How-To: Survive a Pricey Wedding Season


Updated 05/03/12 12:52 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

How to Budget as a Wedding Guest

It takes quite a bit of cash to put on a wedding, and sometimes it can cost a small fortune just to be a guest or member of the bridal party. Summer is nearly here, which could also mean the start of a busy wedding season for some of us. Prepare for your packed calendar — and don't go broke — by following my tips on surviving a pricey Summer of celebrating love. Read more

4 Ways to Budget Your Bucks


Updated 12/12/11 1:00 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 2 comments

Different Budgeting Styles

When your income and expenses are nearly the same, it's time to create a budget. Want to purchase something that you couldn't afford unless you charged it on a credit card? Budgeting would be the answer. Money is a personal thing, so there's not a one-budget-fits-all solution for those looking to make a plan. Discover four options for budgeting your bucks and be on your way to taking better Read more

3 Inexpensive Things to Do This Weekend


Updated 11/19/11 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 22 comments

Inexpensive Weekend Activities

More than half of you admit that spending more money on weekends is a given, but that doesn't always have to be the case. Challenging ourselves to occasionally be more mindful of our money on weekends may make us think twice before blowing our budgets on those days when watching our wallets isn't necessarily on our minds. Spend less this weekend by keeping yourself busy with one (or all!) of Read more

5 Carry-On Items to Prevent Airport Spending


Updated 03/19/12 10:11 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

Things to Bring on a Plane

Your holiday spirit might be enough to get you through crowded airport security, but the longer flight delays this season may require a little more than patience. The boredom of waiting can cause even the most budgeted traveler to find herself browsing the airport kiosks, bars, and boutiques. Prevent unnecessary airport spending by remembering to pack these 5 things — just start the slideshow. Read more

Four Ways to Get In-the-Black


Updated 03/16/12 4:34 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Ways to Save Money During the Holiday Season

Halloween is a good time to focus on getting back in-the-black, and thankfully there are a few simple tricks that will help you treat yourself to a more stable financial life — even with expensive, bank-draining holidays around the corner. After you've seen them all, tell me which tip do you think is most helpful? Read more

9 Money-Saving Tips For Your Honeymoon


Updated 03/16/12 3:38 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

9 Money-Saving Tips For Your Honeymoon

Kicking off your marriage with an extraordinary honeymoon is a memorable way to begin the next chapter of your life. Make more room in your budget for beachside dinners and biking through the jungle by saving money where you can. My tips will help you stretch your cash for the best honeymoon possible. Read more

Save More, Spend Less! 5 Savvy Ways to Help You


Updated 03/16/12 3:29 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Save Money on Weekends 2011-06-04 03:05:28

Weekends mean letting loose, but not where your budget's concerned. Spending time with friends, running errands, and enjoying your free time doesn't have to come at a high cost. In fact, you can still do everything you need — and want — and keep your finances on track. Just follow these savvy tips to get you through. Calculate Purchases in Work Time — Before you shell out your hard-earned Read more

Streamline Your Weekend Savings With These 5 Tips


Updated 03/16/12 2:55 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

How to Save Money on Weekend Activities

You've kept a watchful eye on your money and smartly budgeted your spending all week — so don't blow it now. Weekends can seem the opportune time to let loose, but don't give in to wasteful spending. Keep at it, stay mindful and in control of your finances, and say goodbye to throwing your money around without good reason. Come Monday morning, you'll still have a pocket full of cash and zero Read more

Shock Yourself Into Saving For Retirement by Viewing Your Future Self


Updated 03/30/11 12:08 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Aging Pictures Will Help You Save For Retirement

A lot of people figure that since retirement is eons away, they have more than enough time to start saving for it. This might cause them to push it off to yet another day. Stanford researchers have nipped this procrastination problem in the bud by experimenting with a virtual reality world which assigns an avatar to participants that looks and acts like an older, more aged version of themselves. Read more

The Easiest Way to Figure Out How Much You Need to Retire


Updated 04/06/11 9:06 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Much Do I Need to Save For Retirement?

Retirement seems so far away and calculating how much you need for your nest egg may feel so overwhelming that you might use it as an excuse to procrastinate. A Wall Street Journal article gives a ridiculously simple shortcut to help you figure out your retirement needs: Every experienced financial planner I've spoken to, when pressed, has given the same answer. At a pinch, for most people, the Read more