Saving Money Tips

Looking for new ways to save money? These are the best tricks and tips on how to save money. From no spend challenges to saving money on a tight budget, you'll find the best creative and easy ways to keep your hard-earned money here.

Quick & Easy Money Saving Wins

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Greenlight Debit Card for Kids Review (2023)

When I first heard about the Greenlight debit card, I was skeptical. Very, very skeptical. The idea of this app, and handing a kid a debit card, felt like the equivalent of giving them an entire cake and fork. (It can’t end well for either of you!) So, I decided to check out as many…

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Fun Playroom Ideas on a Budget that Kids will Love!

Looking for great playroom ideas on a budget? These tips will help you create a beautiful area for your kids to grow in a fun and organized playroom without spending too much. With some planning and shopping around, you can easily create a beautiful playroom on a budget. Do Kids Really Need a Playroom? Play…

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The Top 10 Reasons not to Lease a Car (and Buy Instead)

When my husband and I moved in together, he was leasing his vehicle. Needless to say, it was effortless to come up with more than 10 reasons not to lease a car after dealing with the aftermath of returning it. Having owned outright and tried a leased vehicle, we learned quickly how leasing could add…

Challenges to Boost Your Savings

10 simple rules for a no spend challenge

10 Simple Rules for a No Spend Challenge

Thanks to Tik Tok, plenty of folks have been turned on to trying a no spend challenge. I love it when social media helps people cut unnecessary spending and find new ways to save. If you’re not familiar with a no spend challenge, the key takeaway is to spend less money by cutting out unnecessary…

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