-
Overwhelmed by Bills? Here’s How to Lower Them.
Are you overwhelmed by bills? Nobody wants to pay them, yet they come every month. Bills can put a real strain on a household’s finances. In fact, one study by doxoINSIGHTS found that in the 25 largest metro areas in the United States, the average American household pays $984 per month, or 17% of their […]
-
5 Ways Being Frugal Can Cost You More
Committing to making a budget—and sticking to it—is a big step toward improving your financial health. But if your new efforts involve cutting expenses and being more frugal you’ll want to be sure your efforts to save aren’t costing you more money in the long run. It might seem counterintuitive that a frugal lifestyle could […]
-
5 Cheap Entertainment Ideas for Kids This Summer – And Why You Should Also Let Them Be Bored
As summer vacation gets underway, kids have big dreams about how they’ll wile away these long days and weeks that stretch ahead of them. They have visions of lazy days at the pool, hot afternoons running through the backyard sprinkler, lots of ice cream cones and plenty of time with friends. If you’ll be spending […]
-
Money Saving Tips Infographic
Are you looking for simple money saving tips? The folks at CESI get how hard it is to save your cash, so we put our heads together and came up with our best tips for saving. Following even a few of these tips will help get you started on the right track in no time. […]
-
7 Ways to Reduce Your Electric Bill
The cost of electricity is a worry for many people, especially during the winter or summer months when heating and cooling is more frequently used. If you are looking for ways to reduce your electric bill, a few simple changes around your home could cut your costs. 7 ways to reduce your electric bill 1. […]
-
Basics and Beyond: How to Get Things You Need For Free
The U.S. economy is growing, and unemployment is at an historic low, but plenty of Americans are still struggling to cover just the basics. A 2018 study from the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research group, found that nearly 40 percent of adults report that they or their families had trouble meeting at least one basic […]
-
Take Advantage of Holiday Food Sales to Save Money All Year
The headlines during the holidays often focus on how much we spend. But, this time of year also can be a great time to save – especially on food costs. To lure shoppers to their stores, supermarkets and discount stores across the country advertise big sales on holiday staples such as turkey, ham, produce, canned […]
-
Tailgating on a Budget
For the sports fanatic, tailgating is serious business. You need to nail down the right location in the parking lot; haul grills, tables and giant coolers to the spot; and, finally, get the food and all-too-important drinks just right. All of that can add up quickly. One infographic, created by IPG Media Lab in 2015 […]
-
Get the Party Started: Save on Kids’ Birthday Parties
If you have children, it seems to happen nearly every year as your child’s birthday approaches – the requests for an amazing birthday party. Birthday parties are expensive, and if you have a tight household budget, birthday parties may seem impossible to pull off. When you consider venue, food, goody bags, cake, and presents, it’s […]