How much time do you spend grocery shopping every week? And how many things do you buy that aren't on your list? Personally, I like to get myself a treat as a reward for being grown up and going grocery shopping. It's usually in the form of a candy bar or chocolate milk because apparently, I'm still a little kid. The grocery stores in my town recently started offering grocery pickup. My little … [Read more...] about Easily Save Time and Money on Groceries
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The Website That Saved Me $600 on Car Insurance
When’s the last time you checked car insurance rates? Car Insurance is not usually something you think much about. You have it, you pay it, end of story. But how often do you take the time to compare insurance quotes to make sure you’re still getting a good deal? I know it’s not the most thrilling use of your time, but you could be missing out on huge savings. Reducing the cost of your insurance … [Read more...] about The Website That Saved Me $600 on Car Insurance
How to Easily and Automatically Save More Money Every Month
We all want to save money, but who has time to nitpick every expense every month. Everything seems necessary, that’s why you’re spending money on it! Instead, to make the biggest difference in your budget, find ways to reduce recurring expenses. Make one-time changes that will save you money forever! Subscriptions One of the biggest things we waste money on is subscriptions. Can you list all … [Read more...] about How to Easily and Automatically Save More Money Every Month
When You Overspend in Your Budget
This month was going to be different, you were determined for ONCE to stay on budget. And then you got a flat tire. And your jeans got a hole. And you forgot your Amazon Prime subscription was renewing this month. What do you do? Do you throw up your hands and give up? There’s a better way. What if I told you that you could adjust your budget throughout the month? GASP! But budgets are … [Read more...] about When You Overspend in Your Budget
Budgeting for Beginners with YNAB
Budgeting might as well be a 4-letter word, with the amount of love it gets. What could be more fun than sitting down every month and guilting yourself to not spend any money? That sounds like a blast! What if I told you that I actually like budgeting? No, I’m not crazy (well, not any more than normal), I just found a system that actually works and is *gasp* kind of fun! Let me introduce you … [Read more...] about Budgeting for Beginners with YNAB
How Organizing your Finances can Increase your Savings
Do you remember your mom teaching you wants vs. needs? I would bet it probably happened in a toy aisle somewhere. There may have been a repeat lesson in a clothing store a few years later. It seems like somewhere along the line as we became adults we forgot that lesson. Suddenly because it's our own money, we think those wants are actually needs. I think we could all use a refresher. We’re just … [Read more...] about How Organizing your Finances can Increase your Savings