Budgeting

Budgeting for Christmas – Tips to Start Now

Budgeting for Christmas, especially when money is tight or you’re in debt, can be stressful. However, it’s more difficult if you wait until November or December to start preparing for the holidays. I know because I’ve been there. Trying to come up with the cash to get that perfect present definitely takes some of the […]

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Low Budget Wedding Venues

Wedding venue ideas

Wedding planning on a budget is so exciting, but can be super stressful! Sticking to your plan and keeping costs down means doing a lot of research and taking on much, if not all, of the planning yourself. As a budget bride, you still want the most beautiful day, just at a price that you

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6 Easy Ways to Save Money Over the Holidays

Ways to save over the holidays

*This post contains a Swagbucks referral link. Please see disclosure for more details* If you celebrate, then it comes as no surprise that the holiday season can be expensive. Between buying presents, hosting and attending holiday get-togethers, and enjoying seasonal activities, it can be all too easy to overspend. Statistics from the National Retail Federation

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How to Grow Your Savings

Build savings

Are you ready to grow your savings, but you aren’t sure how to go about it? Growing our savings has been a big financial priority for us in the last few years. By focusing on saving money, we were able to reach our biggest short-term goal of becoming homeowners. We saved up diligently for a

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