In this day and age, so many of us are seeking financial wellness. It’s a dominant subject in our society and plays a key role in how we live and work. But what is it? Financial wellness is about learning how to effectively manage your expenses. It refers to the overall health of your monetary situation as it relates …
Budget Royale: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Gaming
Video games were a staple in my home when I was growing up. I loved the gaming experience, whether it was learning to play Madden with my dad or mashing buttons to try and beat my brothers in games like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. As I’ve grown, so has my gaming experience. There have been innovations like online gaming, …
Crawfish Boils on a Budget
When the temperature finally starts getting back into the 70s, leaves are turning green, and king cakes are filling grocery store shelves, you can bet that many Louisianians are getting excited. These indications can only mean one thing. But wait, what is that one thing? Baseball season? Mardi Gras? Comfortable weather? While “all of the above” is a perfectly acceptable …
How to Make the Most Out of Couponing
Are you tired of looking at your grocery receipt and wishing the final amount was lower? We’ve always felt the same way—that’s why we always recommend using coupons. Couponing is a great way to help whittle down that large monthly cost! Many people think that couponing is a lot of work for little payoff, but that isn’t really the case. …
Is a Warehouse Membership Worth the Money?
One of the first things my wife and I did when we started living on our own was buy a Sam’s Club membership. Everyone always told us, “You know, you save a lot of money buying in bulk! That membership card is a life saver!” Well, we use our membership card. A lot. But are we actually saving money shopping …
How to Save Money on College Textbooks
So you thought after paying tuition and all of your fees for the semester that you were done spending money. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. You may have forgotten about the pretty huge expense that is your textbooks. College textbook prices have skyrocketed in the past few years, and it can seem pretty difficult to find a way to afford …