There are lots of ways to actively make money (see my post 6 ways to make money from home), but another way you can take good care of your money and potentially make money is to choose the right kind of bank. Today I’m going to compare online and traditional banks so that you can decide […]
This easy mango salsa is a great way to add flavor to a bunch of different recipes! We like to put it on top of grilled chicken, but it’s also great on pork tacos or for simply using as a tortilla chip dip. PrintMango Salsa Ingredients2 cups diced mango (about 2 mangoes) 1/4 cup diced […]
We’re all looking for ways to cut our budget, but there comes a point when you start to wonder just how much you can cut! One way to reduce your monthly costs and save money over the course of the year is to find a way to save money on utilities. This doesn’t mean turning […]
From time to time a reader will send me a question that I could answer on my own, but that I think would be worthwhile to share with the whole Southern Savers community of reader. Recently I got the following question from a reader: “I want our grocery budget to be $100 per week for […]
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love Girl Scout cookies? You may not love all the flavors, but there’s bound to be at least one variety to suit everyone. The only bad thing about Girl Scout cookies is you can’t get them year-round, which is why I started looking for ways to make homemade […]
It’s the beginning of a new year, which is when many people make goals regarding their finances (for more, see how to set yearly goals). Maybe you’ve already got a solid budget and have plans to set aside money for vacation and Christmas. You’re ready for the next step in growing your finances. Why not […]
It’s a new year, which means you might be looking to tweak your budget and find some extra ways to save money. There may be big ways you can adjust your budget, but if you can find several small ways, sometimes that can be just as meaningful. There are at least 8 bills you can […]
Imagine never needing to run out and buy a last minute gift again—that’s the joy of having a gift closet. It also relieves any anxiety about whether or not you can afford to give a gift for an occasion, because you get the added bonus of knowing you got amazing deals on all the presents […]
Sometimes it’s fun to try something new! In this case, it’s gluten-free and vegan molasses cookies. That means there’s no gluten (obviously), but also no butter or eggs. This is not how I usually bake, so it seemed a little strange at first, but it came out really well! Notes: -Instead of an egg, I […]
