Many of us approach holiday budgets the same way we look at those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. We’re very good about making a promise to ourselves, and we’re able to resist for a few days. Then that plate of cookies starts calling to us, and the resolution is forgotten until the next January. [More]

Winter heating bills can really put a chill on your finances. Here are a few tips to help save money on your heating this season. [More]

Holiday costs have a funny way of adding up very quickly. You may tell yourself that you’re not going to spend too much this year, but once you get past the gifts, the wrapping paper, cards, decorations, and all those other things, you’ll find that you’ve spent much more than you expected to. If you stop and think about it, there are many ways you can scale back your holiday costs. [More]

Improving your home’s energy efficiency can also help you improve your cash flow. Here are 5 simple ways to start saving energy and money. [More]

You’ve probably heard this saying more times than you can count, “live within your means.” What exactly does that mean, and how can you apply this to your financial life? [More]

There are many things that can be considered money wasters like: eating out, “fancy” coffee drinks, or the 40th pair of shoes for your collection. We know these aren’t great choices, but their fun and sometimes just part of who we are. But, then there are items that you really don’t need and can skip altogether to save money. [More]

You’ve probably heard a lot about sites like Groupon and Living Social. What are these sites; can you really save using them; or do you end up spending more money? [More]

As gas prices continue to rise, you might be wondering what you can do to save money other than not driving at all. While there isn’t one tip that can conserve a lot of gas, short of buying a more fuel efficient vehicle, utilizing several of these tips can help you cut back on gas-usage. [More]

With TLC’s Extreme Couponing show debuting soon and countless couponing sites popping up left and right, it’s apparent that this is becoming a trend. So, is couponing for you, and how do you get started? [More]