From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Inexpensive Valentine Gifts

January 20, 2009

Coming up with an idea for your loved one’s Valentine’s Day gift can be tough, especially if you’ve been together for awhile. Finding an inexpensive gift can be even harder, though. You need a gift idea that will give the recipient an idea how special he or she is without doing any permanent [...]

Read the full article →

Weekend Roundup – Target Toy Clearance Edition

January 18, 2009

I had a lot of fun this past week shopping at Target’s toy clearance. Some items were 75% off while others were still at 50% off. There were many great deals to be had including the Step2 kitchen set, the Fisher Price kid tough DVD players and lots of Barbies. You might [...]

Read the full article →

How to Pay Down the Mortgage

January 18, 2009

If you’re one of those few families who are lucky enough to have found your way out from under the mountains of credit card debt that plague so many people. You may be wondering what your next financial step might be. Free from monthly credit card payments, you have the opportunity to tackle [...]

Read the full article →

How to Have a Frugal Super Bowl Party

January 17, 2009

A Super Bowl Party is great fun for everyone. Two great teams slug it out on the football field. You and your friends get to visit and enjoy each other. And don’t forget the great commercials; sometimes, I think they’re the best part of the whole show.
What isn’t so great [...]

Read the full article →

Getting Out of Credit Card Debt; You Can Do It!

January 15, 2009

Getting out of credit card debt can seem like an unrealizeable goal. Credit card debt can cause massive stress. Imagine a life without that debt. Can you see it? If you’re like many average families, you may have a hard time getting a clear picture. Many people have been [...]

Read the full article →

How Has the Current Economy Changed Your Wants and Needs?

January 14, 2009

Over the past year or so, there’s been a lot of talk about the economy. Often, whatever is said is mixed with a tinge of fear. It seems that more and more people are out of work. Those that are working may be having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments and [...]

Read the full article →

Cheap Ways to Get Fit

January 12, 2009

If you’re anything like the rest of the world, the arrival of New Year’s Day brings one thing to mind: New Year’s resolutions. Your resolutions may cover a wide range of topics like being more patient with the kids or learning to be more frugal. However, many people, myself included, may find [...]

Read the full article →

Weekend Roundup – The Water Heater Went Out Edition

January 10, 2009

Yesterday we noticed that we weren’t getting much hot water when taking showers. Well last night looks like the water heater went out altogether. No fun! We’ll be calling our repair guy to check it out today. Here are some of the articles that caught my eye during this past week. [...]

Read the full article →

Frugal Weight Loss Tips

January 10, 2009

Losing weight is a major concern for many people. If I asked my friends and family members, I would guess that at least half of them would say that they wished they could drop a few pounds. The big question, though, is how to lose that weight.
Should you join a weight [...]

Read the full article →

The Best Games to Teach Kids about Personal Finance

January 8, 2009

The last time you tried to teach your kids something, was your attempt met with a groan? After all, kids know everything, right? And after spending all day at school studying, the last thing your little ones want to do is spend the evening learning, too.
Teaching your kids about personal finance [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →