This article on deciding if something is worth the price is just one of the many articles we have on finance. From budgeting to learning to save (and what to do with those savings), check out our finance section! Often we spend money without thinking through the real cost to our budget. Life gets busy …
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I used to think I was great with money. When I got my first job after college, I paid off my three-year car loan in a year and a half, used the cash envelope system, and put money into savings every single paycheck. I ate only organic food and bought everything I ever wanted. And …
Kids and money. I think it is super important to help your kids learn about money as early as you can. Especially now that the majority of our financials are now digitized. Not only will this help them be financially responsible, independent, and money-wise, it will also help them be more confident, learn delayed gratification, …
The world of entertainment is a fun and fab one, but sometimes, its costs can add up. Don’t let that stop you from having a good time, though! I’ve got some tips for finding cheap entertainment! 5 Tips to for Cheap Entertainment Tip #1 – Book Swap One of the most common forms of entertainment …
Hello holiday season! This time of year is so fun but can be stressful if you have not yet started your holiday shopping (or even thought about it…). No worries. Let’s make a plan with some budget tips for the holidays! Here are a few of my personal tips to help you have a stress free …
Paycheck to paycheck living can be stressful, frustrating, and absolutely painful. However, it’s possible to get out of that rut with some effort. While hard work is involved, it will be worth it to get out of this vicious cycle of paycheck to paycheck living. I’ve never met anyone that’s counting the days to payday with …
This post on back to school savings does contain affiliate links, meaning clicks or purchases made through included links may result in Splendry earning a small commission, at no cost to you! Ready for another school year? Maaaaybe not. But, if we have to, might as well kick it off with back to school savings …
It is no secret that life is getting increasingly expensive. As prices for necessities continue to rise, it’s become more and more important to find creative ways to save money. A common disappointment of implementing a budget is limiting “fun” purchases or buying store brands instead of favorite brands. One of the best creative ways …
Living in debt is burdensome, consuming and often feels quite hopeless. However, I think that with hard work, will power, and the attempt to live below your means that anyone can become debt free. (Regardless of what you bring in money wise each month!) I did not say that debt would fade away from your …
Once you’ve set a budget up, you won’t find that everything runs just perfectly. One thing that I learned early with my budget journey is that budgeting is a marathon, not a sprint. Often people jump on the budget bandwagon at the first of the year but then lose interest and momentum as the months …