We all know how convenient it is to have a vehicle. You can practically get to any place, anytime when you have a car. But while it is very convenient to own a vehicle, it can also be very costly.  Aside from having to purchase vehicle insurance, you will have to spend for the maintenance […]

If you want to see the entire United States but think you can’t afford it, please think again. If you know how to travel creatively and where to find the best deals, you can travel all around the USA on even the tiniest of budgets. Travel America on $50 a day Travel expert Nomadic Matt […]

A courier service is the best way to ensure any parcels you need delivering arrive on time to the correct destination. However, sometimes they can be quite expensive and out of your budget, especially for small businesses and individuals sending just one or two items to far away destinations. Thankfully, for the budget conscious there […]

Weddings can be an incredibly stressful time as you have to plan all of the tiny little details, carefully considering friends and family along the way. But one of the biggest pressures you can face as a bride or groom is the financial costs, as these can soon mount up as you start adding bits […]

Insurance. Yuck. Who wants to spend more time researching insurance options online. Everyone says basically the same thing anyway, right? Best rates. Best service. Yada, yada, yada. The problem is, because most people don’t shop around and pay attention to their own policy, they make tons of mistakes when buying. Here are just a few […]

If you’ve ever wondered how to eat well and stay on budget while traveling for business, you are not alone. Many frequent travelers experience indigestion of both the belly and the bank account while jetting from one city to the next, attending meeting after meeting. Often, it is hard to find time for a healthy […]

If you’ve ever done any research on financial freedom you’ve likely come across the terms “emergency fund” or “rainy day fund”. Essentially it means to have money put aside in an account to save for one of those days you need it. While experts go back and forth on exactly how much you should save, […]

There are basically two different types of mortgages, a conventional and government insured loans such as a VA, an FHA or Fannie Mae. Within the two there are other variables to consider. For instance, how long you want to own the home. If it’s a starter home and you are planning on a family an adjustable […]

So-called ways to save money are in no short supply. For this post, we decided to narrow the list down to buying habits and their relationship with long-term savings. Being a careful, practical, and proactive consumer will help to reduce unnecessary spending in the long run, as the following examples show: Car buying The kind […]

If you’re going to be out on the roads in your vehicle, it doesn’t take a genius to know that having car insurance is essential. Not just for legal reasons but to ensure you’re protected should you get into an accident or need to make a claim. With this though, it’s also the case that […]

It doesn’t matter how good you’re at planning – there’s always the chance that you’ll find yourself a little strapped for cash when unexpected expenses arise. Though an emergency savings fund is always your best bet, research shows that more than one quarter of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. So what do you do […]