When is it time to slow down or take a break?

If you’ve been paying off debt or on a savings spree, at some point you’ll probably get tired and just wish you were done. You will just want to take a break or slow down a bit. But when is it okay to slow down and spend some of the money you’ve set aside? There are a…

Kids and the concept of money

If you’re a parent, then I’m sure your kids have kindly asked you to buy them something when out shopping. When I say “kindly asked”, I mean more like they drew the attention of everyone in the store to themselves as they threw themselves to the floor and kicked and screamed. You’re not the only one…

Saving for your kids: Now or later?

This question came in through the survey I created recently, proof that I’m listening. The question was: Should you save when kids are first-born or postpone until other financial goals met? Great question. I’m going to start by saying that this is just my take on the question and everyone’s situation is different. Now that that’s out-of-the-way,…

Easy budgeting for your bills

If you spend time each month “paying bills” like they show on TV, you may be doing it wrong. We’ve set up a system so getting the mail is actually fun again. What did we do? We automated it and here’s how you can do it too. Find all the bills that you pay monthly that stay the…

Stocard: All your rewards cards in one handy app

Do you have a ton of rewards cards for different stores? Do you forget what stores you have rewards cards too? Do you feel guilty every time you’re holding up the line trying to find the right rewards card? Of course, the answer is yes. Sometimes reward cards are great, but when you can’t keep…

Disney World on a Budget: Resorts and Travel

To close out this series, let’s look at the resorts and the least expensive way to get there. Let’s start with getting to the resort. Some people prefer flying, while others would prefer to drive. If you can’t drive there in 2 days, it’s probably best to fly when you factor in days off of work…

Disney World on a Budget: Tickets

Whether you’re buying your tickets as part of a package or separately, there are several ticket options that can make it difficult to determine if you’re making the right choice. Let’s cover some of those options below and I’ll give you my take. Park Hopper – The Park Hopper option allows you to jump around…

Disney World on a Budget: Dining Plan

Last week I started a series about doing Disney World on a Budget. I covered their Special Offers and using Disney gift cards to pay for your trip. In this post we’ll be covering just the dining plan. Some people love the dining plan, some people avoid it, and others may not realize what it…

Cut your cable and internet bill

If you’ve got cable TV or internet, I’m sure you’ve seen your bill creep up over time. After the promotional period expires you’re stuck with whatever the latest price is that they’ve got to offer. You can go out to their website and see all the great deals they have to offer…to new customers only….