Archives for Savings & Budgets - Page 2
A tutorial on 529 college savings plans
My financial advisor scheduled my midyear review for tomorrow. In addition to our general discussion, I told her that I needed advice on 529 plans and saving for Sam's college…
The Importance of Tracking Expenses
The other day I helped a friend establish a budget. We did what most people do and set up categories that were meaningful to him and filled in either known…
Fast food decisions
I've been diligently tracking my finances lately to try and control my spending. Money is tight and we need to cut back, and the first place to do that is…
Vlog: Implementing a Budget
Good evening, Queercents readers. As you will recall from my previous post on building a budget, so this week is of course information on how to implement a budget, plus…
How to play the drugstore game
For the past few months I've been playing the drugstore game. When playing this game, I get pretty competitive trying to get the most stuff for free. The rules…
Clipping coupons: 5 ways to master the art of couponing
I've been couponing since January and I must say it's addictive. In the right combination of sales and coupons you can get tons of stuff for free or cheap.…
How TV Informs My Financial Management Strategy
Two summers ago I gave our household a financial makeover. I spent the entire August long weekend sorting out our various financial papers and bills into piles while watching…
When it’s Not About the Money
I'm a big fan of the budget, which Planners euphemistically call a 'œcash flow plan'. I'm not rigid about it but I like to have a reasonable, conscious target to…
Mindfulness Saves Money
It's been four weeks now so it can't be a fluke! A little inspiration and some mindfulness has saved us $250/month on our food budget. Recently I read about a…
How Much Does it Cost to Feed a Family of Four?
In February 2007 we adopted two kids (then ages 9 and 11) and I decided at the last minute to take parental leave. It was an unplanned move and…