The Budget

When her previous car suddenly stopped running, our thrifty author had to find another within her budget. In this article, she shares her best tips for getting a sweet deal on a used car.

When money is tight or your financial circumstances have changed, speaking to your creditors can help you buy enough time to get through the crisis.

There are two things that make all the difference in the world during the holidays and into the New Year. 1) Making a budget and 2) Sticking to it.

Creating a budget is actually pretty easy.  Figure out how much is coming in and how much is going out. Sticking to the budget? That’s the tough part.

Lots of experts give tips about reducing discretionary spending but what about fixed expenses? You can free up a lot of money by reducing your monthly output.

If you’re not running your home like a business, you should be. This includes keeping detailed financial records and performing audits of your budget.

Trying to get a handle on your budget? Start out by implementing a spending freeze to provide a foundation for the changes you want to make.