Saving money can be difficult, especially in tough economic times, when making it to the end of the month out of debt feels like an accomplishment. Thankfully, plenty of apps are designed to help you save your hard-earned cash (or even earn a little extra). Keep reading if you want to learn how to save … Read more
Have you ever thought about living a more frugal lifestyle but feared it would mean becoming a cheapskate? The truth is, there are many ways to save money and still maintain your sense of style and personal values. From learning what to do with discounts when they arise, finding creative cost-cutting solutions for home decorations, … Read more
What is it like to feed a large family on a very tight budget? Here are some of my strategies. First, let me give you a bit of my background. I am the mama to four grown children, all born within two years of each other. I was a stay-at-home-mama in the late seventies and … Read more
Have you ever thought about living a more frugal lifestyle but feared it would mean becoming a cheapskate? The truth is, there are many ways to save money and still maintain your sense of style and personal values. From learning what to do with discounts when they arise, finding creative cost-cutting solutions for home decorations, … Read more
High inflation means higher food prices and making choices about which items are ‘must haves’ verses ‘nice to have’. This article from Wealth of Geeks goes into more detail. We are permitted to republish it here. Trips to the grocery store are making a challenging impact on families across the United States. Even just a … Read more
Nearly one in five families in the U.S. is considering a move in 2023. More than one in four have already moved or are considering moving before the end of 2022. Why? Affordability. Between inflation, rising interest rates, and the post-pandemic boom of remote work, for some, it simply doesn’t make sense to live in … Read more
This article on family outings was originally published on Wealth of Geeks, we were given permission to republish it here. Having fun has never been more expensive. A new study revealed that classic family outings – baseball games, movies, and theme parks – have become insurmountable costs. These pastimes passed on from generation to generation … Read more
Wealth of Geeks originally published this post on family budgeting apps. They gave us permission to republish the article here. Keeping your family’s finances stable this year can be challenging. Using a budgeting app is the ultimate hack to keep your family’s finances on track this year. There are a lot of budgeting apps on … Read more
It’s no secret that money plays a role in all of our lives daily, but not always in obvious ways. From the clothes you wear to the type of work you do, even down to the brand of dish soap you use, money guides countless decisions that shape our lives. The omnipresence of money sets … Read more
Americans are exhausted, and they have every right to be. Between the war in Ukraine and our divisive political climate, Americans are feeling the effects of consecutive years of distress. As the pandemic enters a new year, the latest problem plaguing regular people is simple: they can’t afford groceries. Grocery shopping, which used to be … Read more