I love any occasion that calls for food, family, friends, and fireworks, so the Fourth of July is pretty high up on my list of favorite holidays.
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100 Ways to Save
In honor of my 100th budgeting blog post, I wanted to share 50 quick tips for saving or making a little extra cash.
What Are You Saving For?
One of the only confusing things about saving money is figuring out what in the world you actually need to save for. How do you know how much money you need and what do you do with it?
What Should I Do With Unallocated Money?
I make a real effort to stick to my budget pretty strictly every month, but I must say, I’ve been absolutely BY THE BOOKS these past few months! I’ve added in even more allocations to help me better direct my spending, and I’ve cut back on unnecessary expenses. By doing this, I was able to completely pay off my small outstanding credit card bill AND put extra money into savings!
Budgeting For The Beach: Can You Afford A Vacation?
Budgeting is the perfect way to keep track of where your money goes every month, but it’s also a great tool for planning and saving! Not only can you monitor mandatory monthly expenses, but your budget will allow you to easily see how much is left over for the fun stuff.
Being Frugal Isn’t A Bad Thing: 10 Ways to Save More
Some people associate being frugal with being “cheap” – penny-pinchers that miss out on everything else because they’re not willing to spend an extra buck. That’s not true at all!
The 30-Day Spending Hiatus
Ready for a new challenge? Check out the 30-Day Spending Hiatus to buff up your budget and get your money back on track!
Savings Challenge Check-In: The Final Report
If you’ve been following along, you might remember that I started a year-long Savings Challenge last March (you can catch up here, here, and here). The end is in sight, and I wanted to share one final update with you!
Are You Wasting Your Money?
We all try our best to be aware of our spending, but sometimes sneaky little things can slowly start to drain your bank account.
