by Kristen Kuchar | Food, Frugality, Life Style, Shopping
If you’re like me, a big chunk of your monthly budget goes towards food. Whether it’s on groceries to cook, dining out with friends, or a quick bite at lunch, money spent on food can quickly add up. Luckily, I discovered several free apps for my phone that help me...
by Danielle Arbuckle | Financial Planning, General Finance, Shopping
Did you set a holiday budget this year? Did you stick to that budget? If you answered no to either question, you’re in good company. At this time of year, many of us expect to blow our budgets. But overspending around the holidays can have a much greater impact on the...
by Guest | Consumer Info, Financial Planning, Savings, Shopping
What’s a few extra dollars here or there when holiday sales offer such a banquet of deals? It can’t hurt to blow the budget once a year. After all, you won’t have to pay down those credit cards until January, right? Wrong! No matter how caught up you get in the...
by Linsey Knerl | Financial Planning, Real Estate, Shopping
Home buying is an exciting time in the life of a consumer. It can be tempting when you’re taking out a loan for tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to add on a few extra thousands by financing some furniture, as well. While the idea of brand new furnishings in...
by Myscha Theriault | Savings, Shopping
Heading into the holiday season without a serious shopping plan makes a busted budget a sure bet. While it’s difficult to predict certain expenditures down to the penny, you can in fact take several steps to ensure you are getting the best bottom line price possible....