by Drew Allen | Jul 11, 2017 | Saving Money
You always hear of people that run in to get a gallon of milk and a carton of eggs and come out an hour later, spending $150, and filling the trunk up with groceries. I’ve done it myself many times. Without a solid plan, the grocery store can be...
by Drew Allen | Jun 28, 2017 | Saving Money
The cold winter seems like a distant memory by now, and finally got over the hump of a cool spring, and it is now time to get out of the house and enjoy what the warm summer has to offer. Unfortunately, having more activity and fun tends to make expenses go up...
by Cents and Order | Apr 7, 2017 | Saving Money
If you regularly take prescription medications, you know how fast those costs can add up. Just a single medication might run you $10, $20, or even more! If you are uninsured or under insured, those prescriptions might have a significant impact on your budget. And if...
by Cents and Order | Mar 6, 2017 | Saving Money
As busy moms, we like to save money, but with one important catch: it can’t take too much of our precious time. We’d much rather be playing dinosaurs or having tea parties with our kids. Not clipping coupons or spending hours scouring the best deals...
by Cents and Order | Feb 12, 2017 | Saving Money
The USDA estimates that the average family of four (with two young children) will spend between $725-$1112 for a month of food. Besides your rent or mortgage, food is probably one of the biggest expense categories in your budget. Luckily, there’s many rebate and...
by Cents and Order | Jan 28, 2017 | Budgeting, Money Management, Saving Money
Have you ever purchased an item and regretted it afterwards? Has being an impulse shopper kept you from gaining control of your budget? These four tips will help you learn how to control impulse shopping and get your budget back on track. 1. Cool Off When you have an...
by Cents and Order | Jan 26, 2017 | Investing, Making Money, Money Management, Saving Money
There aren’t many topics I enjoy discussing more than increasing my net worth. If you’re anything like me, you probably love hearing good tips and tricks on saving money. Coupons? Yes, please! Cash back? You got it! Ironically, some of the best money...
by Cents and Order | Jan 12, 2017 | Saving Money
Even if you work hard to save money on groceries, you may be spending too much without realizing it. Recently, I’ve come across some sneaky pricing tricks at my local grocery stores. At first, you might think that you are saving money on groceries, but...
by Cents and Order | Jun 6, 2016 | Saving Money
Supplementing Your Budget With Cash Back Rewards My last birthday present (to myself) didn’t cost me anything. Neither did any of the recent birthday gifts I’ve had to buy. As a single mom with three kids, I have to make every dollar stretch. But that...
by Cents and Order | Jun 5, 2016 | Saving Money
There’s no denying that babies are expensive. Do you cringe at the checkout line every time you have to buy another box of diapers? I get it. With three kids, I’ve been there (and am still there with one). It’s hard to stomach when a good chunk of...
