Trying to balance the cost of living with tuition, car payments, and basic living needs while you are going to school can be tricky. With all of the different expenses students are responsible for, it is often necessary to cut back on some items and get creative with your budget. Setting ground rules and goals […]
Times are tough. Most people find themselves tightening their belts in more than one area of their lives, and leisurely activities are usually the first to go. The economic downturn doesn’t have to mean all work and no play, though. All that’s needed for a thrifty week of fun is a few dollars and a […]
Listen, it’s always hard to talk about finances. Never is someone in a position where they feel like they have “too much money.” People are always trying to increase their earning potential, maximize savings, and eventually settle down somewhere with a nice picketed fence, a golden retriever named Bud, and a happy family. However, many […]
Christmas Cards 1. Send letters. If you regularly send Christmas cards, think about sending letters instead. With that extra cash saved, you can include an extra picture in every letter or just save the money to buy yourself a Christmas gift. 2. Send post cards. You can also send post cards to save on postage. […]
These mixed drinks are always very popular among the ladies at our house: Mind Eraser 2 ounces Vodka, 2 ounces Kahlua, 2 ounces Tonic water In a rocks glass pour vodka, the Kahlua and then the tonic water. Serve with a straw. Limona Corona 16 ounces Corona (one bottle), 1 ounces Bacardi Limon Open Corona. […]