Create the ultimate movie night at home instead of piling the car to the theater. Movie night or movie weekends are the most fun at home. You can turn it into a huge family-time event with small appetizers, tasty popcorn, and mounds of pillows. Since Covid has been keeping us home, it’s good to be …
How to build a stronger relationship with your teenager
Teenagers’ years can be difficult for parents. I think we have this idea that it’s going to be a challenge because of what everyone says. What surprises me every time is that some of the challenges my teen goes through, I’ve been through it. Also shouldn’t it make it easier for me, now that he …
How to financially prepare for your child’s future
Making sure your child is ready financially is one of the most important things to do. As a parent, you want to make sure they’re ready even as a child for what’s in store for when they graduate high school. Financial planning means that they would have funds available for college, have a good understanding …
Money-saving activities to do with your children
After so many birthdays and Christmases, there comes a time to teach your kids about money. To be honest, for children the topic of money is not fun in fact it’s quite boring. It is however important that they understand the concept and the value. You want to make sure the children grow up knowing …
Mind Techniques to get in the right headspace before work
Going into work can be unpredictable. One day can be a good day another complete chaos. What matters most is the decisions and choices that we make throughout the day. The best way to make decisions is to be in a good headspace. What is the right headspace? It’s allowing your mind freedom to think …
What to buy and to (Skip) in September?
Cheapest Food to buy on a Tight Budget
Best Back to School Deals for Laptop under $500
Ever since schooling has been at home for most of the year, more parents are looking for good deals on laptops. Working from home only adds to the number of home electronics we need to make through our current situation. The economy is still on recuperation, and who can afford to keep up with all …
What percentage of your paycheck goes to bills?
Determining the amount of money you should put aside really starts with how many expenses you have. It first begins with knowing what your actual income is, not the pretty number on your paystub. I’m talking about that other number that you sigh in disappointment wish you realized, yep, and those are the tax cuts. …
How to start the $5 dollar challenge
Cheapest Food to buy on a Tight Budget
Is it better to pay your bills weekly or monthly?
When it comes to budgeting, many of us try to look for better strategies to pay our bills. As if there’s is a better way to keep up to date with everything. One fact is that there is a direct relation between when we receive our income and when the bills get paid. Anything, if …
How to preserve your food for longer
Imagine how much money you can waste tossing out newly-bought produce. I just Kring thinking about something I just bought going in the fridge. Grocery shopping can become the most frequent expense we make a month. We can all agree that the prices change, the number of items changes. And then, after what we spend, …
6 Steps for a Realistic Debt Repayment Plan
Just at the brink of your plan of attacking your debt, the one question emerges: How much money should I save? When I first looked at the amount on my credit report, I didn’t know where to start. I used the excuse of finally accumulating what was owed to what I had in savings to …
Summer Bucket List for 2021
I’m super excited to make my Summer Bucket list! One of the reasons I love the months from June to July is that Summer is the best time to have alot of fun. I live on the upper East Coast, so Summer is when we spend most of our time outdoors. Just being able to …
How to save $500 in a month
I know just by thinking about it, $500 in a month sounds difficult. The first thing I know you’re thinking is that I don’t have an extra $500 to spare in my budget. I’m realistic and can honestly tell you it is hard! One of the best ways I find it easier to save money …
10 Steps to saving $10,000 in a year! The Fastest Way
What is impossible becomes possible when you take the first step. Is it possible to save $10,000, yes! There is $10,000 out there, and it just takes will, discipline and motivation. Put all those three in a blender, and that would be the healthiest drink you can take in the morning. I believe after reading …