Category: save money

Spending: Meal Kits to Your Culinary Rescue

By Patricia Mertz Esswein From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance No more figuring out what to do with a giant bunch of parsley or a tub of sour cream before it spoils. A meal kit—a box of chef-created recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered to your home—will help reduce food waste and spice up your cooking, with a…


Bidirectional EV Chargers Do Much More Than Just Recharge Your Car

Even though the cost of running an electric vehicle is less expensive than a gasoline-powered car, there are still some new and unique ways to save money. The talk about bidirectional charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) has been taking place for some time, and it may be time for you to start thinking about…


15 of the Most Common Money Wasters

Despite most people’s efforts to avoid debt and exceed their budget, it can be easy to overspend. Many common money wasters, however, lurk in the shadows, waiting to steal your money. So, let’s bring these money wasters into the light so that you banish them for good. Don’t be discouraged if you check every box on…


Tips for Saving on Your Commute Amid High Inflation

Gas prices are falling but still higher than they were a year ago. And inflation has made most everything else more expensive. If you’re looking to save money on your commute, here are some tips: If You Have a Car: Make a Driving Strategy AAA recommends avoiding traffic and adjusting your normal route in order…


7 Tips For Budget Travelers – How To Get The Best Deals

Travel Deals do exist you just have to know how and where to find them. Being in this industry for eight years I have certainly learned a few tips and tricks for making my money go as far as possible. If you are on a budget, no worries, you can still travel. We all get…


Till Debt Do Us Part

It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made the bridesmaid’s dresses; a friend made and gifted the cake; we had one bouquet for the church; and our fathers (both ministers) performed the ceremony. We opted for the photographer’s monthly special ($100 for eight 8x10s)…


Avoid High Prices on Airline Tickets This Fall

Along with the cost of everything else, airline prices have risen considerably in recent months. With airline ticket prices so high right now, it seems like the day of cheap air fares is gone, making it difficult for some people to travel. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, flight prices…


Paying Too Much for Cellphone Service? Here’s 5 Ways To Save Money

If soaring costs are getting you down, finding realistic ways to reduce expenses will keep your head above water and your spirits high. In this column, I will share five ways to save money on your cellphone bill. By applying one or more of these tips, you may be able to cut your monthly bill…


Tips to Save Money on Real Food

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to eat more healthy meals this year? Did you ask yourself how it’s going to happen with an already tight budget and prices on the rise everywhere you look? Today I’ll give you four tips so you can save money and still feed your family high integrity, nutrient-dense…


How to Save Money on Gas and Get More Bang for Your Buck

Gas prices have just about reached an all-time high. Since this is sure to put a crimp in your budget and may affect your summer travel, you are probably trying to find creative ways to save money on gas. Here are some practical tips to help you save money at the pump and burn less…