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Can We Make College More Affordable for Your Kids (or You)

August 30, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Can We Make College More Affordable Can We Make College More Affordable? Let’s see.. The cost of college seems to be increasing faster than the average middle-class family’s income. However, no parent wants to make their children rely on student loans, which can weave a new graduate with tens of thousands of dollars of debt. Keep reading to find out if college is really worth it, if your family can afford it, and how to prepare financially for postsecondary education. {Read More}

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How to Stay Home with the Kids and Save Money

August 23, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

How to Stay Home with the Kids and Save Money Deciding to stay at home with your children is a very rewarding decision, but it can also trigger a lot of anxiety. Going from two incomes to one income may require you to do an overhaul of your budget and really think about your priorities. Some people reduce or cut out their savings when making this transition, but it is just as important to save money when staying at home {Read More}

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Best Home Improvements to Increase Value for Cheap

August 20, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Best Home Improvements to Increase Value Trying to combat Fixer Upper syndrome or maybe you are thinking about selling your home.  If you are on a budget (not a tv show sized budget) you probably want to know what ARE the Best Home Improvements to Increase Value? A home is a great investment. Even if you don’t plan on selling it immediately, making your home more marketable allows you to build equity more quickly, sell your house more quickly when {Read More}

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Your Pinterest Could Be Habit Costing You

August 5, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Pinterest is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of work, chasing kids, and managing a household. Depending on how you use this website and app, your Pinterest habit could be sabotaging your budget. Keep reading to find out if Pinterest is costing you money and how you can fix it. I  LOVE Pinterest… not only for personal use but also for business.  Pinterest sends a lot of traffic to Frugal Living Mom and I enjoy being able to share {Read More}

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Budget Tweaks That Will Save You a Bundle

July 27, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

One of the joys of being an adult is trying to figure out where all of your money goes (lol). No matter how much you make, it may seem like you’re always running out of money before you run out of month. If you’re struggling to make your budget work for you, take a few minutes to try these budget tweaks. You could save a lot with a few minutes of work. Cross Off Unneeded Monthly Fees Monthly fees are {Read More}

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Is Crowdfunding OK for Me If I’m in Need?

July 21, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

With the launch of sites like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Indiegogo, crowdfunding has taken off in recent years. While most crowdfunding efforts used to revolve around entrepreneurial ideas and new businesses, these sites are now widely used to help with personal expenses and crises. But sometimes it can get ridiculous. Sometimes you will see requests that make you shake your head.  But does that mean it’s always bad? If you’ve ever found yourself in financial trouble, you may have wondered if {Read More}

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