It's finally here. My first Budget Friday submission. For anyone wondering what this is all about, you can check out my original post and call to action here. Well, let's get right to it! Budget Background and Goals They have been going through the Budgeting Basics Series here on iHB, and tracked their income and expenses for the month of June. I asked a few questions about their … [Read more...] about Budget Fridays: Submission 1
5 Ways To Stop Wasting Money Today
One of the problems I've seen with getting on a budget and saving money is the fact that it seems to take a while to get started. You have to go through all of your spending and actually cut a few things. Well, you can start saving today with a few quick decisions. And the impact can be pretty big over time. Here are 5 ways you can stop wasting money today! Cut out your morning latte. It's … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Stop Wasting Money Today
Mrs. iHB: How To Save Money – Kids Clothing
When you get pregnant there are many things that run through your mind, SO many things to be excited for, nervous for and plan for. I know I started planning the nursery immediately, and the first thing I did when I found out we were having a boy was buy him this onesie. (There are little socks with Harleys on them to go with it ;) ) This thing was on clearance at BabyGap for like … [Read more...] about Mrs. iHB: How To Save Money – Kids Clothing
You Don’t Need a New Car
As I've been sifting through the blogosphere, I'm finding more and more that people are afraid of automobiles. And I get it. I used to be there. When I was 16 years old, I bought an old, crappy car for $1600 and it lasted less than a year. I didn't even know where the oil dipstick was in the engine bay. It wouldn't start after a while and I ended up selling it to a friend because I had inherited … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need a New Car
Mrs. iHB: Saving Money in the Kitchen – Chicken
Hello Blogosphere! Mrs. iHB here. This post is for the more domestically inclined among us (or not, it will save you money to learn some of the arts of domesticity!) This kitchen tip has got to be the biggest money saving item in my food budget. We only get $300 a month for food and I try to feed our family as wholey and organically as possible. I believe that food is medicine and while it may … [Read more...] about Mrs. iHB: Saving Money in the Kitchen – Chicken
How I Blew Through $100,000 Before I Turned 21
Dollar by dollar, I managed to unload over $100,000 in less than three years. I am pretty sure I kept a few retailers in business and helped pay for a few mall fast food employees' college tuition with the way I blew through my cash. Now, I did not earn any of this money, mind you. I actually received it in a lump sum at age 18. How Did I Get It? It's actually a sad story how I received the … [Read more...] about How I Blew Through $100,000 Before I Turned 21