Articles related to saving money. Whether you are putting money away for a rainy day or trying to save a bit when shopping, these articles cover our advice and tips.
Here are a few down-and-dirty, quick and easy things you can do right now to cut down on some of your bills. Bundle your services. Start with the phone, internet, and cable provider if you have them. Typically they offer bundling packages. It’s probably cheaper if you bundle. Ask them if they are also running
This past year marked our nine year anniversary of using DIRECTV for our TV service. This relationship has lasted a lot longer than I ever thought it would. However, that doesn’t go without saying that the relationship hasn’t had its bumps and bruises. Like any human relationship, it’s about give and take, and our experience
For many of us, pets are dear family members. Thanks to the advances in veterinary medicine, there is nearly no limit to what you can do for your sick or injured pet. Whether it’s a kidney transplant, radiation therapy, or even outfitting carbon fiber for prosthetic limbs, almost anything can be done. However, veterinary costs
We are in a period of uncertainty and fear. Many of us are going through changes to how we live and work. Some changes are relatively minor like not being able to dine out, while other people are struggling to balance childcare and work, and others are experiencing the pain of job loss. Whatever your
We are 2 months into 2020 and by now you may have given up on some of your New Years Resolutions. However, this year is going to be different! This next year has to be different! We can’t continue on the same trajectory we are on! Do you need to take that final step to
I racked up a miserable amount of credit card debt in college. Don’t get me wrong – I’m thankful I had access to credit cards so I never had to say no to fun or friends during college due to my financial situation. And, I have many great irreplaceable memories show for it. But, when
Fred Frost was watching an episode of ABC’s World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer in 2014 when he learned about a company that would eventually save him thousands of dollars a year. The service – BillCutterz– negotiates lower bills on your behalf. Since that pivotal moment five years ago, Frost estimates that he has saved
We’ve written before about using customer loyalty to your advantage to score savings on services like Netflix and DIRECTV. Service companies like these will frequently give long-term customers a discount to retain their business. Many retailers and restaurants also offer rewards programs for repeat business. These tend to be programs you sign up for upfront,
After encountering some health issues, my wife joined a Planet Fitness gym several years ago to help improve her condition. And although I detest going to the gym with almost every fiber in my being, I was encouraged by her enthusiasm and soon joined her on different occasions. The gym had an inviting and nonthreatening
If you are a family that is choosing to have your wife stay at home in order to care for your house and/or your children, often it feels like you may have made the wrong decision. Shouldn’t “the lady of the house” be working and bringing in income as well? After all, that’s what many
