Saving Money

Let’s save some money! Here are 104 ways to save money. Why save money? Well, so you can afford your future. So you have an emergency fund and you won’t have to rely on credit to get you by. So you can do some fun things (i.e. that big down payment). There are lots of […]

We all want to save more money, but for most of us, that’s way easier said than done. Saving more money means you need not only the intent to save but also the discipline to follow through with it. Most of us have the good intention to save part down pat. It’s the action part […]

One of the best financial goals you can have is to save more.  The more you save, the more security and opportunities you can create for yourself. If invested properly, your savings can also lead to the creation of income-producing assets, setting you and your family up for a lifetime of financial success. The guide […]

If you’re like me, you want to teach your kids about money so that they can create a life of freedom and independence for themselves. Maybe you struggled with money a bit when you were younger, like me, and you don’t want them to have to go through the same problems (credit card debt, not […]

Have you been thinking about saving for your child’s future college expenses? Are you curious if you should get started with a 529 college savings plan? It took me three years from the time I started thinking about setting up a 529 college savings plan to actually open one up. It’s one of those big […]

Several years ago, my best friend Erika gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy she and her husband named Isaac. Fifteen months later, Isaac was diagnosed with autism. While the diagnosis offered the family some reassuring context for why Isaac reacted to the world the way he did, it was also a difficult time. It […]

In the marketing industry people often talk about selling the benefits (“hey, look how this thing can change your life”) vs the features (“hey, look at this thing with all the bells and whistles – here’s how to use it”). I’ve always been more of a features guy myself. I want to know the steps […]

So you want to save more money? Today is as good a day as any to get started saving more. A fun way to kick your savings in high gear is by doing a 52-week money saving challenge. You simply start by saving $1 on week one. Week two, save $2. Week three, save $3 […]

When setting New Year’s resolutions it’s important to be specific and clear. Aim to make S.M.A.R.T. goals, which are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timley. For example, a goal like “I want to save more” isn’t very specific or measurable. But “I want to have $5,000 saved by the end of the year” is great. […]

I joined Upromise several years ago to start saving money for my kids’ college education. I had heard of Upromise before, but I procrastinated on signing up. I shouldn’t have, and neither should you! I’m going to give you the full review below. But if you want to make better use of your time, just […]

Do you shop online? Who doesn’t? You can earn extra cash back (or at least rewards) by starting shopping from a cashback or rewards website. You still buy the item from your preferred retailer. You click the link to your store from the cashback site to earn rewards. A cashback site is a shopping portal […]