Stay-cations are a great way to become a tourist in your own community. They save money and allow you the opportunity to get out and explore many local treasures.

If a couple can communicate openly about money, chances are they can communicate about anything.

Life is full of transitions and change for all of us, but are especially prominent for our military service members and their families. The transition from civilian to military life when joining the military and then the transition back again after retirement can have its own unique challenges. These particular...

A yard sale is often a win-win for both buyer and seller, but planning is essential whether you’re hosting the yard sale or out looking for bargains.

Clothing is one of the largest spending temptations that we have. The desire to look your best for a special occasion or while at work or school is natural. However, there are many ways to maintain a stylish and up-to-date wardrobe while still being conscious of your monthly budget.

In order to make financial security a reality, you need to take the first step of setting financial priorities.

Often when looking for things to beat summer boredom, the expenses can start to add up. But, there are many low cost, low budget ideas to beat summer boredom. This is the first of a two-part episode sharing low-cost summer boredom busters.

Summer activities can be very costly, and with the kiddos complaining of boredom, it’s a great time to think about how you can save a few dollars. In episode 8, I shared the first 13 tips from a list of 25 boredom-busting ideas. This episode picks up from tip number 14.

Discussing the difference between wants and needs with your child is especially important during the teen years when self identity often hinges on having the latest greatest and most expensive new fad. It’s a tricky but important conversation, and it’s never too early to start talking to your kiddos about distinguishing between their wants and needs.

From June until mid- to late October, the Farmers’ Market is a great place to find local fresh fruits and vegetables. The excitement at the farmers’ market might tempt you to overspend. Just like shopping at the grocery store, remember your grocery needs and budget when visiting the market.

Part 1 in Episode 11 discussed budget tips for shopping your local farmers’ market. One of those was developing your shopping list prior to going to the market. Today, I cover this in more in detail.