Stay In The Loop Without Breaking The Bank

by | May 14, 2013 | Budgeting

Helping others live a rich, fulfilling life is key to my personal mission. Spending quality time with the friends, family, and loved ones who are important to you is an important part of a rich life – but socializing can really add up. How can you keep up with...

Stop Pouring Money Down the Drain

by | May 6, 2013 | Budgeting

These days, we drink a lot of bottled water – nearly four times as much as we did about 25 years ago, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Here’s the thing: that (unnecessary) habit is sending money straight down the drain. If a family of four drinks the recommended...

Save Money All Season

by | Apr 29, 2013 | Budgeting

If you lower your thermostat by 7-10 degrees for just 8 hours a day, you can save up to 10% in energy costs. The government estimates these average savings come out to a discount of around $180 per year on your electric bills. If you and your family are out of the...

Switch On the Savings

by | Apr 22, 2013 | Budgeting

In honor of Earth Day, we have a green budget tip that’s as good for the planet as it is for your wallet! Common culprits that eat up energy: gadgets, chargers, and devices on standby. Unplug everything that’s not in use and cut back on yourenergy usage by...

Surprise Saver: The Thousand-Dollar Ride

by | Apr 15, 2013 | Budgeting

One great way to jumpstart your savings is to rethink your workday routine. Consider organizing a carpool with some coworkers. Even once or twice a week will help you save on gas, tolls, and parking. If the average American carpooled every day, they could save up to...

Financial Health: Clean Up Your Act

by | Apr 2, 2013 | Budgeting

The next step in cleaning up your budget: changing how you clean your clothes. Washing in hot water can cost you an unnecessary bundle in electricity costs. For example: Say you do three loads of laundry each week. Using hot water costs $0.60 per load, which adds up...