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budgetJune is National Pet Preparedness month and as we all know the expenses of owning a pet add up quickly. Keep your pet budget on the right path with these money saving tips. Look for pet food and treats online. All online pet stores and even many online grocery stores sell pet food. They offer […]
Summertime means sunshine, laughter and good times with good people. Often these good times include going out to eat with friends and family. No one wants to miss out on a good meal, but dining out can get pricey if you’re not taking the right steps to stay on budget when you’re out with the […]
Every kid had a piggy bank sitting in their room, filled to the brim with change and maybe just a few buttons. As time goes by those ideas of saving for a new toy or game start to fade, and our minds focus on the short-term, present goals. In your 20’s, it can be stressful […]
Christmas is around the corner, and some of you may still be working on your gift list… or maybe just starting it. Presents can be a big headache during the holidays, and finding the perfect gift isn’t always as affordable as one would hope. So to help keep things cheery and cheap this holiday season, […]
One of the many excuses people use as the reason why they don’t eat a healthy diet is that it costs more. But with careful planning and knowledge, you can spend the same amount on nutritious foods in the grocery store and get a lot more for your money. Plan meals ahead of time – […]
If you’re graduating from college, congratulations! Here’s a free graduation gift: six smart money moves for graduates. Choose Your Job Carefully – If you’ve chosen your career, remember that a lower-paying job in your field is likely to be a better deal in the long run than a higher-paying job in a field you have […]
Looking for a hotel can be stressful. But with these tips and tools it can be as relaxed as the Hawaiian shirt in your closet waiting to be worn. Staying in a Town Next Door – Sometimes the smaller towns close to where you are going have hotels that are much less expensive. If you […]
There are a bunch of apps for that! Here are a couple of top-rated aps for managing your money, paying your bills, and saving for your goals – oh, and they’re FREE: Bills, budget and other basics Mint – This is currently the highest-ranked personal financial management smartphone app. Grouping all aspects of your financial […]
With many financial obligations binding you and your family, it’s understandable that some plans and goals will need to be pushed back for others. Sometimes, it might seem intuitive to start with meeting the most urgent or frequent financial needs – like paying the bills and expenses that recently come up. After that, short-term saving […]
At EDSA, we are all about saving. Many consumers follow the same motto by buying used or secondhand products from online sites like eBay and thrift stores like Goodwill or even independent local shops. While we celebrate this trend for the savings it brings, buying used does not always make sense. For certain items, the […]