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The Best Cheap Christmas Gifts Everyone Will Love
Giving cheap Christmas gifts doesn’t mean buying ugly, junky presents. (Unless you’re into that sort of thing.) It just takes a bit of creativity to find cheap Christmas gifts under $10 that fit into your budget and the gift receiver will love. With some budgeting and planning, you can easily stick within your budget and…
Read More75 (Mostly) Free, Fun, and Cheap Things to Do with Kids
Whether it’s summer break or just an average weekend, we’re always looking for the best free things to do with kids. There’s just not always a lot of room in the budget to squeeze out a lot for activities. We all know kids can be crazy expensive, thanks to daycare, clothes, and all their favorite…
Read More50+ Fun and Cheap Date Ideas to Fit Your Budget
Date nights can be a great way to reconnect with your partner when overwhelmed with all the tasks of daily life. It can also be a not-so-great way to reconnect with your wallet or credit card once you pay the babysitter, eat a fancy dinner, and catch a show. Choosing cheap date ideas over expensive…
Read MoreHow to Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points Overnight
Many people wonder if it’s possible to raise your credit score 100 points overnight. The short answer is no – but you can take steps today to help you boost your credit score quickly (just not that quick!). Whether you like it or not, your credit score affects your daily life. Everything from getting approved…
Read More27 At Home Date Night Ideas that are Frugal & Fun
Whether you and your partner are looking for some good at home date night ideas because you’re saying “I’m broke” too often or you are still avoiding going out to public places and are opting to hang out at home together, I can help! I’ve come up with a bunch of great at home date…
Read MoreThe Best Cheap Grocery List Items (& Healthy Too!)
For those of you on a tight budget, grocery shopping and meal planning might be a little on the stressful side. In fact, the grocery budget category is often the one that most people struggle with, myself included. It’s so incredibly easy to overspend at the grocery store. And, grocery stores know this. Why do…
Read MoreThe 9 Best Financial Books for Beginners
From Suze Orman to Dave Ramsey – and every finance guru in between – everyone claims to have the best financial books for beginners. But how do you find the one that fits your personal finance approach? Whether you love him or loathe him, Dave Ramsey is one of the most talked about financial advisor…
Read MorePassive Income vs Active Income: What’s the Difference?
As we got serious about paying off our debt and budgeting, we also decided it was time to look into passive income vs active income. There’s always overtime at work or picking up side gigs, but as the kids (and I) get older, the less I want to work 60+ hours a week. Call me…
Read MoreWhat are the 4 C’s of Credit for Getting a Mortgage?
Are you considering getting a house, car, or personal loan this year (or in the next 2 – 3)? If so, you’re going to need to know about the 4 c’s of credit. No, they’re not horsemen bringing the apocalypse or the top cuss words your kids will spout out in front of their kindergarten…
Read MoreDelicious Dirt Cheap Meals for When You’re Broke
When it comes to budgeting, one of the easiest places to overspend is the food category. Finding dirt cheap meals is a great way to help balance your spending and live more frugally. We’re so busy running from work to picking up kids to extracurricular activities, it’s important to find the easiest and cheapest dinner…
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