Articles tagged #Budget

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Remove Shopping Apps

Amanda Peterson March 23, 2023
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You know those apps on your phone that you're urged to download in the department stores at the checkout to "save" you money? CreditSoup suggests uninstalling them for a while, while you're digging yourself out of debt.
Save Your Green!

Scott Delzer March 14, 2023
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It's St. Patrick's Day! Help save your 'green' with these 5 simple tips! If you start today, you’ll be saving more of your green before you know it!
Fight Temptation - Unsubscribe From Store Emails

Amanda Peterson March 2, 2023
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It's Thrifty Thursday & we are discussing Unsubscribing from Store Emails. You know exactly what I'm talking about. You go shopping & provide your email. Next thing you know, you're signed up for their daily deals, and your inbox is FLOODED with offers that you have to respond to by THAT DAY or you'll miss out.
Cancel Your Gym Membership

Amanda Peterson February 24, 2023
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Let's be honest. It's now almost March. Your New Years Resolution has probably faded and now you're stuck paying for something that you'll probably not use for the rest of the year - a gym membership. CreditSoup's Frugal Friday this week dives into the cost of a gym membership and whether or not to get rid of it.
Be Thrifty - Stop Window Shopping

Amanda Peterson February 9, 2023
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Our Thrifty Thursday this week talks about everyone's guilty pleasure - Window Shopping. The best way to save money is to not entertain that notion at all. Simply, Stop Window Shopping! We're going to touch on 3 of the biggest areas to avoid while shopping.
Frugal Friday Suggests Working From Home

Amanda Peterson January 6, 2023
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Frugal Friday this week is a tip that we all can agree on. And, thanks in part to the pandemic, made us realize how much we actually do save by working from home! The following three items factor into the cost involved in your weekly work commute.
8 Apps to Track Your Bills

Amanda Peterson November 30, 2022
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Remember when you had to mail bill payments to your utilities, mortgage and credit card companies? Fortunately, consumers these days have plenty of options, including scheduling or paying bills online or using apps and software to streamline the process.
4 Ways to Save While Hosting Over the Holidays

Camie Sims November 2, 2022
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Hosting even just your small family for the holidays can quickly turn into quite a bit of money and time spent. Check out these 4 ways to help you save!
Don’t Scare Your Budget This Halloween

Camie Sims October 13, 2022
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Halloween can scare even the toughest of budgets - make sure it doesn't terrify yours with these 5 tips!
7 Ways to Save Money this Halloween

Kat Tretina October 5, 2022
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If you love all things spooky and creepy, you’re excited by the fact that Halloween is just around the corner. However, it can quickly derail your budget.Instead, follow these seven tips to save money on Halloween candy, costumes, and decor.
Buy Used

Amanda Peterson July 13, 2022
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Why spend hundreds of dollars on name brand clothes, shoes, and toys when they will grow out of it almost as soon as you purchase it? Save money now. Put that extra money you may have spent on high dollar items in a savings account for when they get older. Or, use that money and take them on a fun vacation or trip!
Summer Vacation Options that Won’t Break Your Budget

Holly Johnson July 26, 2019
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Summer is in full swing, and the long sunny days are likely making you long for some fun time away. And there’s no better time to soak up all this world has to offer than during the warm summer months. There’s just one problem: How can you take a vacation when you’re on a budget?
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Kat Tretina February 8, 2018
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The average person spends $140 on Valentine’s Day, which can feel impossible if you have little money to spend on the holiday. If you are strapped for cash but have a special someone to share the day with, never fear, a great Valentine’s Day date doesn’t need to break the bank.
How to Create a Sustainable Budget

Kirsten Thuringer August 22, 2017
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Whether you’re talking about the environment, energy, or food, sustainability has become a hot topic. But for all this talk about creating a sustainable society, people rarely apply the concept to household budgeting. We have somehow forgotten its place in fiscal management.
Avoid overspending on your Holiday budget

Camie Sims December 14, 2010
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Holiday budget tips to help avoid overspending.