Category Archives: Budgets Tips
Does Eating Healthy Cost More?
Earlier this week I kicked off The Game On Diet with some co-workers. Developed by a personal trainer and his client, a former writer for the hit drama Grey’s Anatomy, the diet aims to motivate players who have a competitive side. You get points for activities including: * Drinking three liters of water a day. … Continue reading
Dave Ramsey Encourages Americans to Carpool to Save Money
Dave Ramsey is encouraging Americans to get out of debt and take control of their finances rather than relying on Washington to do it. At TheGreatRecovery.com you can read success stories, get advice and take part in challenges to save money. The latest challenge is carpooling. Have you ever thought about carpooling? Every time you … Continue reading
Focus on the Family Offers New Financial Management Tool
The number one source of divorce is money fights and money problems. Thankfully Focus on the Family has developed a new tool to help couples practice sound money management principles so they can take control of their finances. Focus on the Family just announced a new partnership with Crown Financial Ministries. It’s called MoneyLife Coaching. … Continue reading
Debt Consolidation to Improve Your Credit
Many people with bad credit tend to roll over and accept it. The fact is that debt can be overwhelming and the thought of debt consolidation scares many. It can seem completely insurmountable, so many debtors just sort of fold and say “Well, I have bad credit, so be it. What can they do, put … Continue reading
Students Using Lemons of Budget Cuts to Make Lemonade
Students near Detroit are responding in a unique way to budget cuts. With the help of Ernst & Young LLP, they’re attempting to make history by creating the “Longest Lemonade Stand” for the Guinness World Records. The attempt will take place on Saturday, August 20 which happens to be National Lemonade Day Ernst & Young … Continue reading
New Website Helps Parents and Students Research College Costs
It’s no secret that the cost of college has exploded over the past decade. But a new website from the US Department of Education aims to make the cost of education more clear. The “College Affordability and Transparency Center” provides data and lists of the colleges with the highest tuition rates and the lowest tuition … Continue reading
Are Gas Prices Slowing Down Summer Travel Plans?
Are gas prices slowing down your summer travel plans? According to a new poll from USA TODAY and Gallup, most families are still planning a summer getaway. More than six in ten say they need to get out of town for a while– even if it means paying more. Of those polled, most expect to … Continue reading
Adjusting Your Budget for Gas Prices
Gas prices have shot up more than 10% in the last month. Daily commutes, running errands and carting around the kids is now costing you way more. But is there anything you can do about it? I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve already tightened the belt quite a bit at my … Continue reading
Outsmart Marketing Strategies to Save Money
There’s an interesting article in the March 2011 issue of Women’s Health about outsmarting stores. Don’t think their ploys work on you? Don’t be so sure. Just think of the times when you’ve run into the grocery store or Target for a couple of necessities and walked out with DVDs, new shoes or a fancy … Continue reading
Time is Money– Literally
You hear it all the time: time is money. But have you ever stopped to think about how true that statement really is? Time is a fleeting resource, and a limited one. That’s what makes it so valuable. You probably wouldn’t steal or misuse supplies at your company, yet have you ever spent time on … Continue reading