This week's Guest Blogger is Emily Jones, sharing her debt settlement advice - Jan If you had taken out student loans for your higher education and if you have been facing problems with managing the payments on those, you can opt for the different student debt pay off options. Actually, the payment options that you can have will depend on the types of student loans that you have private or federally insured student loans. If you have private student loans you may include those in an ordinary … [Read more...]
Benefiting Lives by Going Green
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This week's Guest Blogger, Amanda of GreenDiary.com, shares her eco-friendly tips with us! - Jan Going green is the need of the hour. It’s no longer an option but a necessity. It has become imperative due to increasing air pollution and holes in the ozone layer of the atmosphere. A few changes in our day to day lifestyles will go a long way in saving our planet from damage. Installing solar equipment The majority of the electricity is produced through coal which releases harmful … [Read more...]
Get Better At Spending Less With Budgeting Worksheets
August 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
As most consumers know, budgeting is the key to successfully managing household finances. But what many people don’t realize is there is more to budgeting a family’s income than just entering numbers on budgeting spreadsheet. Setting Advanced Budgeting Goals Ideally, your initial goal in working through a budget is to be sure your income is allocated appropriately and effective to meet your financial obligations. In other words, you want to make sure you have enough cash to pay the … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on School Supplies
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our Guest Blogger this week is Brian Jenkins. He offers lots of good ideas for back-to-school savings! - Jan The average American family with school aged kids spend about $600 per year on school supplies. By setting limits and shopping for supplies at the right times and places, you can save a significant amount of money. Here are some easy ways to cut down on back-to-school costs: Expensive Items Save money on items such as laptop computers and backpacks by looking for great deals … [Read more...]
7 Ways You Can Travel For Free
July 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
Shelley Seale & Keith Hajovsky, authors and avid travelers, share their savvy advice on how to see the world on a budget! - Jan Are you tired of the conventional wisdom that says that you have to spend a lot of money to travel the world? Well, it’s not true. In spite of the general consensus that you have to be rich to travel extensively, I will let you in on a little secret: not only is it possible to travel very cheaply, it’s also possible to travel completely for … [Read more...]
Even Angels Save! Interview with Jaclyn Smith
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Heavenly Savings! By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver It is very easy to think of celebrities as rolling around in $1,000 bills and using currency to light their fireplaces while the rest of us are dealing with unemployment, inflation, foreclosure and all of the things that go along with our current recession. However, in spite of what you read about celebrity excess, there are celebrities out there who appreciate and respect being frugal. This just goes along with the attitude that there are … [Read more...]
Summer Picnic Tips From The Nest!
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Picnics come in all shapes and sizes. Whether in a grassy pasture, on an urban rooftop, or at the beach, a picnic is the perfect way to unwind from life's hectic pace and score points with your love muffin. Just follow some simple pointers so you have nothing to worry about except charming the pants off your mate. Choose Your Spot Before you start, remember that you've got to lug everything to your picnic site. Be realistic about what you or your significant other can carry. If you're … [Read more...]
Crazy Sexy Bargainista by Kris Carr!
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kris Carr, author of My Crazy Sexy Life and The Crazy Sexy Diet is living with gusto and surviving Cancer every day. Here Kris talks about being healthy and saving at the same time. What could be better? Sorry to gush--I'm a new fan. Nutritious, whole, organic food can cost a pretty penny, especially if you’re not committed to investing time and energy into becoming a savvy shopper and proactive consumer. I’ve encountered every excuse and complaint in the book and believe me – … [Read more...]
Six Easy Ways to Affordably Go Green at Home
May 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
Our Guest Blogger this week is Jennifer Sunde. She offers six simple ways to make your home more eco-friendly, on a budget! If you don’t have the money to spend on eco-friendly appliance upgrades in your home, fear not, you can still go green. Energy saving and eco-friendly practices have become of greater importance in recent years; the planet is struggling and it is time to make necessary changes. Unfortunately, many of the most effective appliances for homes are expensive to … [Read more...]
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