Lesson Applied: Lower Prices Usually Return
Last year, my dad opened my eyes to a pretty simple theory about prices, and that a lower price will typically return. Learning The Lesson I learned the lesson last year when we were computer shopping....
View ArticleStockpiling Works For Us (At Least For Now)
One of my long time favorite bloggers, Funny About Money, is contemplating something that you rarely hear about: Quitting Costco. She’s finding that, for her, not going to Costco is actually saving...
View ArticleFix Financial Hiccoughs In The New Year
More than just your waistline could be hurting after a very merry holiday. The season has a way of getting out of control despite your best efforts. Between travelling, handing out presents, and all of...
View ArticleFree Cash: Why We Use Cash Back Credit Cards
We use cash back credit cards for just about every purchase that we possibly can. Why? The answer is simple, because we earn free cash and it adds up to a good amount. Below is how much cash we’ve...
View Article10 Short Term Money Goals That Are Easy
We all know we can do a better job at saving money, right? I know I do! Sometimes figuring out where to start is a bigger obstacle than actually making the changes. If you can relate to that, then...
View ArticleDo You Believe These Money Myths?
There are a lot of different things you’ll read when it comes to your money. The personal finance world has lots of people with many opinions. I’m one of them! But with so much out there, it can...
View ArticleWhy Writing Checks Is Inevitable
I remember back when I first went out on my own. You wrote a check for every bill. Gas. Rent. Car payments. Cell phone bills. Credit card payments. It was the only way to do business. Now we use...
View ArticleThe One Way Our Christmas Budget Fails
We have most areas of our Christmas budget down to a science. Saving is pretty easy. We estimate our spending, divide by twelve, and set aside an equal amount each month. That works out great....
View ArticleWhy We’re Spending $2,540 On Gift Cards In A Single Week
Over the past week, we have spent $2,540 on gift cards. You might think I’m crazy. I’m not. Maybe we’re going nuts for Christmas this year? Nope. We’re actually cutting back. So then why are we...
View ArticleWhat Are You Doing With Your 2017 Tax Refund?
We are lucky enough to already have our taxes done and filed. I anticipated that we would get a refund (which we’re OK with). Now the idea is how are we going to apply our 2017 tax refund. Goals Our...
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