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What Are The Best Things To Buy In August?

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 23, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When it comes to finding the best deals, it’s best to look for items in a specific month. We all know about some major deals on Black Friday, but deals happen all year long. Here is a look at what you should be buying this month.

The Cost of Tutoring Your Child

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 21, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When your child struggles in school, your instinct is to help them. In some cases, that works. When the child has homework you don’t understand, or even know, outside help is necessary. Tutoring is a useful tool to help your child overcome struggles in their studies. There are a few options you can consider.

Changing Your Diet To Save You Money

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 16, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When you walk into the store, it’s easy to stock up on cheap ramen or macaroni and cheese boxes. They are quick to make and easy on the budget. Unfortunately, those foods are so processed that they do more damage than good. When trying to shop healthy, we get scared by the high price tags. […]

Saving Money With a CSA

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 14, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When looking for ways to cut down on our grocery bill, we usually rely on age-old methods. We look for sales, use coupons, and buy in bulk. Sometimes those methods mean we eat a lot of processed foods. Getting fresh food that is affordable can be difficult. That is why I wanted to share with […]

Bestow Insurance: Pros and Cons

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 9, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

One of the wonderful things about the increasing power of computing is the ability of big data to transform how personal finance is done. Companies such as Uber and Airbnb have changed how taxis are run and how your house is rented. This radical change is also found in the insurance industry. Life insurance markets […]

Enjoying A Hobby Without It Taking Over

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 7, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy a hobby that sort of takes over your living space? I am an avid knitter and I quickly found myself stashing yarn all over my home. It became a bit overwhelming when I tried to clean house and kept finding yarn balls in odd places and then tried to figure out where […]

Save Money With Tax-Free Weekend

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 2, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When I lived in North Carolina, we had a tax-free weekend. That is until August of 2017. I moved to South Carolina in July of 2018 and learned they still had a tax-free weekend for back to school shopping. It made me happy because any little bit I can save on is helpful. I decided […]

Adjusting Your Budget For The Month Of August

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 31, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When creating a budget, the best thing you can do is review it as the seasons change. With August, you are prepping for back to school shopping and you have taken your vacations. This is the time to clean out the closets and buy clothes for cooler weather. There is a lot to consider with […]

6 Things You Should Know About Renting Space On Airbnb

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 26, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Airbnb is a hot topic for making extra income. It sounds appealing and can be a great way to help get out of debt. Many people jump right in and struggle to make it work. Rather than do that, I want to give you some things to think about.

Make Your Couples Trip To New Orleans Affordable

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 24, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

After months (or years) of saving, your vacation savings are almost ready. Time to celebrate an anniversary or birthday with your partner. Ask anyone where you should go and they will say New Orleans. It’s a hot bed of excitement and culture. Even though you have the savings ready to go, you don’t want to […]