This week’s Monday Money Tip is to teach your children to manage money wisely. This post on Money Saving Mom has some great suggestions for doing just that. How do you teach your kids to manage money?
It’s a great idea to have in writing a clear view of your financial goals. How much do you want to have in savings? Do you have a debt that needs paid off? Is there a large item you want to save for, such as paying cash for a new car or a down payment on a...
A great way to plan ahead and save money is to do some freezer cooking. This is especially helpful on those busy days that you’re too exhausted to figure out dinner. I’ve posted several freezer meal ideas here including: Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole,...
Today I’m going to suggest setting up auto bill pay with your bank account or debit card. I find that this works best for bills such as utilities and car insurance. Also, it works well for anything that tends to be “Out of sight, out of mind.” Just...
Well, I finally did it. I cancelled our cable! I just couldn’t stand how expensive it has gotten to watch TV! However, that doesn’t mean I’m not going to be able to watch some great shows & movies. I’ve started off with a free trial of...
This is a super easy way to earn a few extra dollars a month. Just by using my debit card (and running as credit) to buy groceries and pay a few bills, I usually earn an extra $5 or so a month. Granted, that’s not much – but since I was going to use it...
