How to budget and save money
After you have had a chance to track your spending for one month, the next step in learning how to budget your money is to choose what percentage of your income you are going to allocate to the...
View ArticleCrisis Mode: How to survive a personal financial crisis
I know it seems like all we hear on the news and see on the web is how our entire nation is in a current financial crisis. While that can be disturbing, some of you are in the midst of your own...
View ArticleChoosing healthy food on a budget
The family food budget can be the most dangerous category in your monthly spending. Experts recommend using envelope budgeting for this category and I think just about anyone can understand why. I...
View ArticleEasy room update begins with fresh paint
Painting a room with a fresh color is one of the easiest ways I know of to refresh and update your home. Last year I painted several rooms and enjoyed choosing a new palette of colors for the master...
View ArticleHow to control spending through tough budget decisions
Do you know the difference between a “need” and a “want”? Do your children know the difference between a “need” and a “want”? These seem like simple questions but so many of us don’t seem to have the...
View ArticlePlan ahead for traveling alone by choosing a good roadside assistance plan
Living life as a single woman can be unsettling when it comes to having your car break down. I personally drive a car that currently has 277,000 miles on it. No, I’m not kidding… it really does have...
View ArticleHow to survive when your car overheats in a pouring rain
That's a double rainbow as seen behind my car. I took this as a sign that God would help me! If you have read any of my previous posts you may remember that I am the proud owner of a 1995 Toyota...
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