If you think that fun birthday parties are synonymous to big bucks, think again. With careful planning, you can actually throw a fabulous birthday party without breaking the bank. First you need to decide on the number of guests that you will be inviting. You may have to limit the number of visitors depending on [...]

Discussing about money can easily transform a loving couple into long-time enemies, lashing out tirades of never forgotten money decisions from way back centuries ago. If you find yourself frequently engaged in a battle with your partner regarding your family’s finances, you are not alone. Studies have shown that money is indeed one of the [...]

Selling your home can be a very exciting time. It is important, however, to make sure that your house is dressed to sell. One way of making sure that the house is presented well to prospective buyers is to paint it. Use the following tips to maximize your selling potential:

Use neutral colors in high traffic [...]

As soon as your child begins his school life, the issue of a child’s money spending shortly follows afterward. Your child learns that for a fixed amount of money, he can provide for his needs. He also learns to say the magic word – ALLOWANCE. Upon hearing of this, parents should then promptly teach kids [...]

There is no doubt that the global financial crisis has really taken a toll on the lives of many. And with the cost of basic commodities rising, we really have to utilize money saving strategies so we can make ends meet. Although we want the best for our family in terms of nutrition, we really [...]

We are undoubtedly facing tough financial challenges. From the news on television and on the papers, to the many foreclosed homes we can see around us, the negative signs really abound. With so many companies closing down resulting to an increase in our country’s unemployment rate, more and more families are experiencing financial difficulties. [...]

Having a baby is such an exciting time for a family, but if you don’t prepare for it financially, it can also be a stressful time for parents. It takes nine months for a woman to nurture a child inside her womb, perhaps you and your partner should use this time to save as much [...]

You find yourself walking resolutely across the department store, an enormous stuffed bear tucked under your arm. You set it on the counter and straighten the polka-dotted ribbon that is tied around its neck. It will cost more than your favorite pair of running shoes, but you know you must have it. That is, the [...]

Children are expensive – it’s a fact. The average parents will spend around a quarter of a million dollars on their child while raising him or her from infancy to adulthood! One way to start shaving dollars off of that big chunk is to shop for your baby on a budget.

What are some of the ways in which you can go “greener” without breaking your budget? Here are a few suggestions.

I’d get insanely upset at myself for forgetting to pay two credit card bills that were due two days ago. Now it’s late and I’ve racked up $90 in late fees plus interest. Whoops! There goes 3 cans of Costco sized formula.

Then I realize I forgot to move my car off the street and onto the driveway last night. It was Street Cleaning Thursday. The ticket was $45. That’s 4 bags of diapers. Sigh.