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How Your Local Library Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars A Year

Gone are the days when the image of a library is of an older librarian hushing everyone in sight. Today, the library is known as the place to go for family events, free yoga, and DVD rentals. The local library for many people, especially those that View Post

How to Save Money Without Coupons

Most of us like the idea of saving money. If there was a way for you to save even more on the things you need to buy anyway, would you want to do it? Saving money can be a little time consuming depending on which methods you use but the savings can View Post

5 Ways to Save Money at Kroger

If you want to save money on groceries, you should be shopping at Kroger! Not only are the prices lower than what you'd find at Whole Foods or Publix, but they have a wide selection, including store-brand organic and non-GMO foods! If you know a View Post

5 Fun Ways to Budget

Managing your budget does not need to be a giant headache. There are lots of great ways to budget that are fun and easy. You can take any of the many approaches to budgeting and turn it into an enjoyable experience by using these 5 fun ways to View Post

The One Little Money Trick that Helps Me Save Cash

I’m more of a spender than a saver.  It’s something I have always struggled with when it comes to managing my money.  I’m getting so much better at this, but it’s always been hard for me to just have a little cash on hand for emergencies because I View Post

Save Money for Christmas – 7 Ways to Get Started Now

Now is the perfect time to make a plan to save money for Christmas!  Christmas is an easy time to blow the budget! There is always a last minute gift to buy, an idea that catches your eye for your significant other or child, and an endless string of View Post

Crossing The Finish Line-Adaptu Financial Shape-Up Contest

We’ve reached the finish line in the Adaptu Financial Shape-Up Contest and I can’t rave enough about all of the great information and services Adaptu has provided me with on our financial journey.  I’ve learned so many great budgeting tips and how to View Post

Adaptu Financial Shape-Up- September Check In

  Well, September is nearly over and it’s time for another update on our journey to saving for a family vacation for next summer.  As I mentioned in my last post, we had a couple of financial hurdles to tackle in August, and that really View Post

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