When I was younger, I used to think life was going to be so much easier as an adult. I’d be free to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and buy anything I wanted. What I’ve learned is I can eat ice cream anytime I want, and nobody is controlling my bedtime, but the costs of being an adult sometimes control my life. …
Can you believe we are nearly halfway through summer? I feel like Memorial Day was just a few days ago and I’m already seeing posts about back to school. I just want summer to slow down so I can savor it. Now that I have admitted that summer is slipping away, I can also admit I haven’t made any plans for the 4th of July.…
Have you ever heard someone joke about how much they’ve spent on a hobby? Just this morning a relative joked about how much it cost her to grow a few potatoes (about $1 each if you are wondering). She did say the boost from doing it made her very happy; isn’t that what a hobby is all about? What is Your Commitment Level? There…
As you know, BillCutterz has recently celebrated 10 years of saving money for its customers. We are very proud of this milestone and look forward to the next 10 years of helping people save money on their monthly bills. We’ve published money-saving tips on our blog since 2010 and have shared tips from our favorite bloggers, too. Are There Any New Tips? We keep…
This has been weighing on my mind lately, too late for our Midwestern states, but still an important topic. I just moved away from the coast, so hurricanes aren’t much of a concern for me anymore but flooding still is. And in many parts of the country, snow can wreak all kinds of havoc, too. Hurricane season officially starts on June 1, so its time…
Do your eyes glaze over when you hear the word budget or frugal? Many people think that things related to saving money are boring. I’ve said before that I’m a bit of a nerd about budgets and money saving, so I’m going to share my excitement. Frugal Isn’t a Four-Letter Word Duh, it’s six. But the point I’m trying to make is that it…
Every month I get a series of bills, and they all tend to be about the same each month. My utility, internet, and tv subscriptions are all predictable within a few dollars. My electricity is billed on a rolling average, so it doesn’t fluctuate a huge amount either. Most people probably have the same experience, and as long as the variations aren’t extreme, won’t question…
Of course, parenting is always expensive, but summer brings its own set of costs. Back in my day, it was more common to have a mother who was able to stay home with the kids, so summer just meant more time with them. These days that is more the exception than the rule. So, what are parents supposed to do? What Does Summer Cost?…
Time and money have one thing in common, once spent you can’t get either one back. You can always earn more money, but there is only so much time available. So how much do you value time? Is there a way to increase your valuable time? Time for Math Setting a dollar value on your time should be pretty simple, it’s what you earn…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about planning summer vacations, and I neglected the concept of a staycation. Yes, that is exactly what it sounds like, a vacation where you stay at home. There are a few reasons you might choose a staycation, and I’ll cover them here. I also have some tips to help you really enjoy it. Why Stay at Home? You…
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