Putting Yourself Through College is No Longer an Option
Some 3.5 billion people are financially illiterate around the world.
Don’t Go Breaking My Bank: 8 Valentine Dates for College Kids
Everyone wants to make this time of year special, but on a budget it’s difficult to do something more romantic than dinner and a movie. If only you knew someone that could come up with some good ideas for you… Oh, wait! You do! Here are some things to consider before compromising your budget, even if they may be worth it. These are red hot classics. Get your strike on at the bowling alley.…
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Planning for Success: With Meals
You’ve heard the famous saying, “failing to plan is planning to fail”, which is true for all aspects of life. Are you trying to eat healthier or maybe save some money and not eat out all the time? Then you should plan for success by creating a meal plan that helps you in your pockets and your waistline.
The first thing you need to do is create a master grocery list full of the basics that should…
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Out With the New, In With the Old Got a stain, pull on your boyfriend's sweater, or scuff on your favorite shoes? Don't rush to throw it away and have it replaced, following some of these tips may save you the time & hassle! Courtesy of: Alight
#TBT Saving Money During Spring Break
It’s Throwback Thursday! (or Throwback Tipsday) With Spring Break coming up we thought we’d share an oldie, but goodie post about tips for saving money on Spring Break that are still applicable today! https://moneytoolsforlife.wordpress.com/2012/03/ If you have any helpful tips that you think we have missed please feel free to share them in the comment section below!
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Five Holiday Hacks To Do This December
We keep stressing the importance of saving during the holiday season, but we genuinely can’t stress it enough. This time of year is always the most chaotic on budgets. Here at The EDSA Group, we’ve put together a few holiday hacks that are easy to do, and ingenious to use! Gift cards are awesome, huh? But you know what’s not awesome? Forgetting how much you spent on that gift card your boss gave…
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Make Valentine’s Day Special…even on a Budget
Go to the park. Play Monopoly with music in the background. All the way through, and no cheating! Thrift shop Work community service together Go on a ghost hunt. This link is essential. http://www.wikihow.com/Conduct-a-Ghost-Hunt Learn how to play pool. Go to a nature center. Buy two lottery tickets and dream aloud of where you would go. At home spa night Arcade night Attend a poetry reading…
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And By That Special Someone, You Mean Your Wallet
Take a hard look at the situation Break down your expenses. Identify spending areas. Easy on the spending Killing the bill overtime http://lifehacker.com/5823762/a-bill-by-bill-guide-to-saving-money-on-your-monthly-expenses Stretch a few meals Avalanche! Reduce your credit card interest rate Ask for extensions and payment plans…
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