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The 65+ Best Tips for Family Travel on a Budget
Family travel on a budget is possible, and these cheap travel tips will help you stretch your money while creating new memories. It’s estimated that 83% of Americans traveled last summer. At an average cost of $1558 per person for one week, that’s a whole lot of dough. Traveling with family can add up quickly, making…
How to Chalk Paint a Dresser for a Cheap Makeover
Want to spruce up your house while on a tight budget? Buying new furniture and decor might be out of the question, but you can always repurpose what you have to save money. That’s why I love this chalk paint dresser tutorial. It’s taking what we already have – or have gotten cheap – and…
Mirror Painting Ideas: Easy DIY on a Budget
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to update small spaces like a bathroom is with paint. You can paint the walls, sure, but why not paint mirror frames, fixtures, lights, towel holders, wall decor, and even doorknobs? These mirror painting ideas will help you refresh your room without breaking your budget. What’s “in” can…
Ways to Stretch Your Budget
The Beginner’s Guide to Dave Ramsey Sinking Funds
As you’ve started diving into sorting out your finances, you’ve probably heard that you need a starter emergency fund of $1,000. You may have also heard some talk about Dave Ramsey sinking funds and categories as well. But what exactly is the difference between an emergency fund and a Dave Ramsey sinking funds? And why…
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