Christmas Shopping When Money is Tight

The holidays are just around the corner, which is something that may be sending you into a panic. If Christmas is getting too close and money seems to be in short supply at a time that you need it most, don’t give up on your dream of having a happy holiday just yet. There’s stillContinue Reading …

Lifestyle Food Choices Of Modern UK Residents

There is no doubt that the United Kingdom has changed significantly over the past few years. The county has gotten more diverse and its inhabitants have changed their habits in numerous ways. The residents of the United Kingdom have definitely changed their eating habits. The food choices and the amount of money spent on foodsContinue Reading …

Planning a Budget Trip? Here’s What You Should Do

Finally, it’s time to hit the road on that long coveted trip. You look forward to soaking in those sights on the treasured travel brochure of your dream destination. Well, everything seems set except for your finances. You realize that this can only be a budget trip. Thankfully, that is not a reason to putContinue Reading …

How to budget for a growing family

Whether you live each month never having to watch the dollars and cents or spend your days counting every dime, it’s essential that you maintain a certain degree of control over your budget, even if you’re lucky enough to replenish your savings as soon as they’re spent. The cost of living is unlikely to decreaseContinue Reading …

Top 6 Fun and Low Budget Activities for Kids that Will Save Summer

If you are a parent, you have most likely already heard the infamous “I’m bored” from your children this summer.  It may have come out of their mouths on the first day of summer vacation or if you were lucky, you didn’t hear that phrase until the second week or so. While you will hearContinue Reading …

Great Summer Family Vacations on a Budget

Who couldn’t use a vacation? Some time to getaway, unwind and relax while spending time with the family. I know I sure could use a holiday! Vacations can get expensive, especially when you are paying for a hotel room, transportation, entertainment, activities, and food for an entire family.  However, there are many things that youContinue Reading …

4 Tips for Saving Money While Moving

One of the things in life that may cause you a great deal of stress is moving. However, life is full of changes and may have you facing the need to relocate sooner than you think. You will want to do all you can to avoid overpaying for any move, and this means finding practicalContinue Reading …

How Your Teens Become Responsible Adults

As many of you already know I have four kids, but three are pretty much independent. My oldest lives on her own and has for a few years. My boys are 16 and 18 and still live at home. They are both at the age where they can handle responsibilities and extra tasks with noContinue Reading …