Save Money & Slay Debt
My e-mail box dings with a notification. What’s that? An important message from my daughter’s school? A new opportunity to speak somewhere or write another article? A friend or family member sending me a sweet message of encouragement? No, the one online retailer that brings me to my budgetary knees has courteously brought this small interruption of my day. You see, I can avoid all sorts of spending traps. I
It’s official. We’ve entered an annual season of celebration. It starts with end of the year concerts and school programs, rolls right through Mother’s Day and Prom, peaks with Graduation, and cruises right on into summer with Father’s Day and wedding season. If your family is anything like ours, it means that your calendar is booked solid with parties and open houses and you’re on the prowl for gifts to
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Summer is just around the corner! From Memorial Day to the 4th of July to Father’s Day and every weekend in between, people love to gather and celebrate the warm weather and being together. But a block party or a backyard barbecue can hit your budget right between the eyes if you’re not careful. If you plan on celebrating this summer, check out these great tips to keep your budget
It probably comes to you as no great surprise that I love a bargain. In fact, I have amazing recall when it comes to sharing just how little I spent. Sure, I can’t remember where I put my keys half the time or if I left the oven on or not, but I can pretty much tell you the point of sale, approximate date, and exact price of nearly every
Welcome back to Debt Free Disney, a series of posts designed to help you plan a vacation you’ll never forget without any financial baggage. If you’re just joining us, be sure to read Debt Free Disney: Saving For Your Vacation and How We Saved Money By Booking A Disney Vacation with Gift Cards. Since I shared yesterday a comparative analysis of where you can purchase Disney Gift Cards for less than face
Welcome back to Day 2 of Debt Free Disney! I’m probably most excited about this post because: A) I know it will save you some money. B) You can be on the inside loop of a great hack to save money on Disney vacations. C) You’ll see up close and personal how my money saving shenanigans can cost me time and avoid my mistakes. So it’s not a big surprise
OK, Mouseketeers, ear up. I’m more than thrilled to begin a new series today entitled Debt Free Disney. Last year, we took one of our most memorable vacations to date. It was filled with thrills, excitement, and relaxation. The kids LOVED every minute of it and didn’t complain. And Brian and I enjoyed our time together as a couple and as a family. We did Disney, debt free style. In
