This article has been sponsored by Giving Assistant but all opinions are my own.As you are well aware my family loves to travel. I plan out family trips months and years before we actually go. Some of the trips I plan are hypothetical to see if we could actually afford it. Most are cemented into our plans and are definitely happening. Either way, when I'm planning our trips I try to get the best deals I can, save as much money as I can to keep our family travel within our budget. Here are a … [Read more...]
3 Budget Tools for the Budget Confused
Budget seems to be a dirty word for some people, but like it or not? Have a budget is a necessity in life. If you don’t tell your money where to go? You won’t have it for very long. I’ve noticed though that a lot of people don’t have a budget simply because they are confused by how to properly manage one. Luckily though? There are a few awesome tools available to use that make budgeting as easy as pie.Mint.com –Mint is one of the most well-known, free budgeting tools available. It also … [Read more...]
Christmas on a Shoestring Budget
Make no mistake about it, Christmas is expensive. Between holiday cards, gifts, decorations, lavish dinners, family get-togethers, and seasonal travel, many find themselves simply overwhelmed with the high costs of Christmas. If you happen to be one of them, you’ll be looking to cut corners wherever possible this year. To help, we’ve compiled this simple guide for surviving Santa’s annual financial assault. Here’s how to get through Christmas on a shoestring:Create a Bit of Breathing … [Read more...]
