by Cents and Order | Jan 14, 2017 | Budgeting, Money Management, Pay Off Debt, Savings
Like most people, you probably wish for more money. What if I told you that more money was right in front of you? Not only could these money mistakes could be costing you big, they could be the reason you aren’t meeting your financial goals. Money Mistake...
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 | Sep 9, 2016 | Money Management, Printables
When was the last time something unexpected came up in your budget? A cell phone overage, vet bill, or home repair? Why you need an emergency fund It is important to have something to fall back on when an emergency happens. Without funds set aside, a car repair might...
by Cents and Order | Aug 26, 2016 | Investing, Money Management
Let’s face it: nobody really wants to get old. When you’re young, old age seems so far away. Thus, we tend to dismiss it. But once you graduate from high school, time flies by even faster than before. At least, that’s what happened to me. Just the...
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...
by Cents and Order | Jun 3, 2016 | Money Management
This post brought to you by Chase. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Cents and Order. Anyone can become a victim of fraud at any time. Maybe you’ve lost a credit card. Maybe you’ve seen a suspicious email asking for your personal...
by Cents and Order | May 21, 2016 | Saving Money
Besides your rent or mortgage, food is probably one of the biggest expense categories in your budget. The USDA estimates that the average family of four (with two young children) will spend between $725-$1112 for a month of food. If you have two older children this...
by Cents and Order | May 10, 2016 | Saving Money
Budgeting is an incredibly useful way to manage your money from month to month. It helps you know where each dollar is going and stay on track for your savings goals. Even the most comprehensive budget can have some weak spots, however. It is easy to forget expenses...
by Cents and Order | Nov 26, 2015 | Saving Money
As I approached my due date, I was worried about the expense of a third child. Our income was about to be slashed in half due to my decision to leave my job and become a stay-at-home mom. Now we’d have five mouths to feed and clothe, and two in diapers. The...
