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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

The holiday season has a number of hidden costs, which really aren’t hidden as much as they are… ignored. Let’s look at where you could save a little money this holiday season: Christmas Lights. per gallon during the holidays. Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We’re ready for a big trip to celebrate our accomplishment and we are already planning one for over the holidays.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Paying Off Debt. After taking a look at your holiday shopping credit card bill, you may (unsurprisingly) groan and vow to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Pat S from compounding returns asks Pay Off Debt or Invest for The Future ? The program helps people in short term financial hardship pay off their debt by reducing APR, fees and minimum balance.

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Thrifty Thinking: Valentine's Day

Motherhood Moments

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. Some of the best first steps to take include increasing the amount of money you save or use to pay off debts, making fewer non-essential purchases and sticking to a budget.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need.

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