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Graduation Open Houses, End of the School Year, Memorial Day, the Indy 500, 4th of July, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – there’s so much to celebrate during the late spring and early summer. All of these festivities mean many of us will host friends and families in our homes or rent facilities to enjoy time and meaningful traditions together. However, the expense of a summer party adds up quickly.
Mother’s Day is only a week away. As you prepare to celebrate Mom this year, let’s talk about ways to spoil her without causing you to hit her up for cash a week later. After all, showing her you care doesn’t mean cheaping out, but it also doesn’t mean being financially irresponsible either. So here are some Mother’s Day FREE and affordable gift ideas for 2022. Think About Your Mom
Some days, it feels like summer is so far away. But the month of May is right around the corner and in a flurry of activity, it will pass by in the blink of an eye. And for some of us that means summer travel plans are beginning to take form. Especially with higher gas prices, travel expenses might add up more quickly than in years past. So here’s how
I love holidays. Nothing brings me more joy than gathering together with family and celebrating Easter. However, like any special occasion, Easter can bring with it unexpected expenses and temptations to overspend. No matter your traditions, there are ways to save money and keep your celebration centered and relieving the pressure from your budget so you can enjoy the experience instead of stressing out over money. Dig Through Your Holiday
Spring is in the air. The weather is beginning to warm (most days) here in central Indiana. Spring is a perfect reset season – for everything from your wardrobe to spring cleaning. You may even want to think about sprucing up the way you handle money in the spring. In fact, April 2nd (because it’s never a good idea to begin anything on April 1), was our fresh start date
Spring is in the air. And while we still may need the occasional coat or hooded sweatshirt, winter wardrobes are less and less necessary as warmer temperatures arrive. However, the majority of people don’t have spare cash to toss at an entire new spring wardrobe. Here are 11 Smart Shopping Strategies for a New Spring Wardrobe for Less Cash. Let It Go Before you begin buying anything, it’s time to
Spring cleaning – whether you love it or hate it, it’s the time of the year to think about it. The cleaning product industry makes 30+ billion dollars annually. Keeping things clean can really be expensive if we’re not careful. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to keep costs down and your home shiny and bright. Here are of my favorite frugal spring cleaning hacks to make things spic and
We’re all feeling a little more pain at the pump as gas prices continue to rise. It appears as if we will be stuck with paying more for quite awhile. While there may not be coupons to make gasoline cheaper, there are some smart strategies consumers can employ to offset rising prices. Maximize Rewards Programs If you have a rewards program associated with filling up your tank, now is the
From big screen blockbusters to small independent films, movies fill our lives with entertainment and joy. But the experience of going to the movies or even watching them at home can just as easily empty our pockets. Beyond sneaking in your own snacks and hitting the matinee, there are plenty of ways to save money at the movies and make the most of every penny. Check out my favorite strategies
Everyone has their favorite place to dine out. From drive throughs to fancy sit down meals to carryout and delivery, it’s a luxury to take a night off from the kitchen. But the expense can add up quickly if you’re not paying attention. These smart strategies will help you save money while dining out. Plan on It The majority of overspending occurs by accident – or when we find ourselves
