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Living on a Budget: Tips for shopping
One of my friends recently moved into a house with her boyfriend. It's not her first time living on her own but it IS the first time that money will be tight. Usually she has moved in a with someone who makes more m… -
Wallet-Friendly Dating
Image Source Love hurts, especially when it comes to your wallet. Even the classic dinner-and-a-movie date can be pretty pricey when you add up all of the components: parking, food, tips, tickets, popcorn—oh my! I've… -
Living at Home and Avoiding "Boomerangst"
Image Source Considering the dismal job prospects for Class of 2009-ers, it's no surprise that many recent college grads are turning to mom and dad for a place to stay. An article in the upcoming issue of Kiplinger… -
How to Survive on a Student Budget: Food Edition
It's September, which means only one thing... back to school. For students entering college this semester, you'll find it very tough surviving without the aid of parents… well mostly mom. Most students will end up with… -
A Fun Day- On A Budget!
We took a trip to Salvation Army, which was, surprisingly, open on Labor Day (that's today folks). We made a deal that each of us would have an “allowance” of 3.50 to play around with. Davey (my SO) didn’t find anythi… -
Advice from Mom: Getting Out Of Debt
Some people have so much debt it's scary! I thought that the couple I met last year were unusual, but now I'm changing my assessment! My husband and I are not shining examples of debt management, but this couple will c… -
How To Save Money When Dining Out
Today we found an article on Wisebread.com about saving money when eating out at restaurants. While it's definitely cheaper to cook your meals at home, most people will occasionally dine out, even if it's a treat. Ju… -
Avoiding the "Reward" Trap...
I think we've all been there before: you've been good and followed your budget all week, and then you see something you don't need, but really, really want. So you buy the item as a reward for being so good. Or you… -
The Great California Garage Sale
Image Source Apparently even states need to clean out the clutter for a few extra bucks sometimes. This past Friday and Saturday, California held the Great California Garage Sale. The garage sale, an idea proposed by… -
Favorite Recipes On The Cheap...
Settling into my new apartment on campus, I'm starting to stock the kitchen and it's got me thinking about budget meals. There's always ramen (which I just bought in bulk!), but a girl needs some variety, even if she doe…
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