Budgeting, saving and getting the most from your hard-earned money is the name of the game.

How to Go Organic Without Wasting Money

How to Go Organic Without Wasting Money

Organic foods are all the rage, as consumers seek ways to lose weight, reduce the risk of disease and illness and eat healthier for more energy and vitality. But going organic means your grocery bill will be considerably higher, and you could find yourself shopping at specialty food stores if your local grocer doesn’t have [...]

Straight Talk Family Plan – Alternatives for Pricey Contract Wireless Plans?

By: Masayoshi Sekimura

No-contract carriers are becoming extremely popular as people are getting fed up with paying high wireless costs of the big contract carriers. MVNO’s (mobile virtual network operators) like StraightTalk, and others no contract carriers like Tracfone, Net10, Boost Mobile, Cricket and MetroPCS, offer much of the same quality of service since they use the same networks. Straight Talk [...]

The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

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Looking at the way the world is changing, the more technologically savvy you are, the better. Many people tend to take advantage of the older citizen because of their supposed lack of technical knowledge and when it comes to cell phones, this thinking is very commonplace. Many companies disguise “senior mobile plans” as cheap alternatives, [...]

How to Plan A Wedding on a (Small) Budget

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So you’ve finally met “Mr.Right” and you’re made the leap of faith and decided to get married. Like every bride-to-be, you want everything to be just perfect, but you also don’t want to break the bank to get it that way. We’ll cover some creative ideas about how to plan a wedding on a tight [...]

Give the Gift of a Holiday-Free Zone

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To Christmas or not to Christmas, that is the question… when you’re a business owner. The Christmas season can yield pay dirt — for some, it is the biggest sales opportunity of the year. For others, ignoring the holiday can reduce costs and stress. The decision to participate (or not) in the holiday season has [...]

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

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Studies show that Americans throw away half of all food that is purchased, at grocery stores and in restaurants. Eating the food purchased might be the best approach for eating healthy on a budget. Spending less starts with a great plan that will guide purchasing, preparation and storage choices. Last minute purchases will consume a [...]

3 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes

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Halloween costumes in most big-box stores are made of paper, plastic and string. They don’t fit well, last long or provide a child with much protection from the cold October weather. They are remarkably expensive, however, with prices running between $15 and $20 for most child-friendly options. These days, not everyone has $20 to spare, [...]

Budgeting With A Baby – Frugal Living With A Newborn

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Having a baby can be an expensive time, there are a lot of things you need to buy in preparation, and when the little one arrives there is an extra mouth to feed and clothe. However it doesn’t need to break the bank, and these tips will help keep costs down when you start your family.

Grants for Single Mothers

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Single mothers try every day to make the lives for their children the best they can. At times however, financial issues arise and the struggle begins to give everything to their children that they can, that can fall short of what they want to give. Currently there are several grants available for single mothers. These [...]

Best iPhone Apps for Budgeting

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The iPhone is what keeps a lot of us connected today. With its abilities, users keep up to date on news, sports, and entertainment, and have a myriad of enjoyment can come from the iPhone. One of the features that often get overlooked with the iPhone is budgeting apps. There are hundreds of apps in [...]

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