A Baby Boomer's Guide to Parenting Your Parents – Money Matters
Published on 12/19/2020One of the hardest things for a parent is to ask their children for money. They've always been the ones to solve their children's' financial issues, such as providing a loan or buying their kid his first car. When (not if) your parents need help with their finances, it can be a fine line to walk to "help" manage, rather than "take over" their money issues.
Free Summer Beach Fun While Saving Money and Enjoying Summer Days
Published on 12/19/2020All beaches offer opportunities for lots of fun. Yet often the activities include pricey stores, amusements, and food. Here are some easy and costless ways to enjoy the beach.
Make Money Teaching English in Japan: Is it Worth it to be an Eikaiwa Teacher
Published on 12/19/2020What teachers abroad can make varies according to the school or company they work for, but most places offer a very standard 25,0000 yen per month. This is equivalent to roughly $2,500.00 per month in the USA. Is this a living wage in Japan?
Easy Money Saving Wedding Tips: Affordable Guidelines for Low-Cost but Elegant Nuptials
Published on 12/19/2020No one likes the thought of cutting corners on such an important day, but the truth is there are ways to shave hundreds or thousands of dollars off the cost of a wedding, without the guests even noticing. The important thing to balance is what you absolutely need, and what you want.
Save with Multi-Family Travel: Get Cheap Vacations by Traveling with Other Families
Published on 12/19/2020Traveling with other families can save vacationers big on condo and vacation house rentals, as well as on food costs and other expenses, when everyone chips in. Vacationing with others also takes some preparation and flexibility. Here are some tips to make multi-family vacations work best.
Save Money by Staying in Hostels Not Hotels: How to Afford a Holiday by Using Hostel Private Rooms rather than hotels, at a fraction of the cost
Published on 12/19/2020What are hostels like these days? Hostels are no longer spartan, basic establishments in which everyone has to stay in a dormitory, sleep in a bunk bed, and help with chores before leaving. Many hostels now have private and/or family rooms. The standards may be as good as or better than those in budget hotels
Save Money with Edible Landscaping
Published on 12/19/2020Edible landscaping is gaining in popularity in this tight economy. Everyone wants to save money and it's a given that making every penny count is a necessity. There are many things that can be done at home to stretch a dollar and edible landscaping is one of them.
One Tank Road Trips Save Money: Enjoy a Quick Cheap Getaway on a Budget
Published on 12/19/2020Sometimes a quick low cost weekend getaway is as close as the car in the driveway.
How to Travel Abroad for Less Money: Uncertain Economic Times Make for Great Travel Bargains
Published on 12/19/2020As difficult as it may be to accept, the U.S. economy has tanked and it won't be long before the rest of the developed world will follow. Travelling for less money is possible, all you need to do is to keep your eyes peeled for deals, which by now will probably be on every page of the travel section in your local paper.
How to Save Money on a Vacation: Easy Tips to Cut Expenses on Any Trip
Published on 12/19/2020By utilizing these cost-cutting tips any travel budget can be stretched without compromising the quality of vacation. By making small adjustments, the money saved can quickly add up to be used elsewhere while on any trip.
How to Earn Money as a Mother's Helper: Tweens can Learn Babysitting Skills and Make Money
Published on 12/19/2020Parents may feel tweens are too young for babysitting on their own, but many tweens want to make money. Working as a mother’s helper can be a great compromise. Tweens can earn money while learning babysitting skills that will benefit them when they are old enough to babysit on their own.
How to Become a Freelance Writer: Money Management
Published on 12/19/2020The main drawback to being a freelance writer and editor is the insecurity and anxiety, especially about money. That doesn't have to be the case, says Amanda Mills, a financial counsellor. If managed well, working freelance can be more secure than working in the corporate world.