This tip is an oldie but a goodie – and it works for me: From time to time, I call the companies with which I do business – and ask for discounts. I just (literally, one minute ago) got off the phone with our television provider – and was able to reduce our monthly bill by nearly 30%. All I…
Avoid These Budgeting Mistakes
My family and I have been living on a budget for nearly 10 years. Over that time, we’ve made our share of mistakes – and we’ve adopted some valuable habits. When making your budget, consider the following – Do not wait until the last minute to make your budget. Our budget begins on the first of each month, so we…
How To Save Money On Repairs
Here are a few tips and tricks for saving money on repairs – Keep track of your manuals. I have a binder wherein I keep the manuals for all of the tools and appliances that we buy. Quick tip – If you’ve lost your manual, check online. Search by manufacturer and model number. Check to see if the item is…