financial Games to Teach Kids About Money
As a parent, teaching your kids about money is crucial for their future financial success. However, it can be a challenge to make financial literacy engaging for kids. That's where online financial games come in! Let’s face it - kids are on screens pretty much...
Kitchen Scrap Gardening
Kitchen scrap gardening is a must for those looking to live frugal. As the world gets more expensive and things gets more processed, it's an act of radical rebellion to grow your own food. Anything that makes your grocery bill smaller while helping to plump up your...