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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.
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.
6 Last-Minute Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted on December 20, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Are you crunched for time and money this holiday season? We feel your pain. Here are six simple and inexpensive last-minute gift ideas that convey the spirit of the season without draining your bank account.
Money-Saving, Menu-Planning Help for the Holiday Cook
Posted on December 15, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Whether you’re hosting a holiday meal or contributing to a potluck, now is a great time to map out a strategy for your grocery shopping and cooking. It’ll save you time, stress, and money later this month.
6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
Posted on December 14, 2011
Making a holiday meal for your family? Everyone likes to save money, but a bit of planning can save you dollars and time at the supermarket. Follow these simple suggestions from Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins, authors of Stocked Kitchen: One Grocery List…Endless Recipes and never toss away unused food again.
10 Affordable Gift Ideas under $20
Posted on December 6, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
While you make the rounds of parties and dinners this month, treat each host or hostess to a thoughtful gift that won’t break your holiday budget. Books are surefire pleasers. And homemade anything works well if you have the time. These simple yet thoughtful gifts work equally well for a loved one or trusted individual in your life (teacher, manicurist, neighbor).
3 Tips for Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck on Black Friday
Posted on November 9, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this year, retailers are readying their Black Friday sales earlier than ever. Here’s how you can be sure you get the best bargains—and finish your holiday shopping without breaking the bank.
Can Homemade Meals Really Save You Money?
Posted on October 19, 2011
Before losing her job, Jennifer Reese didn’t bat an eye at store-bought peanut butter or bagels. Wondering whether homemade, D.I.Y. meals were actually cheaper, she began a series of kitchen-related experiments. In her new book, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter, some of Reese’s discoveries will surprise you—and help make your family meals easier. We spoke to her about the method to her kitchen madness.
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.
Fill Your Fall Closet for Less at Recession-Friendly Retailers
Posted on September 13, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Fall fashion hunting on a budget? Join the club: Iconic Italian fashion house Missoni launched a budget-friendly line for Target today—promptly crashing the retailer’s website for the majority of the day (we don’t even want to think about what the store shelves look like). Judging by the buzz the zig-zagging collection has garnered, it’s going to be an even bigger smash than past lines from Rodarte and Jean Paul Gautier.
Don’t Pay More Than $10 for a Hair Product, and 14 Other Secrets
Posted on July 27, 2011
Blowing your beauty budget on hair products that don’t really work? Stop that. Now! Consumer advocate and beauty expert Paula Begoun answers hair care questions from Amy E. Goodman, author of Wear This, Toss That! Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps That Save Your Looks, Save Your Budget & Save You Time.
20 Ingredients to Buy in Bulk
Posted on July 22, 2011
Cooking at home? Here’s a checklist of handy grocery items to buy in bulk, from The Stocked Kitchen: One Grocery List…Endless Recipes, by Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins.
Raise a Smart Spender
Posted on October 14, 2010
Teach your child the principles of smart spending with help from Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.
