by Clint Proctor | Jan 7, 2019 | Saving Money
Having a hard time getting your budget to work? Are you finding that each month you exceed your budget? Budgeting problems is the number one concern of my readers, so you’re not alone. You’ve probably tried different ways to track your budget, from paper...
by Clint Proctor | Jan 3, 2019 | Saving Money
Founded in the 90s, Craigslist was one of the earliest companies to bring classified ads online. Because of Craigslist, people for the first time could get the kinds of deals they’d find at garage sales without the hassle of having to spend their Saturdays...
by Clint Proctor | Dec 28, 2018 | Saving Money
Gift cards are great birthday and holiday gift choices. What makes them so great is that they seem to strike the perfect control balance. On one hand, when you are given a gift card you have the freedom to buy whatever you want at a particular store or restaurant....
by Laurie | Dec 22, 2018 | Saving Money
If you’re like most people during the holidays, you’re frantic to have all of your gifts and packages arrive on time. And if you’re like most people, you also wait until the last minute before dropping them off at the post office. It’s...
by Cents and Order | Dec 20, 2018 | Saving Money
Do you ever have trouble figuring out how to organize a small entry closet? If you’re like me, the answer is a resounding YES! The front closet can quickly overflow with coats, shoes and other catch-all stuff. Add in season changes and winter accessories like...
by Cents and Order | Dec 19, 2018 | Saving Money
Figuring out the best debt repayment method can daunting. When you have credit cards, medical bills, student loans, car loans, and a mortgage, how do come up with a plan to payoff your debt? What should be paid off first and what should wait? When you have several...
by Cents and Order | Dec 18, 2018 | Saving Money
Do you feel like you’re never going to pay off your debt? No matter how hard you try, it seems like the balance never gets smaller? About two years ago, just my credit card debt totaled over $16,000! Even though I was paying more than the minimums, the total...
by Cents and Order | Dec 17, 2018 | Saving Money
Budgets are incredibly useful, but it’s important to remember that while they look great on paper, they don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes things remain in our control: you have to exercise rigorous discipline to buy only the essentials at the...
by Cents and Order | Dec 11, 2018 | Saving Money
Looking for lunch ideas to bring to work? A great way to save money is to bring your lunch and avoid eating out. You may not even realize how much you’re spending on lunch–just one lunch out (even fast food) probably runs you between $5 and $10. If you are...
by Claire Tak | Dec 6, 2018 | Saving Money
Free apps are great, but for specific lifestyle, work, or productivity apps, you often have to pay. If you’re like me, you’re averse to paying for apps on your phone. Perhaps we’re spoiled by the fact that there are plenty of apps offered for...
