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Tips for a Budget-Friendly Vacation

2017-09-07T07:14:40-04:00September 7th, 2017|Blog|

Labor Day was fast approaching, and I decided I wanted to plan a last-minute getaway. Yet even just two nights at a hotel plus a few excursions would set me back a couple hundred dollars. Knowing my future savings goals, I began to reconsider and decided to take a more frugal day trip. With good planning, [...]

Saving on Your Favorite Summer Fun

2016-11-22T21:57:28-05:00July 7th, 2016|Blog|

Between hitting the beach, barbequing, or going to the zoo, summer can be an expensive time of year. Instead of scaling back on your favorite activities, consider these tips for saving money while still enjoying some traditional summer pastimes. Be a smart sunscreen shopper. You don't need to buy expensive name-brand sunscreen to protect your [...]

Saving for College vs. Retirement

2023-09-21T15:54:47-04:00May 14th, 2015|Retirement, Saving for College|

When budgeting each month, many parents face a trade off between saving for retirement versus saving for your children’s college education. In this trade off, retirement savings may be partially or entirely sacrificed for your children’s future — a valiant decision in the short term that may have serious long-term implications. With this in mind, [...]