Are you looking to get rid of your car payment? It is possible to have a reliable car that is fully paid for. Here's how you can do it. A few years ago we paid cash for our van. Since buying a van we have purchased four other cars for cash. These days having a car payment seems like a way of life, but let me encourage you to not have a car payment! Do we drive brand new cars- No Do we drive ...

Do you need to tighten the budget and save more money? Every month we reevaluate our finances and make changes based on our goals. Almost always I look at our finances and find ways we can cut back our spending. When the budget is being squeezed you have two options, make more money or spend less money. Personally I find it easier to spend less than make more. It's not even difficult. Usually it ...

If you lack space or time to plant a garden, container gardening may be for you. Growing strawberries in containers is perfect for anyone who wants fresh fruit without all the hassle.  When you keep a few simple tips in mind, you can grow fresh strawberries in containers all season long. One huge benefit of container gardening is that you can start the growing season a little bit earlier by ...

I know for some people it can be hard to break the habit of eating out, especially if cooking is not your passion or speciality. If you are struggling financially, or working towards a financial goal eating at home is a great way to save money. How do you start a habit of eating at home? When we were working to get out of debt I did a few things that made eating at home easier for our ...