Want to keep track of your credit score and monitor your credit reports? I have used Credit Karma for the past few years and realized I’ve never shared it with y’all. Using Credit Karma is completely free and I get an email alert anytime my score changes or anything at all changes on my credit […]
One of the best things about summer in the south: PEACHES! The local, ripe ones are so delicious on their own, but make this simple peach crisp recipe to take them up to the next level. Note: I’ve made this with a gluten-free baking blend and it worked very well (make sure you’re using a […]
Having a store credit card can truly pay off if you use them wisely and have cards that give the most rewards and benefits! If you pay them off every month, and never carry a balance there is no cost to have most store credit cards as they don’t charge annual fees. They also have […]
Sometimes making ends meet can only be done by adding more income. You can only save so much and have to eat…There are a number of ways that you can extra money from home! Here are some of my favorites. Companies Mentioned: VipKid Education First Fiverr UpWork ShutterStock Red Bubble ACX Audiobooks Task Rabbit Door […]
Even if you’re able to get to the grocery store, these days, many people are finding that using grocery delivery and pickup is a helpful alternative to browsing the aisles of the grocery store with their lists. Whether you’re trying one of these options for the first time, trying it again after a break, or […]
I’ve shared a few videos on buying and saving on fresh produce plus how to store produce in the freezer, so today let’s cover how to store fresh produce in the pantry. Canning is super easy but something that most folks feel belongs only in our grandparents era. Growing up my grandmother had a little […]
I’ve heard from a number of folks that over the last few weeks your grocery budgets have been thrown out the window. Everyone is eating so much more, the kids think they can snack all day, and on top of that the stores are barely running sales… One of the biggest ways to cut your […]
There are only so many things you can do when you’re stuck at home, but thinking about and making plans for your finances is one thing you can definitely do. You may already have a budget (if not, see how to make a budget) and have figured out how to cut your utilities, so another […]
Recently a Southern Savers reader posted the following question on our Facebook page: “How do you budget and save? Our bills are paid, but I want to cut back and start saving more. Can anyone share how they save or budget?” Of course, the whole point of Southern Savers revolves around this question, so I have […]
