Copycat Applebees Fiesta Lime Chicken
Eating out is fun, but it can take a huge bite out of your wallet. Restaurants generally mark-up the cost of entrees over 300% just to cover their overhead. For a family of four, the cost to eat out can…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Emptying Your Wallet
Valentine’s Day is coming up in one week. Rule number 1 for me when it comes to gift for Valentine's Day, don't spend a lot to let the people you love most know that you care about them. Below you’ll…
Freezer Tips for Smart Savers
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freeze them. Follow these…
Celebrate National Hobby Month
In January many Americans recognize National Hobby Month by celebrating their favorite hobbies or taking the opportunity to try new ones. This celebration fits in well with one of my New Year's goals to increase my savings, because so many…
5 Resolutions to Trim Spending and Reduce Stress
With the new year approaching, now is the perfect time to make a resolution to save more money. These five tips will help you trim spending, beef up savings, and reduce stress. Pay it off. Pay off your credit cards…
Save on Your Christmas Travel
Many of us are gearing up to spend time traveling over the Christmas holiday, which for some of us includes lodging expenses. Since lodging expenses can eat up a huge chunk of your Christmas savings, you’ll want to make sure…
Money-Saving Tips For Holiday Gifts
Gift giving does not have to break the bank this year. Here are my 5 tips that will help you save money on gifts this holiday season. Create a gift budget. Figure out the total you can afford, then calculate…
Earn Quick, Extra Money for the Holidays
Millennials are no strangers to the side hustle – that second job or occasional gig so many have taken on for extra cash. The phenomenon has given rise to what's called the "gig economy." A multitude of apps and websites…
Carelessness Can Cost You
Many Americans are concerned about someone stealing their credit card, check, or debit card numbers, but they may be ignoring one easy way thieves can access financial accounts: receipts. Disregarding receipts that have valuable information greatly increases the risk of…
National Online Banking Day
National Online Banking Day is observed annually on the second Monday on October, along with Columbus Day. This day was established in 2015 to emphasize the value, ease, and convenience of banking on-line. So here's my question, have you taken…