Category: Money Saving Ideas

Ready start saving money like nobody’s business? You can reduce your monthly expenses with these money saving tips — saving thousands over time. Plus, you can get the things you want without feeling deprived!

(After all, you do NOT have to live like a monk that’s taken a vow of poverty in order to pay off debt. But you CAN cut things out of your budget that you’re not getting value from.)

Why pay extra for stuff you’re not even enjoying, right? (Or sometimes not using at all.) You can also pay less for the things you DO enjoy and want to keep. There’s no reason to pay extra for stuff ever, no matter what your money situation.

Fair warning: This post is chock full of money saving tips that you’ll want to come back to later. Pin it now so you have it handy, then start saving today with these simple-to-implement money saving tips :)
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There are so many fun things to do with friends and family. The best part is, they don’t have to break the bank. In fact, the most fun things in life can be totally free.

To help with that, here’s a giant list of free, fun things to do with friends to keep you occupied and perk you up. (Because we can all use some fun in our lives.)

Pick a few and enjoy!
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Ah, Christmastime. That time of year from now ’til December 24th when we hit the sales and buy buy buy, trying to find just the right thing (or sometimes just anything) for all of the people on our list.

And then comes January, with its credit card statements and post-holiday regret.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

So if you’re with me, take the gift list challenge.
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We’ve probably all been swayed by an appealing rebate. They’re especially common with cell phones and other electronics — and they can save you a bundle if you were going to buy the item anyway.

But there’s a catch: unless you submit the rebate in a timely and accurate manner, that potential savings will evaporate. The truth is, they’re only useful if you use them correctly and claim them.

Here’s how to actually get the rebates that you qualify for.
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