The 52-Week Savings Plan Are you looking for an easy way to increase your savings, one dollar at a time? By following this 52-week savings plan, you'll start by saving just a dollar each week. Each week, you'll add another dollar, incrementally, … [Read more...]
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Ways to Cut Monthly Expenses
If you've been following our Forget the Joneses series, by now you should have computed how much money you’ll need to retire, to pay off debt, and build your emergency fund. For some of you, there isn’t enough cash to make it happen. Others may … [Read more...]
Financial Success Checklist
Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when. Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]
20+ Ways to Reuse Old Milk Jugs
How many gallons of milk does you family drink in a week? A month? Before you throw away your next empty gallon jug, consider washing it really well and finding another use for it. Here are some ideas: Ways to Reuse Old Milk Jugs: Practical … [Read more...]