Cheap Date Night Ideas for Couples on a Budget
A lot of people ask if it’s possible to get out and have fun as a couple when you’re watching your spending and prioritizing saving and debt payoff. The answer is, “Yes!” It may take a different approach to date night, but trying new things together is worth the extra planning. First, check out your…
Read More4 Thrifty Tips to Treat Yourself When You’re on a Budget
Are you concerned that living on a budget means there’s no room for special treats? Having a plan and goals for our money often means reducing overspending, so we can achieve stable finances and security. However, there are ways to treat yourself even when on a budget. Here are some tips for how to treat…
Read MoreFun, Frugal & Budget-Friendly Family Activities
Having fun with the family is a must, but how can you do that on a budget? We’re sharing engaging and memorable ideas for having family fun while going easy on your wallet. 1. Focus on the important things about family activities. The important things about family activities are: Spending quality time together Sharing an…
Read MoreJanna’s Story: Freedom to Travel
Meet Janna, a licensed social worker who lives in Texas and loves to travel. What do you do? I work for 2-1-1 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE, doing outreach and education about 2-1-1 services. I love my work. Every day is different, and there are different topics and coalitions that the community focuses on. I actually heard about…
Read MoreImportance of Celebrating Savings Successes & Milestones
Celebrations come in many shapes and sizes. We celebrate big special events in our lives like birthdays, new jobs, and weddings. We also have smaller celebrations, like a fist pump after a successful presentation or maybe an ice cream treat to mark the beginning of summer. Celebrations are important. They mark occasions, and those…
Read More4 Reasons To Budget For Fun Activities & How To Do It
Just wanna have fun? And healthy finances? And live within a budget? Is that a thing? Well, yes. It’s a thing. You can have fun and have healthy finances and live within a budget. You should budget for fun activities While a budget may seem restrictive, it really provides you with a lot of freedom.…
Read MoreSummer Bucket List: 7 Tips for Thrifty Travel
Do you have a summertime bucket list? If not, this is a great time to make one. Sit yourself and/or your family down and brainstorm about a special activity each of you would like to do this summer. These can be trips or even some local highlights you want to explore. After you’ve prioritized and…
Read MoreMaria’s Story: $100 Saved from Every Paycheck
Meet Maria, a social worker assistant with Tribal Child Protective Services. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Phoenix, Arizona. What do you do? My husband is a construction worker and I’m a social worker assistant with Tribal CPS. I enjoy being able to work with kids and help them through problems. What…
Read MoreIntentional Spending: What Is It & How Does It Help You?
Mindfulness. Intentionality. Focus. Centering. We often hear these words as tools to help us zoom in on what really matters, be aware of what is going on, and bring some calm to our perspective. Did you know these words can also apply to making a spending plan (budget) and the choices it involves? Because the…
Read MoreHow To Set Achievable Savings Goals Through Major & Bite-Sized Savings Goals
Did you know the simple task of setting a goal improves the likelihood you’ll achieve it? That’s true of savings goals too. But how do you set achievable savings goals? Making a goal specific and measurable and setting a timeframe to achieve a goal allows us to see if we’re on track. Plus, it gives…
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