Does anyone remember Julius (Chris Rock's father) from the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris"? His father was notorious for saving money at all costs and feelings of his family. We laughed as Julius accounted for all of the money he spent — down to a penny. We laughed as he imposed hilarious rules on his family in an effort to save money, much to the dismay of his … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Family Activities on a Budget
Times are hard financially for many. After paying for gas, groceries, mortgages and other essentials, there isn't much left to play with. A lot of families are struggling with the ability to stay within their budget and still have the financial means to take their family out for fun activities. Luckily, we came up with some tips for parents who are on a tight budget but still … [Read more...]
Money Monday: A Simplified Approach To Creating A Budget You Can Live With
Creating a budget doesn't have to be a complicated affair. Of course it may seem too involved, too time consuming, or worse, too restrictive"”limiting your ability to spend "freely." But implementing a budget is easier than you think. First off, I hate the word "budget." The term conjures up feelings of deprivation, constantly reminding us of the things we can't … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Which Of The Seven Deadly Money Mistakes Do You Make?
The road to financial freedom is littered with potholes, but you can make your journey a little smoother if you avoid these common financial mistakes. Mistake 1: We have no idea where our money is going. Quick, how much money did you spend on groceries last month? How much did you shell out for entertainment, clothes, or dining expenses? The sad truth is that most of us … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Create Spending Barriers To Move Ahead Financially
I love Mike and Ikes. I'm an addict for these small chewy fruit flavored pieces of candy. Like potato chips it's nearly impossible for me to stop at just one. One piece, two pieces, three pieces, and before you know it I've gone through a large box. Despite my best efforts, I have been unable to control myself, until recently. My big breakthrough came after eating a … [Read more...]
The Good Enough Mother Experiment: Could You Live On Cash Alone?
by Rene Syler (www.GoodEnoughMother.com) This article originally appeared on Rene's Good Enough Mother (GEM) site. Those of you who follow me on Twitter or my Facebook page know I've taken the kids south for a little downtime. We have a place outside Charleston, so every chance we get we pile into the car and head down south for a little R & R. It's a place we can … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Could You Come Up with $2000 For An Emergency?
Financially, Americans are living on the edge. The National Bureau of Economic Research has just released a study showing that nearly 50% of Americans would have trouble coming up with $2,000 within 30 days to take care of an emergency. According to their survey, 28% of Americans indicated they would "certainly" not be able to come up with the funds while 22% … [Read more...]
How to Throw Your Child’s Birthday Party on a Budget
Our friends over peoplejam.com sent over this article and we thought it was good info to share in these tough times. We hope you can use the info. The time has come to start planning your child's birthday party, but unfortunately your dead uncle's estate hasn't mailed that million dollar check to you yet. How do you plan a party that celebrates your child's life without … [Read more...]