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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Can you return gift cards?

Have you received a gift card and don’t know what to do with it? If you’re wondering, “Can you return gift cards?”, it depends on the store. Unfortunately, most retail stores have strict policies regarding gift cards and store credit. But don’t worry! There are still some options for getting rid of unwanted gift cards…

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Financial Literacy for Kids: Lesson Ideas by Age Group

Being a parent means having a lot of complicated conversations, from religious beliefs to money and everything in between. Thankfully, there are some excellent resources for financial literacy for kids to help keep things age-appropriate and easy to understand. What is basic financial literacy? Basic financial literacy is the understanding of various economic ideas. The basics of…

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Grocery on a Budget: Easily Cut Your Bill by Half

We’d been struggling with keeping our grocery on a budget for the past…well, since we started budgeting. So I sat down to make a game plan that I know you can probably use as well. Staying on track with your food budget starts with finding cheaper options and easier ones that you’ll be able to use…

Challenges to Boost Your Savings

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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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