Budgeting Tips

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Free Apps to Help You Save Money

Sunday circulars are nearly extinct, but now we have free apps for our mobile devices that can help you save money when making purchases, or…

amy.dixonFebruary 16, 2023

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The Best Time to Rent a New Apartment

Sometimes we have to move when we have to move, but if we try to move during certain times of year, we may be able…

amy.dixonJanuary 26, 2023

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How to Cut Your Energy Costs Using Off-Peak Hours

The energy we expend in our homes adds up to a significant chunk of our monthly bills and, because inflation has hit us so hard…

amy.dixonJanuary 10, 2023

The center of attention is a tween girl holding hands with a grandmother and auntie as they toast the new year with their other family members behind.

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Cheap New Year’s Eve Fun for Families

New Year’s Eve is the perfect transitional event to help your kids squeeze in that last little bit of holiday fun before their days go…

amy.dixonDecember 27, 2022

Santa Claus lays atop stacks of boxes waiting to be mailed. His feet are propped up. Looks like he's taking a nap.

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Last Chance Gift Ideas for Christmas

You have just about one week until Christmas! If you’re still shopping for gifts—or haven’t started shopping yet—you are not alone. So, don’t fret, there’s…

amy.dixonDecember 13, 2022

A lighted piggy bank sits atop wood blocks that read "2023."

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Ideas for Starting a New Budget in the New Year

Have you ever thought about really starting off a new year with intention, eager to get some aspect of your life in order without procrastinating…

amy.dixonNovember 29, 2022

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How to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner When You’re On a Tight Budget

Some families like to go ALL OUT for Thanksgiving dinner and serve a gourmet, multi-course menu that includes a whole bird, a whole ham, oyster…

amy.dixonNovember 8, 2022

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How Do I Save Money When I’m Broke?

Everybody’s always talking about how important it is to have some money in the bank for rainy days or retirement. That’s easier said than done,…

amy.dixonOctober 18, 2022

Looking down onto a pink piggy bank wearing a mortar board what says, "Debt Forgiveness."

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College Loan Forgiveness: Are You Eligible?

If you’ve been wondering if you’re eligible to have your college loans forgiven under the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan that was announced in August,…

amy.dixonOctober 6, 2022

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Low & No Cost Emergency Preparedness

While it’s ideal to have emergency supplies and savings at the ready in case of a disaster, most of us can’t afford to have back…

amy.dixonSeptember 6, 2022

A woman's hands arrange herbs next to a food processor bowl filled with chickpeas. Olive oil and other ingredients sit nearby on the table.

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Is a Food Processor Worth It?

A food processor is one of those gadgets that some people swear no one should be without while others just don’t get it. If you’re…

amy.dixonAugust 30, 2022

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Should You Give Your Kid(s) an Allowance?

Allowance probably seemed like a simple concept when it first came up, or when you were first asked. If you’ve talked to other parents about…

amy.dixonAugust 4, 2022

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15 Ways to Cut Household Spending Now

Every household in the U.S. has been affected by increasing expenses. It seems like absolutely everything from gasoline to garbage bags has gone up in…

amy.dixonJuly 19, 2022

Budgeting Tips