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Are you looking for that one secret trick that will help you build your savings? Whether you’re growing a safety net or you’re saving for a big-ticket item, the number one way to increase your savings is to automatically deposit money into a separate account each month. That means before you have the chance to [...]

Are you looking to reduce your monthly home expenses? For many families, this can feel like quite a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Cutting back the amount you spend on your monthly utility bills can add up to some serious savings in the long run – the average US family spends a minimum [...]

Who doesn’t want to save more money? While the idea of increasing savings is one thing, actually doing it is quite another. If you feel you are already stretched with your finances, the thought of putting away even more may be daunting. While there is no one-size-fits-all way of saving more money, these tips are [...]

Let's face it - home improvements are expensive. Whether you're renovating your kitchen or putting a new roof on your home, you can expect to spend thousands of dollars. But what if your budget won’t allow for that? There are a number of ways that you can update your home without needing to sacrifice in [...]

Danielle Leonard is the owner of The Frugal Navy Wife, where she loves to help others save money on every part of their life.  We recently caught up with Danielle to learn more about traveling the country in an RV and how to apply frugal living principles to this type of lifestyle.   Tell us [...]

Does your upcoming vacation require a rental car? If so, you're likely looking for ways to ease the burden of this cost.  While it's not impossible to rent a car on vacation if you're traveling on a budget, it will take a little bit of strategy to get the best deals out there. Check out [...]

You've gone through the hard work of creating a budget - now you actually need to stick to it. Unfortunately, this is sometimes easier said than done. It helps to access the right tools and systems that will help you live your life to the fullest while still adhering to your budget. These time-saving tips [...]

It's March, which means there is no more time to hide from the fact that it's tax time again. No one wants to pay more than what they owe in order to complete their return, but at the same time, working with professional accountants can result in a higher refund due to their intricate knowledge [...]

Flying with an infant is never easy - airports and airplanes are hardly conducive to taking care of your child's needs. However, when it comes to cost, there are ways you can reduce your spending and your stress when traveling with an infant. Make life easier on yourself by keeping your travel costs down with [...]

You don't have to plan a lavish vacation when your kids are off for winter or fall break. In fact, you might have more fun if you stick close to home and plan custom activities that the whole family can enjoy. Keep your children occupied with these fun and inexpensive school vacation activities. Before you [...]

When tax season rolls around, you might feel tempted to take the easiest route to filing. However, if you miss potential deductions because you don't feel like sifting through receipts, you do yourself a tremendous financial disservice. If you qualify, the following four deductions can slice off a healthy chunk of your tax bill and [...]