This may seem like a funny thing to ask, but would you feel comfortable buying a large appliance such as a washing machine or fridge-freezer from Amazon? [Read more…]

Living on some sort of a budget is what most of us are used to. There are times, however, when we may be tempted to stretch that budget for the latest gadget that is just too good to ignore. But are these new and improved gadgets really worth the extra money? [Read more…]

Ok, it is the beginning of a new week and I want to try my best to cut back my spending. It’s not that I spend a lot of money, but I am starting to annoy myself with the little, unnecessary things that I keep picking up. So, as it is the beginning of a new week I am going to tighten my purse strings, stop spending and start saving! [Read more…]

Money saving opportunities are abundant at home, but modern motorists spend a great deal of time on the road. Turning your attention toward transportation spending can uncover squandered savings, amidst legitimate automotive expenditures. [Read more…]

Living in a world where everything we desire can be ours with just a few clicks of a button, can be both thrilling and terrifying! We get the thrill of having so much to choose from at such great prices, but we also have the terrifying thought of having to pay for it all.

In this ‘have it now’ culture where people have become so accustomed to using credit to get the items that they want instantly, I do worry that many people lose out on the feeling of joy and satisfaction that can be had when you save up the money to buy these items instead.

I really don’t want my kids to fall into the same trap, and this is why I’m trying hard to teach my kids the joy of saving up their pocket money to buy the things that they want.

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