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Getting Ready for Tax Day

Tax Day is looming, and I’m sure many of you are concerned about it. This year the 15th falls on a Saturday, so we have until the 17th to file. Now is the time to start getting organized for filing. Gather Your Paperwork I have a decorative box on my desk that all my tax-related paperwork goes into during the year. At the end…

Affordable Tips For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is your chance to go all out and show your love for someone special, right? Having an affordable Valentine’s Day celebration is the best way to show your love. Here are some tips to help you plan an evening for two or a party with your friends. Skip the Roses Roses are going to be marked up to about double their regular…

What to Buy in February and March

What to Buy in February and March Retail runs in a very predictable cycle of sales and clearance. If you keep track of it, you can save money. If you don’t want to keep track, just keep reading our blog, we will do it for you. Today I’ll break down the best savings for February and March. Food and Beverages February is National Canned…

Creating a Budget 101

This is Budgeting 101 for all of you who have never created or used a budget before. Many people think a budget is limiting, but creating one will free you. You will have more time to focus on other things if your money plan is working right. And you’ll worry less about money if you control it instead of letting it control you. It’s…

Budget Tune-up for the New Year

Budget Tune-up for the New Year I know, budget is a dirty word to lots of people. But even a basic one can help you control your money instead of having it control you. This week is a quick post about the budget you already have and how to give it a tune-up to work better for you. I’ll cover how to budget from scratch…

New Year’s Eve Can Be Budget-Friendly

New Year’s Eve Can Be Budget-Friendly The end of the year is fast approaching, and it is time to start thinking about how to ring in the New Year. There is a lot of pressure to celebrate in a big way and that usually means big money. But there are lots of ways to celebrate and stay money smart. Stay Home or Go Out?…

Christmas and Hanukah Tips Part 2

This is Part 2 of our helpful tips for Christmas & Hanukah! It expands a few ideas from last week and adds a few more. Christmas and Hanukah fall right together this year; Hanukah starts on the 24th of December and runs through January 1st, 2017. Your List is How Long? Last week I suggested talking to the family about limiting giving, either…

December Shopping Tips

Christmas and Hanukah will be here before you know it, and it can be a hard season to stay focused on your budget. We have taken the time to round up some shopping and gift giving tips to help you stay on track. Plan Your Gift List The most important step is to make a spending plan for the season. Write down everyone you…

Tips for Buying, Selling, and Trading In Vehicles

Buying a new (or new to you) car is exciting and nerve-wracking, but Billcutterz is here to help. We have collected some of the best tips from around the web to help you get the best deal possible. There are also some ideas here to maximize your trade-in or outright sale of your old vehicle. Budget First Yes, budget is a scary word, but it is the most…

Can You Live Without Cable TV?

Cable prices keep rising, but your income probably isn’t keeping pace. So what can you do about it? There are many ways to save money on TV, ranging from dropping cable programming altogether to dropping to a basic level of service. Here are some tips to maximize your viewing for the minimum amount of money. Now let’s figure out if you can live without…