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As kids graduate from high school and prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives, many parents face a similar conundrum: How in the world are we going to pay for college? Whether you have one child or several, the costs of college are simply daunting. With college costs rising approximately 7% each year, you could be out half a million dollars by the time you pay for a few kids to get
I love going to the movies. It's not even the idea of seeing the latest blockbuster that I enjoy so much - it's the two hours of mindless entertainment paired with a tub of buttery popcorn and a diet soda. It's pretty much heaven for a mom of two like me. What I'm not in love with, however, is the cost. Every year, box office prices go up, and the price of snacks and beverages is absolutely
Recent Articles in Spending and Saving
How to Get More Financial Aid for CollegeMay 14, 2012
As kids graduate from high school and prepare to move on to the next phase of their lives, many parents face a similar conundrum: How in the world are we going to pay for
10 Easy Ways to Trim Your Entertainment BudgetMay 11, 2012
Whether it's going to the movies or checking out a new restaurant, I'm always looking for an excuse to get out of the house and explore the town. However, if I don't keep my
15 Ways to Save on Movie Theater Ticket Prices & ConcessionsMay 9, 2012
I love going to the movies. It's not even the idea of seeing the latest blockbuster that I enjoy so much - it's the two hours of mindless entertainment paired with a tub of buttery
8 Ways to Save Money on Cheap Kids’ ClothesMay 8, 2012
With one boy and one girl, I don't have the luxury of using hand-me-down clothes for my children. When my youngest grows out of his jeans, I have to hit the store because he simply
How Much Rent Can I Afford? – Calculating Monthly Rent PaymentsApril 27, 2012
If you're looking for an apartment for rent, you need to first figure out how much rent you can afford per month. Of course, you'll be limited by your income, and property managers
How to Save on Natural Foods, Holistic Health Products & RemediesApril 27, 2012
You don't have to be a money-saving expert to live a healthy life, even in this economy. When finances are tight, we often scrimp on health-related expenses. After all, who has the
How to Choose a Daily Money Manager for Your FinancesApril 26, 2012
Handling bills, deposits, and payments is a daunting task for most of us, but consider how much more challenging it becomes as we enter our later years. The elderly are more
6 Ways to Lower the Cost of Owning a SmartphoneApril 25, 2012
I upgraded to an iPhone a little more than a year ago - I ditched my ancient flip-phone and couldn't believe the difference. Now you'd be hard-pressed to find me without my iPhone
Where to Buy Cheap Books and Save MoneyApril 24, 2012
I'm always getting in trouble at home because my book collection has slowly outgrown its designated bookshelf, and now also resides in my office, beside my bed, and tucked away in
5 Money Saving Tips for Families & Households on a BudgetApril 13, 2012
When you and your spouse decide that you need to tighten the purse strings and start socking away money, how do you do it? Chances are, you rearrange your deposits so more cash
Reviews in Spending and Saving
“The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke” by Suze Orman – Book ReviewApril 29, 2012
Before becoming a world-renowned financial guru and television personality, Suze Orman was a broke waitress. Her story is one of success, and in recent years she has listened to
“Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely – Book ReviewFebruary 16, 2012
Traditional economics assume that human beings are rational and will make the best choice available to them after carefully considering all of their options. Theoretically,
ReadyForZero Review – Get Out of Debt Faster, On Your OwnJanuary 17, 2012
Far too many people are under the mistaken notion that credit card debt is a simple fact of life. I was under this impression for many years until I finally decided to do something
SaveUp Review – Earn Prizes for Saving Money & Reducing DebtJanuary 5, 2012
Although you can generate some extra income by using cash back credit cards (and making sure to pay off your balance in full every month), I recently discovered a website where it
“The Money Saving Mom’s Budget” by Crystal Paine – Book ReviewDecember 19, 2011
Giveaway: Win a free copy of Crystal Paine's new book, "The Money $aving Mom's Budget." Leave a comment below on this post and share a budgeting or decluttering tip that you use
