I recently discovered that some of my friends feel like their grocery budget is out of control. We went around the room and shared our monthly grocery budget. We are all families of 5. Their monthly grocery budgets are $800, and well over $1,200. I shared that ours on average is $585 a month, but […]
Just the other day, President Obama released his 2013 budget. I am not going to get into all of the details of the proposal. I am going to focus in on three interesting topics that pertain to retirement savings and my thoughts on them. Please note that there are many other aspects of his plan, […]
There are a few products in my life that I think are incredible money savers. We all know the Ooma phone is my personal favorite. Last Christmas, I gave my husband a Nest Learning Thermostat which I am hoping will make my short list of products that save us money. To celebrate Earth Day, I […]
Great Bridge Group $240 Cash Back
Posted byReady for a new, easy cash back option? Great Bridge Group is offering us each $240 per year. It’s our Free Money Friday celebration. Great Bridge Group is a research company offering you rewards on all your credit and debit card purchases. How to Earn Your Cash Back Sign up for a Great Bridge Group […]
Do you live in an area where electricity has been deregulated, meaning you sift through hundreds of electricity offers every time your contract is up? From someone who does, I can honestly say that it is both a blessing and a curse. Trying to figure out the best cost per kilowatt in light of baseline […]
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. Days are longer, weather is warmer, and the sun shines. I also love spring because it means spring cleaning. It’s a chance to get organized, reduce clutter and chaos, and it’s also a way to make extra money by selling items you’re not using anymore. Personally, spring cleaning […]
How I Made $10,000 Selling on Amazon
Posted byLast fall I stumbled on a new project to make money: selling on Amazon. I promised I’d report back once I determined how profitable it was. I just finished our tax return, and I have some solid numbers to share! We got an email that we were a top 25% seller during the holiday season. […]
Fun Tax Facts
Posted byThe annual tax deadline is here. Is your return done… or is it time to file an extension? If you are done, it’s time to celebrate with some fun tax facts. You might think to yourself that it is an oxymoron, since taxes can’t be fun. I’m not here to talk to you about the […]
It’s hard to believe the tax deadline is already here! If you haven’t already filed, you’re probably in the midst of preparing your taxes, or getting ready to file for a tax extension so make sure to check out some of these great reads! Once you are done filing, review How Long Do We Really […]
Navy Federal $100 IRA Sign Up Bonus
Posted byIf you haven’t finished funding your IRAs before the tax deadline, here’s a quick and easy IRA bonus from Navy Federal. The $100 IRA bonus is our Free Money Friday. How to Earn Your $100 Bonus Open a Navy Federal IRA. Deposit $50 in an IRA within 45 days after account opening. Get up to […]