This Budget Success Stories Page contains a growing list of Budgeting Ideas from readers like you!

If you want some encouragement about how a budget can revolutionize your personal finances, you’ve come to the right place. We love hearing stories of budgeting success – going from debt to equity, desperation to determination, and seeing the joy of families who have learned to make their money do what they want it to do. Read these stories and be encouraged!

This page contains the following stories:

Budget Success,    Young Adult Success,   Budgets Lift Burdens, Budget with Confidence,  A Child Running A … Read more »

This Debt-Free Living & Frugal Living Inspiring Stories Page contains a growing list (17) of success stories from our readers on how they avoid debt and live life joyfully!

If you’re looking for encouragement to keep going, you’re going to love reading these frugal living success stories from real people. Some struggle with debt, others are finding joy in living within their means. Keep reading and get stoked about the possibilities!

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1 1. Frugality Helps You Sleep2 2. BudgetGirl Pays Off $33K in Debt on a Low Income3 3. Frugal Living Allows for Indulgences4 4. … Read more »

This Making Money Page contains a growing list of tips from our readers on ways they make money and save money on everyday expenses!

This page includes ideas for making money such as checking contracts for things purchased or rented; selling on Swip Swap; checking household bills for accuracy & unneeded items; IRS deductions to take; employment that offers discounts, perks or free services and earning gift cards with Swagbucks!

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1 Retail Arbitrage? Is it a legal way to make money?2 Cans Can Make Money3 Is It Deductible?4 Perks From Work5 Paying Attention Saved Me … Read more »

This Banking, Taxes & Charitable Giving Tips Page contains a growing list of money-saving tips from our readers to help you deal with bank fees, tax preparation, and charitable giving!

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1 25x the Interest – FDIC Online Bank2 Budgeting at the Bank3 Check It Out – Banking On It!4 Free Checks – Just Ask5 Having a Plan for Charitable Giving6 Bank Savings7 Banking For Free8 Free Income Tax Preparation9 Tax Refunds as Your Windfall Plan10 Charitable Giving for Babies11 De-Clutter and De-Tax12 One Philosophy of Charitable … Read more »

Are you looking for Creative Ways to Save Money? This page is full of great ideas to help you spend less on everyday expenses!

You’ll find tips for saving money including using cash; tracking sales cycles; bartering; negotiating; shopping on CraigsList and military discounts. These are super frugal, creative and fun ways to make your money go further.

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1 1. The Windfalls Plan Really Works!2 2. Creative Ways to Save Money with Rain Checks3 3. Online Savings 1, 2, 34 4. Speak Up For Cash5 5. Sales Tracker for Saving Money6 6. Electronics … Read more »

We’ve asked our email subscribers, What is Your Budgeting Question? This page is growing. If you have a budget question, please use our contact form and send it in!

On this page, we answer 17 of the most common budget questions with practical solutions.

We talk about all aspects of budgeting and answer some very practical questions, that sometimes folks are afraid to ask.

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1 What is Your Budgeting Question? Want a Better Way to Control Your Spending?2 Budgeting Question 1: Can I Use a Credit Card to Reconcile My Budget?3 How Can I Budget on … Read more »