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How to Get Somebody Else Interested in Budgeting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I first met him, my husband was not a budgeter. He was happy saving a small amount of his money and spending the rest, and he felt that budgets were restrictive and for people with a lot less money than he had. When I started budgeting, many pieces of the money puzzle fell into place for me. Get Them Dreaming.

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Eating Clean For Cheap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Everyone wants to eat clean but is hard to do without shelling out a ton of cash. The benefits of eating clean for muscle building are endless. Eating clean on a budget is doable, though. You can get good, clean organic chicken breasts at decent prices that won’t break the bank. Finding Cheap Protein.

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Going Green on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she writes about budgeting for college students and easy investing for beginners. See my post Make Your Own Cleaning Products over at her site today! There are ways to build a green budget without breaking the bank.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts?

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation. Lean into cheap meals.

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Money Matters: End of Year Personal Finance Checklist

Motherhood Moments

> NEW YEAR CLEANING Sort through your house for items you no longer use, and either donate for a tax reduction, or sell for extra cash! > He is able to speak about the banking industry, interest rate market, and general financial/economic questions. Jeff has been with Direct for 15 years.