In six months, my son will be headed off to college just one year after my daughter started her freshman year. As my husband and I have navigated college applications, school choices, and the seemingly never-ending expenses that come...
If you’re like me, you love to wear trendy styles without sacrificing your budget. People in the fashion industry would call this fast fashion. But have you ever considered who actually is making our clothes and what it costs...
I've been a bargain shopper all my life. I get buyer’s remorse when I buy anything over $10. It’s true. I will let it sit on the dresser for days before I decide to commit to the purchase. I’d...
Thrift shopping is here to stay, and as long as there is stuff to buy, there will be tons of stuff to give away — and for a good reason. One reason is that people are falling in love...
Summer sales are here, and I’ve been putting my savings strategies to the test every chance I get. Taking 20% off beauty products on Target Circle? Sold! BOGO at Publix on food items my kids won’t eat? Why not?...
Publix is where it's at in terms of one-stop shopping for the family. From diapers to deli meat, they've got me covered. (Target, what? Yeah, I said it.) And don't even get me started on the personal care and...
A long time ago, when I was in middle school, my parents made the life-changing decision to gift my little sister and I a Florida 4-Year College Plan. Being fiscally-minded, my parents wanted to send both my sister and...
Okay, I admit it, I love shopping. Online. I don't have time for anything else. It's fast, easy, and shows up at my door. Amazon will let me return it for free. With my favorite websites, I've got my...
If you know me, you know that math and numbers are not really my thing. I’ve always been more of a word girl and am bordering on phobic when it comes to budgeting (so yes, my husband is a...
The holidays are coming up quickly, and that means holiday shopping, peppermint mochas, and festive decorations. But is it going to look the same this year? That’s definitely the question.
It has been a year of many challenges and changes....
Oh, 2020, you have truly gone by so fast, and yet often this year has felt like we were in slow motion. We slowed down, our kids still grew up. They played outside more and were challenged in ways...
A vehicle is likely to be one of the largest purchases you will make in your life. By taking the time to properly plan and prepare for buying a car, you can save yourself hundreds or thousands of dollars....