As you think through getting your budget and finances in order, many people realize their biggest expense is child care. I can totally see the frustration of child care not even being on most financial gurus’ budget sheets. However, even in this important category, there are some ways to reduce costs and even find tax […]
While we are all thinking of new years resolutions and goals, here are a few easy financial resolutions you can make. It would be great to do all 8, but just one will make quite an impact on your bank account and finances. 1. Pay off debt. If you are carrying credit card or other consumer […]
A cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple. Your grandma had one, her grandma had one, and, if you take care of it properly, your good cast iron skillet can last for years. To get this to happen, you’ll need to know how to clean your pan. Not only will it last a long time, […]
If you have a high deductible health insurance plan (one that you don’t pay a co-pay to see the doctor but pay for everything until you’ve met your deductible) then you NEED to have a Health Saving Account (HSA) with it! I just saw today that Fidelity, one of the leading investment firms, now has Fee-Free […]
Over the last several years, we have watched numerous friends and family members deal with unexpected death. Something that has stood out to me in the midst of them grieving is that one added burden can be dealing with all of the paperwork and financial issues, especially if the information needed to address this is […]
Looking for a low cost and fun gift for Mother’s Day? How about making mom a gift basket? This means you can pick a few things you know that Mom likes and create a larger gift to suit her personality! I made what I think would be a pretty awesome gift and spent $16 total […]
This summer our goal is to install a fire pit at our house. The process is pretty simple and you can have a new fire pit by the end of the weekend! Sure, there’s some heavy lifting involved, but at least you’ll fit a workout in. I went on a hunt for easy tutorials and […]
Growing your own vegetables can be super rewarding and possibly even save you some money. But if you are living in a house with a tiny backyard you may think that this isn’t possible. Don’t use your lack of space as an excuse! You can grow so many vegetable plants in simple raised beds, even […]
If you are wanting to cut your budget this year one of the biggest monthly bills you can cut is your cell phone bill. Now that most carriers have dropped monthly contracts, you shouldn’t feel tied or loyal to the big guy anymore and should look into providers that give great service (many times exactly […]
