Category: Money

Did you have a piggy bank as a child? If so then you might recall the joy of watching it fill up. It’s really a satisfying feeling. You might be surprised to discover that you can still feel that as an adult. Drop your coins…

Besides being able to buy all of your favorite foods and household items in bulk, Costco is known for another amazing thing that impresses its customers — it has an unbeatable return policy. Although most retail stores offer some type of return policy, very few…

Participating in a money challenge is a great way to bolster your savings account. However, the popular 52-Week Savings Challenge can be intimidating, mainly because some of the weekly amounts can feel pretty high when you look at them on a chart. But, by breaking…

I have received several requests from readers asking if there is a better way to do the 52 week money challenge if you are paid on a bi-weekly basis. They mentioned that it tends to be easier to save the money for the week when they…

Knowing your family medical history is important. There’s a reason that doctors always ask for that information on those initial forms that you fill out. In fact, there are quite a few reasons. Most of those are related to providing you with the best medical…

Treat yourself. We see this advice all of the time. And yet, it’s all too easy to mistake the meaning. In other words, it’s easy to go overboard with spending as you “treat yourself” which only leaves you later regretting those choices. So, when is…

The best things in life may be unnecessarily expensive for a lot of avoidable reasons. You may not be considering the local cost of living expenses. Or you may not have a budget. Or you may be more susceptible to paying for brand names than…

The 52-week savings challenge has gained quite a lot of popularity as a way to save money during the year, but it’s not the only money challenge. History of the Challenge There was a woman who said she loved the concept of the 52-week money…

Birthdays are a big deal in my family. However, having a large family means party planning and gifts can get expensive. Over the years, we have found some fun and budget friendly birthday party ideas that could save you a ton of money. Even when…

Whether you’re a senior on a budget or just being savvy with your money, the last thing you want to do is pay more than you have to for a savings account. Instead, try these savings accounts for retirees that charge no or limited fees…