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6 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween definitely isn't just for kids. They're the ones wandering around with pillowcases in the dark, but most adults love a good celebration and Halloween is the perfect excuse to do something different. If you can't afford to attend a big bash that started selling tickets back in August or pay cover charges to enter one of your city's hot events, it doesn't have to mean Halloween is a bust this year.
How-To: Determine If You Can Live on One Income
There are too many families who were taken by surprise when one breadwinner suddenly lost his or her job, but some couples might choose to give up an income for one reason or another. Maybe one person was offered a job in another city, leaving the other one without employment, the couple wants one parent to stay home with the kids, one half of the duo is miserable at work and wants out ASAP, etc. Before you make the choice to live on one income, you need to find out if it's a viable option by following these steps.
10 Simple Ways to Go Green and Save Green
One of the greatest perks about being more eco-conscious, aside from saving resources and living a more sustainable life, is that doing so encourages us to cut back. Focusing on the motto of recycle, reduce and reuse can do wonders on our budgets and help save more instead of spending on things we don't need. The secret to jumping on the green bandwagon and saving more cash is simple — you just have to commit to it.
5 Simple Steps For Creating a Spending Plan
Straightforward budgets aren't always the best solution for people trying to get a handle on their money — the inflexible nature of budgeting can be a frustrating turn-off. Just because you're not one for budgets doesn't mean there isn't hope for following a plan that will get your finances on track. A spending plan is a better solution than a traditional budget for those who want a less rigid method for managing their money.
Cash In on the New USVI Quarter With 25-Cent Hotel Rooms
Want to book a hotel for a cool quarter? (Close your mouth.) Even though just 25 pennies will land you the room, this new promotion celebrates the newly minted US Virgin Islands quarter.
The coin features the bananaquit bird, yellow cedar flower and tyre palm tree, and you can look for all three live with a special offer from the islands' Dept.
Reader Tip: Tracking Your Budget Is Boring, But It Works
We each develop a unique saving style over the years, which is why we started the How Do You Save? group for you to divulge your winning tactics. It offers a place for you to dole out your advice to other SavvySugar readers trying to save a little moolah and learn from their experiences.
Get Organized For October With SavvySugar Downloads
Staying organized and on top of your savings are key to both long-term financial and personal success. Doing so isn't easy without a little extra assistance, which is why we've put together a selection of pretty printable downloads that will help you get and stay on track. The beginning of a month is the ideal time to get organized.
12 US Cities For Traveling Every Month of the Year
America, the beautiful. Summer is the most popular time to get out of town, but it's certainly not the only time. Visit a city you've always wanted to see without spending a fortune (or colliding with every other tourist in the country) when you plan a trip any time of year.
I'm Asking: What Inexpensive Splurges Make You Happy?
Living on a budget can make you feel deprived if you're not making room for little splurges here and there. The stringent spending might give you a saver's high at first but it can cause a spending spree later on that undoes your hard work. Planning for things you find worthy of splurging can help keep you motivated to reach your money goals.
10 Places to Budget Travel This Fall
Savvy travelers know that great deals can be had in shoulder season, the times that fall on either side of a peak travel time. Budget Travel scanned the globe for the best places to visit during the in-between months of September, October, and November, and here are some of the best deals among the bunch.
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