by Melissa Batai | Debt, Frugal Living, Personal Finance
You may have heard the advice not to buy more house than you need because you will pay more in so many areas—larger mortgage, utilities, furnishings, property taxes, maintenance. Buying a house that is large enough to meet your needs, but not too large, will save you...
by Melissa Batai | Frugal Living
In our fast-paced society, many of us rely on dining out. The problem is that even if you choose modest restaurants, eating out frequently can cost a lot of money, especially if you are eating out with your family. However, there are techniques that you can utilize...
by Melissa Batai | Frugal Living
If you are looking to save more money or to pay down debt more quickly, one simple lifestyle change you can make is cutting your hair at home. Save even more by also taking care of your family members’ hair care. While the idea of cutting someone’s hair may be...
by Melissa Batai | Frugal Living
If you are looking to save money, in addition to cooking at home, one of the best ways to do so is to buy food when it is at the lowest price cycle and stock up. That way, you are never paying the highest price for any of the ingredients. However, once you find...
by Melissa Batai | Frugal Living, Personal Finance
If you embark on a journey to learn more about saving money and improving your financial situation, one of the first things you may hear is that you should stop dining out or limit your dining out excursions and use strategies like drinking water and ordering off the...
by Melissa Batai | Frugal Living
Moving can be very expensive. In addition to the large expenses such as a security deposit if you are moving into a new apartment or the down payment and closing costs if you are moving into a house, there are other expenses that can quickly add up. Another large...
