There's no better way to spend the holiday season than spending time with those you love, and there's no better way to enjoy each other's time than with a home-cooked meal. However, cooking at home can often add up if you're not prepared. Check out the BALANCE blog post below for six ways to save on homemade meals.
Topics: Personal Finance, Home, Life & School
It's officially the most wonderful time of the year! However, as wonderful as the holiday season is, it can bring about many expenses that can cause you to bust your budget. If you need help saving on holiday gifts, travel, and meals, try my tips below:
Topics: Seasonal
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Topics: Personal Finance
In need of a Halloween Costume? Maybe you got invited to a Halloween party last minute? You've decided to test your luck and are hoping the neighbors don't think you're too old to trick-or-treat. Maybe you're like me and just waited until the last minute to grab a costume, and the store is entirely out. Either way, Halloween is here, and you have nothing to wear. Don't worry, I've put together a list of last-minute Halloween costumes made from things you probably already own.
Topics: Home, Life & School, Seasonal
For a girl like me who's obsessed with pink, there's no better month of the year than October. Not only do I love seeing things transform to my favorite color, but also being able to raise awareness for the important cause that pink stands for, Breast Cancer.
Topics: Seasonal
Every 20-something dreams of the empowering feeling of renting their own apartment. While the prospect of moving out may seem daunting, it’s a significant step toward personal growth and responsibility. With your own place, you gain control over your bills and rent, marking a new level of financial independence.
In these economic times, money seems tighter than ever. Debt is rising, and savings are shrinking. And as a result, many have found themselves buried under a pile of unpaid bills and IOUs. If you find yourself in this situation, or even if you are financially healthy and interested in increasing your wealth, here are twenty-five practical ideas for you:
Decorating my home for each season is one of my favorite things to get me into the spirit of the upcoming seasonal activities. Fall, in particular, is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for because it gives such warm and cozy vibes.
However, incorporating new seasonal styles and décor pieces into your home at each season change can be expensive. And, of course, with styles changing all the time, last year's trends are rarely still in style, making you feel like you have to go out and buy more to keep up.
This year, I decided to try decorating my home for fall with easy-to-find items from local thrift stores. In doing so, I found great pieces that can be reused each year and for multiple seasons, depending on how I style and mix and match them. Below are some of the items that I was on the hunt for:
Topics: Personal Finance, Seasonal
Credit cards are a valuable financial tool for both individuals and businesses–but they come at a price.
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