Whether we like it or not, insurance cover is here to stay. No matter what insurance cover you need – whether it’s for your house, your car, your pet, your health or even your life, they are part and parcel of our lives, despite being a severe drain on our wallets. But take heart, I’m… Read More »
Lockdowns can be a pain. But folks from around the world including those in Canada and New Zealand are discovering that lockdowns might just have a positive side to it, assuming that jobs remain. Without the usual spending outlets of dining out in restaurants, bars, cinemas, concerts, salons and theaters other than on essentials like… Read More »
With an increasing number of locations facing lockdowns, you’ll be thinking about what food supplies you should have at hand in case you need to self isolate. You’ll probably have to keep your visits to the supermarket to the absolute minimum to safeguard your health. I have compiled a practical list of foods and other… Read More »
Americans, like people all over the world, are now living in very uncertain times. Not only is our health at stake, the stock market and the housing market are both also under threat. Many are feeling uncertain about their income and even their job security. If there is any time to practice frugality, the time… Read More »
With many locations under lockdown in the ongoing pandemic and the tightening of financial belts due to the economic downturn, this is the perfect time to try your hand at making these scrumptious recipes that are both healthy and kind to your wallet. To be on the safe side, one mustn’t assume commercially-prepared food deliveries… Read More »
We live in a world that is money-oriented. Do you realize we are being conditioned to pay for all the things we want? So much so, we sometimes forget that we can actually get free things some of the time. You may be familiar with some of these freebie ideas. However, there are some new… Read More »
Many times, when our financial future doesn’t appear as rosy as we’d like it to be, it’s because we forget to have money checkpoints to measure our progress. I have compiled some of the most common money questions we should be consistently asking ourselves and they act as your financial thermometer to measure the health… Read More »
With the coming of Spring, it’s time for you and your family to take advantage of the warm sunshine and dust off the last trace of winter. This amazing collection of 48 fun and frugal ideas will give you that much-needed impetus to enjoy this special time of the year without blowing your budget. With… Read More »
What frugal actions did we take to save $2,300 recently? The truth is – it has gotten more challenging as the years pass no thanks to inflation. In this post, I’ll share how our family made great savings recently just by doing these 11 things. Saving Tactic #1 We often make use of a local… Read More »
Valentine’s Day. Is it possible to show your loved ones you care the frugal way? With a few simple tweaks, it won’t cost you the earth, promise. You CAN enjoy this special day with peace of mind with these inspiring money saving ideas. Ready? #1 The Message It’s not how costly or impressive the Valentine… Read More »