Monday Money Tip: Wait Before Buying

Monday Money Tip: Wait Before Buying

Today’s money tip is: Wait. Don’t make any impulse buys! Take some time to think about the purchase and do your research to make sure you are getting a good price. And even if it’s a great price, is it something you and your family really needs?...
My Binders and Planner

My Binders and Planner

It’s not easy to keep track of everything needed to run a home. That’s why I use binders and a planner to keep track of what I need to do, groceries to buy, errands to run, and more! I have 3 binders I use regularly: Recipes, Home Management, and Blogging....
Monday Money Tip: Wait Before Buying

Monday Money Tip – Do Your Research

  Do your RESEARCH! Follow some great personal finance and budgeting sites to learn new trends and stay well informed about ways to save money, invest, and budget. Here are my top 3 recommendations: Christian Personal Finance Good Financial Cents...
Monday Money Tip: Wait Before Buying

Monday Money Tip – 401K

It’s NEVER too early to start saving for retirement! Most employers have 401K options, many with a company match. The 401K contribution is taken directly out of your paycheck, so you don’t really miss it. Plus, on your check stub it is nice to see the...
Organizing with Tote Bags

Organizing with Tote Bags

Do you have several extra tote bags just hanging in the closet? I do. But recently I have been looking through a great book, AtoZ Storage Solutions by Donna Smallin, and found some great ways to organize your home with tote bags: Have a bag hanging by the door for...
Monday Money Tip: Wait Before Buying

Monday Money Tip – Separate Savings

  Is your paycheck direct-deposited? Can you choose more than one account? Then I suggest setting up a certain amount to go into a completely separate bank account for savings. This account needs to be one that you hardly ever access, because the funds in there...