One of the pinnacles of financial stability and security is to Pay off your mortgage early. Owning your home free and clear may seem like a fantasy. But if you follow the 5 steps we took, it can be your reality too. Some people pay their home off in 30 years, others 15. But there are a group of people who simply hate having a mortgage pay it off quicker. We paid our home off in 9 years. Our …
If you’re looking for places with free wifi near you, we have lots of options. Or are you wondering where you can get the fastest wifi connections? There are more than 92,000 locations in the U.S. that provide free internet access. We’ve created a list of coffee shops, retailers and other places that give you free internet access AND we’ve provided the speeds you can expect too. Internet access can be your connection to the whole world. You may …
Are you looking for the best type of budget for your family? With so many different types of budgets available, which one will work for you? We’ve discovered that there are almost as many types of budget systems as there are people talking about it. Family Budgets can be done with expensive software systems, free systems, apps, websites and grandma’s cookie jar system for budgeting. With so many choices, it’s hard to know which type of budget will be …
Reorganizing your linen closet probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list! But this task can really free up time and mental energy – here’s why and how. The Last Time We Reorganized our Linen Closet For us, it had been about 10 years since we organized our linen closet. With raising five kids, writing books, and speaking around the country, we had little time to think about this type of organizing task. We truly had lost track …
Are you ready to learn about an amazingly easy budget-tracking tool? It’s the most unexpected, simple, and amazing key to an effective household budget ever! We’ve got Budget Tracking secrets to help you become successful financially. Lots of people talk about household budgets at the beginning of the year. With the holidays quickly fading in the rearview mirror, we’re motoring at full speed into a new year, full of optimism and powered by new resolutions. While some cruise down that …
Why Budget? We’ve got six reasons why you should overcome your budgeting problems! One of the top two New Year’s Resolutions is to get personal finances in order. Many folks want to get out of debt or set up a budget. But too often this resolution is made, and then quickly abandoned. We’ve heard it, we’ve seen it, and we’ve helped many families to overcome it. Any effort you make to manage your money will immediately start producing positive dividends. …
There are free places to workout all around us if you just know where to look. We reached out to our Facebook friends and learned about dozens more free workout options than we’d never heard of. If you’re looking for “free exercise near me,” we’ve got lots of ideas. It’s time to get more exercise for less. Get Healthy Stay Healthy for Less this Year! We all know that to get healthy and to stay healthy, a regular exercise …
Buying a home with bad credit can really be challenging. And if you have a poor credit score it can be even tougher. If you’ve always dreamed of owning a home, but you’re struggling with saving a down payment or raising your credit score, we’ve got hope. There are several steps you can take to repair credit, find a lender, and realize the goal of homeownership. This guide will help you find all the resources you need. Step One: …
The late summer months are the best time to stock up and save money on Back to School Supplies. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, this can be one of the most expensive times of the year for families with young children. Why? The reason is that back-to-school costs can really take a toll on your family’s household budget. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers expect that consumers will shell out more than $80.7 billion during this back-to-school shopping …
Have you ever purchased carrots that are rubbery, limp and droopy? Have carrots that you store in your refrigerator lost their crispness and crunchiness? Don’t despair, your produce is not ready for the trash can or compost pile. You can rehydrate limp carrots and return them to their crisp and crunchy original condition. Watch the video at the bottom of this page as Steve demonstrates how easy it is to fix limp carrots. Why Do Carrots Get Rubbery and …