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“Liar, liar pants on fire!” I hate to admit it but these words were just ringing through my head as I finished taking the poll on consumercredit.com. I clicked the bubble with such authority too, thinking “of course I have never been dishonest about money”. As soon as I clicked it I realized that I [...]
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Congratulations! At this point you’ve probably already sold back your textbooks, bought your cap and gown, and whether you’ve actually walked across the stage yet or not, you are most likely already celebrating. But now what? Have you started thinking about how you’re going to manage your finances? Here are some post-commencement step by step [...]
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There’s no way to sugar coat it, raising a kid is going to cost you. According to a recent article on cnbc.com, “The cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 has surged 25 percent over the last 10 years, due largely to the rising cost of groceries and medical care…” understandably the [...]
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Shopping at big box stores is a great way to save money; especially when feeding a family, hosting a party, or stocking up on necessities. A recent independent study by consumer’s checkbook confirms that prices on food alone (at Warehouse Stores) are 30% lower than the supermarket. The concept of bulk, volume, and low prices [...]
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Food waste is just one of the many things in life that drives me nutty. Not only because my parents raised me on the principle of “eat all your food; there are starving children out there” but also because every time I throw away rotten or stale food I see dollar bills going into the [...]
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Almost everyone has made an impulse buy at some point in their life. If you ever purchase something on a whim because “it’s on sale”, “you just have to have it”, or my worst excuse, “you might need it someday” you are guilty as charged. I know I have mentioned this before, but an impulse [...]
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It may only be April but before we know it the summer will be upon us. If you’re anything like me your warm weather weekends are already filling up with weddings, cookouts, road races, and concerts. You’re also like me if you like to throw at least one summer get-away into the mix. Whether it’s [...]
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Stop & Shop Trip #3
Date: Wednesday, March 21st
$61.05
Stop & Shop Trip #4
Date: Friday, March 23rd
$30.73
Stop & Shop Trip #5
Date: Sunday, March 25th
$133.57
Drum roll please…
In my last update I had spent a total of $243.13 on groceries. Since then I have spent another $225.35. Add those numbers together and you’ll see that I spent a grand [...]
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A friend of mine recently asked me what she should be doing to save for retirement. With the uncertainty of the future of social security, we should all be asking ourselves this question.
The earlier you start saving for retirement, the longer your retirement account will have a chance to compound and the more you will [...]
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People love coupons. As you know, if you read my recent grocery challenge update, I am not one of those people. Not only are coupons not necessary for a thrifty lifestyle, but they can even be detrimental to your wallet and your budget. According to Nielson Clearing House (NCH), 78% of consumers report using coupons [...]
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