We’ve had some hot weather here lately. If there’s one thing I hate about summer, it’s what the hot weather does to my power bill. Using the air conditioner, even as little as I use it, gets so expensive. I set it to about 81 degrees F, so it’s...
Many of us could stand to spend a little less money. It’s so easy for all those little purchases to add up over time. Before you know it, your finances aren’t where you would like them to be, whether you’re getting deeper into debt or having trouble saving money...
Most of us like to shop. It’s fun to see all the things you’d love to own, whether it’s new clothes or the latest gadgets. The only problem is that looking often leads to buying, and that’s bad for most budgets. How can you keep your impulse shopping under...
When you’re considering becoming a stay at home mom or dad, a lot goes through your mind. Giving up the income from your job is usually a difficult thought. Giving up time with other adults is difficult. Gaining more time with your kids… major bonus except those days where...
Being a stay at home mom has a lot of benefits. The big one is being there for your kids. But it also has a lot of disadvantages, of which the biggest is usually living on a single income. The financial stress can be tremendous. This naturally leads to...