Budgeting for the rest of us

Month: September 2017

  • 8 Ways to Go Tailgating on a Budget

    8 Ways to Go Tailgating on a Budget

    Fall means football season, and with that comes a series of tailgating parties and events.  Tailgating has already been a fall staple – it’s a great time to spend with family, friends and fellow football fans.  The only drawback is that it can get a little expensive.  Especially if you’re one of those who see football as not just a sport, but a religion (kind of).  Sure, as die-hard fans you can go all-out, but tailgating doesn’t have to break the bank.

    To make sure you don’t blow your budget this year, here are my top tips to achieve a fun and memorable but cheap tailgating season. (more…)

  • How to Prepare Your Home for Fall and Save Money on Utility Costs

    How to Prepare Your Home for Fall and Save Money on Utility Costs

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    With the first day of autumn officially starting on September 22nd, it’s time to prepare your home to save you money on utility costs.  Because we all know what’s coming next – the holidays!

    On my previous article, I talked about how to start saving for the holidays but I didn’t mention about energy efficiency tips that will save electricity and money, that will surely help boost your savings. (more…)

  • How to Start Saving for the Holidays

    How to Start Saving for the Holidays

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    It’s never too early to start saving for the holidays, especially if you have a long list of people you want to shop for.

    Starting as early as September gives you more time to increase your savings and more wiggle room in your budget.

    I’m pretty sure you have a lot of activities planned this fall, then Halloween, then Thanksgiving… the next thing you know, it’s already December. (more…)

  • 4 Easy Steps to Create a Successful Budget for College Students

    4 Easy Steps to Create a Successful Budget for College Students

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    For most young individuals, college is when they first experience managing their own money, which can be a major concern for them and their parents as well.

    Learning how to budget is a very important skill that every student should possess, if you want to survive life in uni.

    No clue where to begin?  Don’t worry, it may sound daunting, but really, it’s not.  It’s a simple task that can save you from future money disasters, well that is if you stick to it.  (more…)