The average family has roughly $20,000 in savings to help with emergencies and future purchases. Whether you have this amount or building up to it, saving money throughout the year can help. Even the smallest money-pinching solutions can add up, especially if you're focused on your goal. In most situations, diligent money-saving measures can result in an extra $1,000 to $5,000 in your savings account in just one short year. 1. Make Lunches The average cost for a child to have lunch at … [Read more...]
6 Costly Financial Mistakes You Could Be Making
Most people know about the biggest financial mistakes, like racking up a lot of debt, not having a budget, and spending money frivolously. But even if you know not to make the common financial mistakes, chances are that you (like all of us!) fall into other financial traps.Here are six costly financial mistakes that you could be making. The good news is that not making these mistakes can improve your financial security while also making your money go even further!Not Paying Yourself … [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...]
5 Financial Tips to Prepare for Having a Baby
Edna J. Le Shan once said, “A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” Of course, what Edna didn’t mention is that kids come with a pretty hefty price tag. Having a baby should be a celebration of life, and not a cause for financial grief. My mother will tell you that you’ll never have enough money saved up to have a child, so you might as well just go for it. I, on the other hand, believe that if the proper planning is done for your household … [Read more...]
Teach Your Kids about Money by Paying Them
When it comes to teaching children financial responsibility, six simple rules can help to ensure success:The sooner the better when teaching children about money. Instill an instinctive conservatism in regards to spending by teaching your children how money works. Plant seeds early to bear fruit later. Use allowance as a teaching tool. Give bigger responsibilities to teenagers and college students. Educate about investing at an early age.Using Allowance as a Teaching … [Read more...]
VISA Debit Card from CARD.com
Disclaimer: I received compensation for trying out this service and writing about it. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Sing with me: Money, Money, Money, Money... MONEY. You know that song right? When I think of Visa cards that is what comes to mind! :) At CARD.com you search through their 1000's of images to find the VISA debit card you love most. As you are going through the images if you see something similar to what you like, click on it, because there are … [Read more...]
$100 CASH Giveaway
Welcome to the $100 Cash Giveaway! How would you like to kick off summer with some extra cash in your pocket! One lucky reader will win $100 via PayPal! Summer is a time for home projects and grilling. Maybe you need extra cash for a vacation, a project or special treat! So here's your chance! This is open worldwide! Special thanks to our awesome co-hosts: My Best Laid Plans, Coupons with Q, Coupon Queen That Saves the Green, Making of a Mom, Wrap with Jolene and Coupons and … [Read more...]
Treasure Hunt CASH Giveaway 3/22
Welcome to the treasure hunt! This week we have what every pirate wants... COLD HARD CASH! In the form of paypal of course! Enter to $5! This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE! If you have paypal then enter! Giveaway ends at midnight Eastern time! a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
February Extreme Cash Giveaway
Welcome to the February Extreme Cash Giveaway! Making of a Mom has teamed up with Oh My Gosh Beck! and other fabulous blogs to give our readers the chance to win $400!The February Extreme Cash Giveaway will run for four weeks giving you plenty of time to complete any entries you choose to do. Remember, all entries are OPTIONAL. We have lots of daily entries for you to take advantage of as well, so don’t forget to bookmark this giveaway and come back everyday for more … [Read more...]
Making Money with Twitter
Do you love to tweet? Do you have a lot of followers on twitter? Did you know there is a way to make money from twitter?! I JUST found out about this program called Sponsored Tweets. You set the price you want to get paid per tweet. Sponsored tweets will give you a suggestion of what they think your tweets are worth, but you can enter any amount you want. Then companies can approach you about tweeting information for them. It is an awesome system! I'm excited to get started with this program! … [Read more...]
Budgeting Apps that Make your Accountant Smile
While there are many fun apps out there that anyone can download on their smart phone, there is also an increasing number of practical apps that people can use to better their daily life. In a world where more and more people rely on their phone for everything, this increase in daily life apps is great news.One area in which there are several apps is budgeting. People can download a variety of apps to keep track of their personal spending habits as well as doing a better job of staying on … [Read more...]
Hello Fall $1000 Cash Giveaway
Welcome to Hello Fall $1000 Cash GiveawayHappy Home and Family and Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog together with the most amazing group of bloggers are bringing you once again another FABULOUS event where one very lucky reader will win $1000 cold hard cash! Special thanks to: Diva Fabulosa & Pink Ninja Media So what would you do with a thousand dollars if you win, tell us your plan :)? With all the upcoming holiday's we could all use a little extra money to spend! Now … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ideas to Solve Your Financial Woes
Financial problems can occur to anyone without any prior notice; many people are experiencing it in their daily lives right now. To avoid risk as a result of your financial problems everyone should try to manage their individual finances properly. Here are few ways that help to solve your financial woes:1. Plan your budget: This is the first and foremost step to do, having a good budget plan will not let you to enter into financial crisis. While preparing your budget you must estimate … [Read more...]
May Cash Bash Giveaway
Welcome to Kara's Deals and Steals Cash Bash Giveaway for the month of May! This giveaway starts May 15 and will end on May 22. You have a chance to win a $30 Paypal cash prize by entering in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the Post.Without the following blogs, this giveaway wouldn't be possible!Mark.ChicBoutique Shopping Kim Making of a Mom Carmen's Coupon Blog Tatum's Family Reviews Cmmstyle couponing as a lifestyle MoneySavingGirl The Bargain Whore THEY'RE SO FLUFFY Fashion and … [Read more...]
Why You Should Click Affiliate Links
A lot of us are guilty of it - clicking on an affiliate link and then erasing the affiliate part of it and refreshing the page, or hovering over the link and finding out the website and then typing it in ourselves. I used to do it too! For some reason it seems embedded in us to want to avoid clicking affiliate links and helping out the website owner. It seems that humans by nature are very selfish beings and we need to work to over come those feelings of selfishness so we can bring ourselves to … [Read more...]
