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  • 6 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Your Summer While Social Distancing

    This is certainly a different type of  Summer than any of us have ever experienced. For many people, the images of Summer fun in their mind include crowded theme parks, packed out beaches, enjoying blockbuster movies, and eating out. While many of these more expensive and traditional summer activities may not be in the cards […]

  • Simple Ways For Kids To Earn Money This Summer

    Summer seems to be high season for the “give me” syndrome. That’s the affliction that kids develop when they don’t have a lot to do and involves pestering parents for money. Maybe it’s for candy. Maybe it’s for the latest video game. Maybe it’s time you encouraged them to start earning their own money! We’ve […]

  • Black Friday Shopping Tips

    Black Friday is just around the corner.  Everywhere you turn, you’re bombarded with another ad . It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype and go overboard, spending more than you planned. To keep you on track with your financial goals, we’d like to share some Black Friday shopping tips that stores don’t want […]

  • Holiday Travel On a Budget

    The holiday season is quickly approaching, and if you’re like millions of Americans, some type of travel is in your holiday plans.  With limited resources, how can you accomplish holiday travel on a budget when you’re already spending on gifts? We’ve gathered some helpful tips for getting the best deals when it comes to holiday […]

  • Last Minute, Inexpensive DIY Halloween Costumes

    It’s that time of year again – the leaves are falling, the air is cooling off, and soon, little ghosts and goblins will be roaming the streets on Halloween night. It’s always exciting for kids and adults alike to come up with a new costume every Halloween, but face it – costumes can be expensive! […]

  • Save on Heating Costs with DIY Energy Saving Tips

    Tips to Save on Heating Costs Cold weather is on it’s way for many parts of the Country, and winter is just around the corner. It’s not uncommon for winter heating to pose a significant challenge for household budgets in the winter month. For those who want to save on heating costs, what are the […]

  • Summer Tips: Six Ways to Save on Kid’s Clothes

    Any parent knows it’s not cheap to raise a child. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in one report, found the annual cost can be between about $13,000 and $15,000 per child for the average family of four. That includes food, housing, transportation costs, child care, health care and, among other items, clothing. Clothing […]

  • 5 Ways to Make Summer Camp More Affordable

    Summer is just around the corner, and with Summer can come extra expenses while the kids are out of school. Summer camp isn’t just a fun way for kids to pass the summer days. It’s also a necessity for many families with parents who need to be at work and young children who can’t stay […]

  • Frugal Gifts for Graduates

    Graduation season is just around the corner! Between college graduations in May and High School graduations in June, changes are you know someone who is about to don a cap and gown and throw a graduation party. If you are getting inundated with graduation announcements and are at a loss for what to get for […]

  • Spring Cleaning For Your Finances Infographic

    As the long cold days of Winter finally wrap up, we all anticipate the long-awaited spring weather! Spring is a time for new beginnings, fresh starts and cleaning up the things we haven’t paid attention to in awhile (like our lawns, flower beds and garages.) If you are like most people, Spring is a time […]

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