Whether you’re renting a vehicle for work or taking a much-needed family vacation, rental cars are synonymous with additional fees and unexpected charges that can break a previously well-planned budget. Why is renting a ...
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Our Best Savings Tips for First-Time Moms
Being a first-time mom has its challenges, especially when you feel bombarded by well-meaning advice at every corner. I've always thought of myself as a frugal person, but motherhood is a test for even the most frugal ...
Affordability and an Ethical Lifestyle: Can They Walk Hand in Hand?
Is your budget keeping you from living an ethical lifestyle? Contrary to popular belief, being sustainable actually helps you save more. In fact, back in the day, living sustainably equated to living frugally! Are you ...
5 Easy Ways to Save on Diamond Jewelry
Diamond jewelry is not only the perfect gift this holiday season, but it's also something that will last many generations. Though the experience of owning a gorgeous piece of diamond jewelry is fantastic, buying the ...
Using the Cash Envelope Budget System for Holiday Gift-Giving (+ Free Printables)
The holiday season means time to spend with loved ones, relaxing at the end of a long year, and gearing up for another one to start. With all the hustle and bustle of preparing holiday decorations, food, and gifts, it ...
Activities to Teach Good Money Habits to Kids (Free Printables)
PBS reports that kids can grasp the concept of money as soon as age three. By age seven, they’re already forming money habits. That makes teaching financial literacy for young children especially important. No matter the ...
Debt Snowball Method Printable Illustration and Worksheet
No one likes being in debt, but so many of us struggle with it, that it has become an expected part of life. Yet the debt we carry keeps us down and prevents us from achieving the dreams that really matter to us. With ...
Creative Ways to Save for Your Child’s Milestones
Saving for your children’s milestones can be overwhelming, but with a little preparation and planning, there's no need to stress. We've compiled a few creative ways to save for the major financial milestones that you'll ...
Teaching Kids About Money — 7 Smart Tips
Guest post from Winnie Sun, Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners My sister is a financially savvy mom to three kids. She’s like a lot of “frugal parents” we read about online. She’s good about cutting ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up an Investment Portfolio
Gone are the days you could put any extra income into a savings account, and wait for it to earn whatever modest interest your bank decided to give you. Today, there are numerous avenues for investment where you can ...
