Guest Post By Ashley Sargent Many people would like to own a pet, but not everyone wants to shell out cash for the regular maintenance costs of a dog or a cat. Incidentals like insurance, vaccine shots, food, and toys are just a few of the costs that are associated with owning one of these animals. Not to mention veterinary care can cost an arm and a leg, especially if you do not have … [Read more...]

Who knew getting free grocery coupons by mail had so many extra perks?! Every time I open the mailbox I wish for it to be full of money. Wishful thinking? Not exactly! If a mailbox full of bills is getting you down – turn it around! Get free grocery coupons by mail and fill your mailbox with money. Well, free grocery coupons – which spend just like money in the checkout line! Four Fun Ways … [Read more...]

For most adults, life can get pretty busy.  This is especially true if you are working, running a household, and raising a family, although even taking a “real” job out of the equation still leaves you with a pretty hectic schedule of activities.  But if you’re trying to work some extreme couponing into the mix, you might find that you’re saving a ton of money at the expense of time … [Read more...]

I rant quite a bit on how I disagree with how TLC’s Extreme Couponing portrays couponing but I want to expand a bit on the reality of it for new couponers out there. The term Extreme is just that… extreme and very unrealistic. Keep in mind that this show is for entertainment purposes only, these purchases are over the top and give people a very misleading impression on the reality of … [Read more...]

Almost everyone wastes money each week. If that's not enough, many of those don't realize how much they're spending from habit and how much it's costing them. Review just a sample listing of some of the costly habits people have, below, and compare with your own life? Do you have some of these bad spending habits that with awareness can be changed? If that’s not enough, many of those don’t … [Read more...]

Now that the summer season is officially here it’s time to start thinking about clear blue skies, fun in the sun…and back-to-school supplies. Purchasing school supplies can be incredibly stressful on families, especially if you have more than one child or if money is tight this year. But there are numerous ways you can cut down a majority of your costs by taking the proper steps and … [Read more...]