Tag: saving money

By Kelly Hodges With gasoline prices eking up over the $4 mark, filling up the tank has become an excruciating experience.  And while public transportation, carpooling,...

By Kelly Hodges Net Worth = Assets (what you own) – Liabilities (what you owe) Calculating net worth is essentially synthesizing all aspects of your personal finances...

By Kelly Hodges There’s no getting around it, the cost of food eats up a big chunk of the budget.  On average 12.7% of household spending...

By Kelly Hodges Saving money on a single purchase is great, but saving money month after month is even better!  Bills that recur each month often...

By Kelly Hodges Let’s be honest, no one likes to budget.  The word “budget” itself evokes feelings of self-deprivation, sacrifice, and restriction.  It’s akin to dieting-...

By Kelly Hodges This month we’re getting back to basics and taking a look at some of personal finance’s most important fundamentals.  For people across all...

By Kelly Hodges Imagine getting in your car and starting to drive, with no particular destination in mind.  How do you know if you are going...

By Kelly Hodges Each Sunday, I browse through the ads in my local newspaper over a cup of coffee.   This process usually yields a handful...

By Kelly Hodges This year, consumers are being more diligent than ever in making sure that the deals they snag are indeed the best deals available. ...

By Kelly Hodges For some reason, the word frugal has a negative connotation associated with it.  Being frugal has been equated with being cheap, even though...