by Laurie | Feb 9, 2023 | Saving Money
Have you ever wondered where you could buy hay bales near you? Hay isn’t just for horses anymore. If you’ve researched home decor lately, you’ve probably seen that straw and hay bales are used for a variety of home decor purposes. In addition,...
by Laurie | Oct 13, 2022 | Saving Money
Since 1981, October has been deemed Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today, a domestic assault occurs once every 15 seconds in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of women (and men) each year are victims of domestic violence. As a former victim (and now survivor), this...
by Laurie | Aug 9, 2022 | Saving Money
UPDATE: 24 hour stores near me? Things have changed since COVID. See this UPDATED list of which stores are–and are not–open 24 hours. Not everyone can hit stores during “normal” business hours. If you can’t, you’ll near to know...
by Laurie | Feb 11, 2022 | Saving Money
Do you know how to cash a personal check without a bank account? Cashing a check has never been easier thanks to smartphones and banking apps. All you do is take a few pictures, upload, and the money is in your account within 24 hours or sooner. But that’s...
by Laurie | Feb 7, 2022 | Saving Money
Do you need to get a cheap massage near you but don’t know where to get started? Let’s get real, massages are great. They’re a way to relax, indulge in some self-care, and give your body a break. For most people, regular massages can be a great...
by Laurie | Oct 25, 2021 | Saving Money
You’ve gone through your bank statements and spending habits. You’ve vowed to cut costs. Yet nothing changes and you’re just as broke as you were last year. Where are you going wrong? It could be that you are making one of these common budgeting...
by Laurie | Oct 20, 2021 | Saving Money
Investing can be intimidating–especially if you aren’t a seasoned investor. When it comes to real estate vs. stocks, which one is right for you? There are some who swear by the “slow and steady” results of stock investing. Still, others are...
by Laurie | Apr 6, 2021 | Saving Money
You’ve probably heard that you should have 6 months of expenses set aside in an emergency fund. Or heard if you are self-employed this should be 12 months of expenses. Does this thought make you feel hopeless? I know it can seem like an impossible goal to save...
by Laurie | Mar 26, 2021 | Saving Money
For long time readers of Cents and Order, I just wanted you to know we’ve changed things up a bit. We’re focusing on how to get your cents–and your life–in order. I’ll be sharing a lot about my personal story of becoming a domestic...
by Laurie | Nov 7, 2020 | Saving Money
Have you ever thought what it would look like if you had to modify your spending and start budgeting during a crisis? I teach a personal finance class for home schooled high school aged students. This week we got to talking about The Great Depression. I’ve done...
