Category Archives: Money

These posts are about using money wisely. Ways to save money (coupons, good deals)

No Longer Free

Posted on May 7, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

If you think your paycheck doesn’t go as far as it used to, you’d be right, and inflation is only one of the reasons.  It seems there are some things you used to get for free that you now have… Read More »

Groceries vs. Clothes and Accessories

Posted on March 6, 2012, written by Megin | Leave a comment

When it comes to shopping I love a great deal, especially when it comes to clothes, shoes and accessories.  While I will mention some tips on shopping and other fun things, I’ll first talk about our everyday expenses like going… Read More »

Red flags that show you may be in financial trouble

Posted on February 14, 2012, written by John | Leave a comment

It seems that the national economic turndown happened suddenly, catching most people, in and out of the government, unaware of what was happening.  It doesn’t seem it should have taken us by surprise.  So, what should we look at to… Read More »

Do It Yourself?

Posted on December 2, 2011, written by John | Leave a comment

While I was in the service and visiting my parents while on leave, my Mom told me about a plumbing problem that my Dad tried to fix. Turns out that somehow or other he tried to loosen some pipes and… Read More »

Easy Ways to Start Saving Money

Posted on November 7, 2011, written by John | Leave a comment

Everyone (alright, most people) knows that we’re supposed to start a savings account.  So how do we do that when we have more month left at the end of our money?  In a nutshell, do things like: Have a set… Read More »