Thrifty Tips
How to Naturally Keep Slugs Away From Your Garden
We recently moved to a new house and I was so excited to set up a new garden area...only to find that slugs were taking over! There's nothing more frustrating than spending time and money to grow a garden only for it to be destroyed by slugs. Slugs may seem harmless,...
5 Tips for Avoiding Home Foreclosure
Is your home on the verge of foreclosure? Don’t give up yet. There are steps you can take to help you avoid foreclosure. As scary as it may seem, just because you’re afraid you may be headed in that direction doesn’t mean you’re doomed. In fact, there are actually a...
How Smart Irrigation Can Save You Water & Money
How Smart Irrigation Can Save You Water & Money Keeping your lawn looking lush and green is highly achievable and manageable. With this, it is essential to incorporate proper watering into your lawn care routine. However, it can also be a significant source of...
5 Ways to Save Money on Car Repairs
We all know that car repairs can be expensive. Whether it's something major like an engine repair or something minor like a flat tire, car repairs can take a serious toll on our wallets. But what if I told you there are ways to save money on car repairs? Here are 5...
How To Save $2,500 For Summer Vacation
Do you look through your window past the dreary grey winter sky and dream of a sandy beach and soothing sunshine? Do you prefer the May flowers to the April showers? Summer vacation is probably the best cure for what ails you, but we all know they can be pretty...
5 Important Financial Tips For First-Time Homebuyers
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting time, but it's not without its stresses. Finding a home, working with a realtor, and securing a loan can all be extremely difficult but ultimately rewarding when you finally get the keys to your own place. But before...
How to Start Your Money Saving Plan
Saving money is a difficult prospect, even in the most stable of times. During the pandemic - or any time of social unrest - saving money and thinking about the future can seem irrelevant or hopeless. Focusing on the future, however, can be a huge boost to your mental...
How to Save on School Supplies
The dreaded rush to get the kids prepped for back-to-school time is upon us. New clothes, new backpacks, new pencils - new, new, new. It all costs money and you might end up in an argument or two before the end of it. Serious question - is wine an acceptable addition...
Cook at Home to Save Money
Cooking is one of the most important skills for literally every single person to learn. The days of hoping you marry someone who can cook are over; even if you do, there will be periods of your life where you’ll need to cook for yourself. Please note this is a...
Healthcare Options When You’re Low Income
Healthcare and medical supplies for the most economically vulnerable often represent one part of a difficult choice. Choosing between critical medicines and eating, for instance, requires sacrifices that nobody should have to make. There are resources out there for...