Steve Economides

Allowance for Chores? How the 5/50/500 Rule Applies to Your Kids

Should I Pay My Kids for Chores - a boy with a broom and a quarter.

Should you give your kids an allowance for chores? “NOOOOO!” … that was our first response. But years later we reconsidered this decision because we discovered the 5 / 50 / 500 money rule. There are rules that govern our lives, our world, and the universe. There are also rules that govern the earning, saving, and spending of money. Knowing how to operate within the rules usually means success and a more peaceful existence. Violating the rules has the …

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How to Live On One Income: 5 Tips for Parents Who Want to Stay At Home

Can we live on one income? 3 families want to know how.

If you’ve ever wondered how to live on one income or whether your family can afford to do it or not, the following 5 email questions should help you get your answer.[toc] 1. One Income for a SAHM Wannabe First I would like to say that I am very grateful to have found your book America’s Cheapest Family because ever since I picked that book up my husband and I have started changing the way we live. We aren’t out of …

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4 Places Where You Can File your Taxes for Free

Free Tax Help - How to File Your Taxes for Free.

Finding free tax help and filing your taxes doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’re a lower-income family, just starting out after college, a senior, military or former military family, there are lots of options for getting your taxes filed for free or for almost nothing. We’re hoping that you’ll check out these four options and be able to save a boodle! We’ve personally used two of the three services, and Steve’s dad was a volunteer with the last …

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How Frugal Living Can Help You Hurdle Toward Early Retirement

Frugal Living Helps You Hurdle Towards Early Retirement!

Can Frugal Living make a difference in how soon you retire or is it just a waste of time? We’re going to give you one example of the power of frugal living as it specifically pertains to how soon you can retire. How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? First, let’s calculate how much money you need to retire for a moment. Most retirement planning projection systems don’t adequately show the impact of frugal living in retirement estimate …

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10 Great Places to Buy Quality Used Cell Phones & Save

The best places to buy used cell phones today

If you’re in the market to buy a used cell phone, try some of these sites to save a ton of money and get a quality phone. To make your research easier, we’ve included pricing for a couple of the most popular used cell phones. We’ve also listed the number of phones each site had available at the time of publishing. Our strategy was to focus on these two phones to get an accurate estimate of platforms that cell …

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Once A Month Bulk Cooking to Make Easy Freezer Meals

Discover the Freedom that once-a-month cooking brings to your life

Have you heard of Once-A-Month Cooking—where you prepare a month’s worth of meals in one day? How about Bulk Cooking where you prepare large batches of several meals that are divided and stored for later?  Or lastly, freezer meals which are essentially the same as Once-A-Month and Bulk cooking, with all meals being stored in the freezer. Do these ideas sound impossible or just too overwhelming? We’re talking about making meals super efficiently so that you can experience Cooking …

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14 Cheap, Easy & Quick Snacks for Kids—Homemade & Store Bought

12 Affordable Snacks for Kids - Health, Delicious & Inexpensive.

Are you looking for some more affordable or cheap snacks for kids? This list of 14 different easy-to-serve snack foods should do the trick. Some are homemade and others are store-bought, but all are inexpensive. These snack options have been time-tested with our five kids and should do well for your family. Do you ever feel like you’re feeding a bottomless pit?We’re talking about those kids or teens with “hollow legs.” Remember when they were babies and we fed …

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34 of the Best Free Educational Websites for Kids

Free Educational Websites for kids

If you’re looking for great websites to enhance your child’s learning you’re going to love this list of the best free educational websites for kids. It can sometimes be hard to find the ideal balance of fun and learning. The challenge might seem daunting, but have no fear the perfect learning website is out there. Just check out this list of fun and information-filled sites to find the right website for you and your kids! We’ve put this list …

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Free Air For Tires Near Me: 15+ Places to Inflate Your Tires 

Places to get free air for your car's tires.

If you are looking to cut the cost of driving your car, then finding free air for your tires can be a good place to start. By keeping your tires properly inflated you’ll save money on gas, your tires will last longer and your car will drive better. There are likely to be 15+ places near you that will give you free air for your tires. Why it’s important: The cost of owning a vehicle can be staggering. Between …

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8 Easy Pets for Kids: Choose the Best Pet for your Family

Pets for Kids: 8 Different choices for Your Family!

How do you choose the best pet for kids or your family? In this article, we’ll share our experiences and a list of 8 easy pets for kids and families. An easy pet is one that doesn’t require constant attention or nurture. And doesn’t cost a lot of money to keep happy and healthy. We’ll give you a realistic view of the cost to purchase and keep a pet. We’ll also talk about the time commitment required for each …

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