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10 Drastic Ways to Cut Your Expenses by $600 per Month
Posted on January 5, 2012
If you’ve done your budget and are still coming up short each month, you need to cut expenses. But how? These short-term sacrifices will get you in a better long-term financial standing. From The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine.
Working Mothers: 8 Ways to Find a Job You Love
Posted on January 4, 2012
By Nicholas Lore
Author of The Pathfinder
How can you find a career that’s engaging and fulfilling and allows you to be the best mom you can be? Whether you are a new mom, frustrated with your current job, or a mother who has decided to go back to work, this guide is chock full of creative solutions for creating a unique career that is perfectly suited to you and allows you to balance work and time with your kids.
How to Take the Cash-Only Challenge: Live without Plastic to Save Money
Posted on January 3, 2012
The best way to get motivated to stick to your budget is to cut out all the plastic (even debit cards) for three months. Most people who take the Cash-Only Challenge save quite a bit of money. Learn how to get started with tips from The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine.
3 Tips for Getting a Great Deal When Shopping Online
Posted on December 12, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
The holidays are almost here and many of us still have gift shopping left to do. If you want to avoid the crowds, the lines, and the traffic by staying home and shopping online, here are three tips to find the best deal.
Cyber Monday Deals: 5 Truly Great Finds from Money Saving Mom
Posted on November 28, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Today is a bit overwhelming, with Cyber Monday specials blaring at you from your inbox, TV, and store windows. Here are five no-fuss, you-can-really-use-this-bargain ideas to help you sort out the steals from the squeals.
3 Ways to Get a Great Deal on a Christmas Tree
Posted on November 23, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
There’s no need to spend an arm and leg on a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Here are three tips to help you score a great deal on yours. Hint: Early bird gets the worm—and so do procrastinators.
3 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Worth and Succeed in Tough Times
Posted on October 13, 2011
By Gina Rudan
Author of Practical Genius
There’s a lot of anxiety in the air, as so many of us deal with job uncertainty, either fearful of being let go or already among the ranks of those who’ve lost their jobs. This prolonged economic slump is a rough one, and it’s hard not to get paralyzed by fear. The Roman poet Horace offered this observation about tough times: “Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.” Here’s how you can prosper, too.
The Summer Vacation That Wasn’t
Posted on August 30, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Vacation, all I ever wanted… After yet another week of deadlines, rushed meals, and summer colds that took out each member of my family, one by one, I recently found myself on the brink of a self-serving, bratty pity party. I wanted—needed—a vacation. But with Labor Day weekend creeping ever closer, the realization that I would not be taking a week off this summer became painfully clear. I’m not alone.
How to Spot the 11 Dysfunctional Types of Bosses
Posted on August 24, 2011
When you go on an interview, every potential boss seems like a nice person to work for, right? But sometimes your first impression is very, very wrong. Knowing what kind of work relationship you want can help you figure out which personality types to avoid, says Ben Dattner, author of The Blame Game: How the Hidden Rules of Credit and Blame Determine Our Success or Failure.
Save Money and Time with 58 Handy Home Tips
Posted on May 6, 2011
Consider the following list an all-purpose household manual, filled with terrific tips gathered over the years. From 4 Ingredients: More Than 400 Quick, Easy, and Delicious Recipes Using 4 or Fewer Ingredients, by Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham.
Cheat Sheet: What to Wear to Work in Warmer Weather
Posted on May 2, 2011
By Amy E. Goodman
Author of Wear This, Toss That!
For those of us clocking in at the office during the warm-weather months, the fashion rules of the workplace still apply. Here’s a cheat sheet on off-limits office attire based on seasonal summer trends.
Bethenny Frankel on How to Simplify Your Life
Posted on April 8, 2011
In a word: edit. You don’t have to be compulsive about it, as Frankel admits to, but editing in moderation — your wardrobe, your refrigerator, your communication — is a good way to keep life simple and clear. From her book, A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
Stop Procrastinating! 8 Simple Strategies for Beating the Desire to Drag Your Feet
Posted on August 17, 2010
What kind of procrastinator are you? Knowing the answer to that question and following these eight tips can help you stay on track when you really don’t want to work. From Unclutter Your Life in One Week by Erin Rooney Doland
