Tag: save money

  • Dollar Store Joy

    Holidays and special days have taken on more meaning for me while sheltering in place. I’ve had a lot more time to watch the news, keep up with the numbers surrounding the virus, and have my heart touched with stories of people affected by COVID-19. Being four states away from my elderly dad made Father’s […]

  • How to Save $100 a Month

    Living on a tight budget is a reality that many of us face. What if I told you that it’s possible to save $100 a month without working harder? We’d all probably like to save more, but it can seem hard to save even a small amount, let alone $100 every month. Here are a […]

  • 8 Ways to Save Money at the Movies

    Summer is prime time for movie watching. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot and there are a lot of summer blockbusters to chose from. But seeing a movie these days isn’t cheap. The average movie ticket price hit an all-time high in 2018, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 8 Ways to Save More Money, Even If You’re Broke

    We’d all like to save more money. There are plenty of sites that will tell you ways to save money, but many of them involve tips that require spending money, like “buy a hybrid,” or “refinance your home.” What if you need to save money because you don’t have extra money to spend? We would […]

  • Earn Money with These Smartphone Apps

    Let’s face it, interacting with our smartphones has nearly become a full-time job for many of us, and it’s a job that isn’t helping us earn money. Nearly all adults – 95 percent of us – own a cellphone, according to the Pew Research Center; and 77 percent of us have smartphones. And we’re all […]

  • Uncover the Energy Vampires in Your Home

    Vampires likely are lurking in your home, but holy water and garlic will do nothing to save you from them. We’re talking about energy vampires, the appliances and electronics that drain electricity when they are plugged in, but not actively in use. Think about your furnace during the summer, for instance, or your TV when […]

  • Enjoy Thrift Store Shopping? Tips to Maximize Your Savings.

    Thrift store shopping can be a great way to find stylish clothes or items for your home at affordable prices. As an added bonus, the money raised in a thrift store often goes to support charitable causes, at least in part.  Buying second hand also helps the environment, which is important to many people. Thrift […]

  • 5 Easy Ways to Save Money Without Feeling Deprived

    Are you tired of running out of cash before the end of the month? Is your credit card balance steadily increasing because you are using credit to pay your basic expenses each month? It doesn’t have to be that way. There are easy ways to save money without feeling deprived. It might be time to […]