1. Make a budget.If you want to bail out your budget, and have some money so things are not so tight, the first thing you have to do is have a budget. Create a spending plan that accounts for the things you typically spend money on and limit your spending to an allotted amount. … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Your Budget Bailout
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Tips for Frugal Living: Where to Find Them and How to Live Them
Living within a strict budget and trying not to overspend can be difficult to do, especially with prices for everything increasing seemingly daily. However, there are many resources available to help you succeed in living within a budget. Let's look at where to find frugal … [Read more...] about Tips for Frugal Living: Where to Find Them and How to Live Them
Staying Cool in the Summer Without the A/C
If summer has come and your house is hot, you might look for ways to keep your home cool without using your air conditioner. Times are tight for everyone, and running the air conditioner can be really expensive, so here are ways to stay cool in the summer without relying too … [Read more...] about Staying Cool in the Summer Without the A/C
The Single Paycheck Household: Making Ends Meet on a Budget
Making ends meet with only one paycheck can be very trying; this can be especially true if your lifestyle and budget were previously supported by two paychecks. Many people live on one paycheck and manage to make ends meet. While living on a single paycheck can be trying at … [Read more...] about The Single Paycheck Household: Making Ends Meet on a Budget
4 Starting Points to Help Set Priorities
“The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now.” ― Leo BabautaWhat matters to you in the New Year? What stands out as the most important thing to accomplish, focus on or plan for?I’m not one for resolutions. For me, … [Read more...] about 4 Starting Points to Help Set Priorities
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