Category Archives: Saving & Spending

Whether you own a home based business or a business that employs 1,000 employees, your goal is always to make as much money as possible. This is exactly why you’re in business. Just like your home expenses, a business is no different and in order to save money, it requires motivation and a lot of smart purchasing and negotiating. If you’re like most business owners, your drive to......

Sesame Street, purveyors of responsible lesson teaching and other helpful advice for kids, is teaming up with PNC Bank to teach kids basic financial lessons at an early age, so they can take those lessons into adulthood. Sesame Street plans to teach kids about saving, charitable contributions, and working to support one’s financial plans. PNC Bank will distribute materials at its branches fo......

Everyone has heard the talk about debt consolidation loans and other “debt solutions” but here are 5 truly easy tips that anyone can use to save money and get on track to a healthy financial standing. 1) Take Lunch to Work Bringing a lunch instead of buying it will not only save money it is usually a much healthier option also. A bag lunch can be made for a fraction of t......

Energy Efficient from the Ground Up Log homes are typically associated with quaint, isolated locations. These hidden getaways are normally seen as more of a retreat than a living space. But, with the trend of going green rising and continuing to rise, energy saving log homes are making their ways into more populated locations. With building resources available, like Mountain Creations Log Ho......

Those who endeavor to learn all there is to learn about saving gas will be better off at the end of the day than those who don’t. If you really care about how much you are spending on gas, then take the time to learn all there is to learn on saving gas. Yes, it will not only save you gas, but also save you a lot of money in the process, if you can learn how to really save gas. One of ......

Saving money is something everyone likes to do. For people who are struggling financially, saving money means that they will not have to do without. When you have more to spend, you just are able to save more! Even if you don’t have to watch your budget, saving money is very rewarding. Shopping – most people shop every week, with these tips, you won’t be spending as much: ......

No matter how much money you have saving when you can makes you feel good. And in these tough economic times saving is not only a pleasure, it is a must. The good news is that you can save on every purchase you make. Believe it or not, every single item cycles through various times of the year that it is on sale. Some items are usually on sale during a particular month or holiday and others ......

Any expert would tell you to sit down and analysis your current spending habit before considering any money saving ideas and tips. You should do a budget of all your income and expenses and see how much money you have left at the end of the month. Armed with your spending information you should then consider the money saving tips below. Keep a record of how much you should be saving next mon......

Why do so many people save so little? The answers are both simple and complex. It’s not really so much about the money for most of us–it’s about convenience. We’re over-worked, constantly battling the clock, and in urgent need of what we think ought to be entertainment or reward. Saving, on the other hand, is something that requires organization, discipline, and calmn......

There are many ways to save money on a day to day basis, but to consistently save money over time there are some steps that you can take. At the end of the year, these steps can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars depending on your spending habits and your current debt situation. Here are five steps to help you save money: 1. Create a budget By creating a budget you designate where......