Save Money by Lowering Your Lazy Tax
I just paid the public library back $35 in late fees. And I have a bunch of books out right now draining quarters out of my pocket in late fees as I type this. Have you ever over drafted because … Read More »
Category Archives: Budget
Prepare for Holiday Spending – Christmas Creep
It’s October. Most people think Halloween and Fall foliage, but then there are the retailers who put up their Christmas displays right across from the “sexy” witch costumes to remind us that it’s time to start shopping for gifts. I … Read More »
Pet costumes, truffle butter, and mani-pedis OH MY!
Call it what you will: retail therapy, a “high” felt after making a purchase, a droplet of normalcy into the bucket of hard times, but people tend to buy things when they’re feeling uneasy. Our debt counselors realize this happens. … Read More »
What’s your Cigarette? (Bad Spending Habits)
What’s Your Cigarette? Okay, before you click away, this isn’t entirely about cigarettes. If you don’t smoke there may still be something here for you. At least read my little story about bad spending habits. It can help you think … Read More »
Sticking It to Punk Periodic Expenses
Our debt counselors know that unknown expenses come around all the time. They wallop us with their unpredictable amounts that we have to spend and their bad timing and their baggy pants and their loud music (dang punk expenses). But … Read More »
Frugal Food Ideas for College
Food is expensive there is no doubt about it (well, besides ramen noodles, but who wants to eat that everyday). This is especially challenging for college students who typically have a tight budget. Even if you have a meal plan, … Read More »
Special Delivery: Groceries at your Doorstep Re-evaluated
What if you didn’t have to spend hours every week walking like a zombie through the grocery store? What if you could have groceries delivered right to your door? Or have you already discovered the world of online grocery shopping … Read More »
Planning for Retirement – Get Started!
So , what do you consider your biggest “purchase” over a lifetime? And how will you pay for it? For some folks the biggest purchase is a home, paid for with a mortgage, and pretty much dependent on your credit … Read More »
Don’t Sacrifice… Prioritize Your Spending
It’s never a bad idea to save money. Most people have a goal for the future in mind…Owning a home. Retiring comfortably. Paying off debt. Children’s college. Buying a giraffe. Whatever. But at what point do you draw the line … Read More »
Say goodbye to the burden of debt
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