The Household Budget Newsroom Blog

Jul 28, Tips on Budgeting, Creative Ways to Save Money

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:32:37 GMT

Free tips on budgeting and exclusive access to some incredible resources to help you achieve financial freedom.

Jul 21, Setting Up a Budget For Amazing Family Financial Planning Results

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:16:33 GMT

When setting up a budget for family financial planning, get a handle on your spending habits or just become better with your finances overall, you begin to take that much needed path to real financ

Jul 21, 50th Birthday Party Ideas, 5 Creative Ways to Save Money

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:55:24 GMT

Great 50th birthday party ideas using these 5 creative ways to save money.

Jul 11, Saving Money Tips, How To Improve Your Household Budget

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:53:33 GMT

These four saving money tips you are about to receive, if acted upon, will reward you with an effective way to improve your household budget system to save money for when it is truly needed.

Jul 2, Making a Budget

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:55:13 GMT

Amazingly Easy Solution to Making a Budget Work

Jun 21, Family Financial Planning Software: Removing Obstacles to Money Saving Ideas an

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:18:43 GMT

Using family financial planning software for reforming your finances is one of many budgeting tools available for saving money and living debt free.

Jun 20, A Household Budget Made Easy Mention

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:07:51 GMT

Family Business Experts has my Household Budget blurb on their site. :-).

Jun 18, Credit Card Debt Solutions Problem Solved

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:36:13 GMT

Top credit card debt solutions to help you remove the burden.

Jun 17, Budgeting Tools, Money Saving Techniques

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:06:08 GMT

Gain access to some great budgeting tools to help you achieve financial freedom.

Jun 15, Free Family Budgeting Tools

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:27:27 GMT

Four great free family budgeting tools to download now.

Jun 14, Making A Budget, How to Achieve Financial Freedom

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:27:52 GMT

These ideas on making a budget are the best ways to manage money.

Jun 9, Three Tips on Saving Money

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:13:23 GMT

Three Tips on Saving Money to Get a Bit More Rainy Day Cash in Your Account.

Jun 3, Wedding Calculator, Ideas for Saving Money

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:37:49 GMT

Using a wedding calculator, determine how much matrimony really costs.

Jun 2, Debt Relief Solutions Review, Where to Find Debt Management Information

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:34:26 GMT

A review of three debt relief solutions resources.

May 31, Household Budgets Top Blogs

Mon, 31 May 2010 18:21:54 GMT

Hey, I am featured as a top budget blog -- again. Pretty cool. Thank you all for your support and I wish you well in saving money, getting out of debt, and living debt free. Let me know how I may help.

May 11, Average Family Budget, Typical Spending Guidelines

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:59:48 GMT

These average family budget percentages will give you a guideline for your family budget.

May 10, Christian Finances

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:56:35 GMT

With Christian finances, what to do when the ends do not meet.

May 10, Christian Giving, Cannot Out-Give God

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:17:21 GMT

With Christian giving, you cannot out-give God.

May 5, Health Insurance

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:22:20 GMT

An education on the different types of individual health insurance plans.

May 4, Teaching Children About Money, Tithes and Offerings

Tue, 04 May 2010 21:15:45 GMT

Two powerful ways of teaching children about money.

Apr 29, Household Budget, Real Financial Freedom

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:05:50 GMT

The Household Budget Made Easy story, helping you develop your personal spending plan with great strategies to save money.

Apr 19, Creating A Household Budget, How to Achieve Financial Freedom

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:53:27 GMT

Here at Household Budget Made Easy, you will learn how to achieve financial freedom with our step by step, encouraging articles on money management.

Apr 12, My Frugal Living Interview

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:01:03 GMT

Good Morning All:

Nicole Plescher of CESI Debt Solutions asked me a few questions regarding how I started out with frugal living.

Thought you would enjoy a little insight.

1) What's your "frugality story?" In other words, how and why did you become frugal?

Mine is a simple one. Twenty five years ago while going to a junior college I used credit cards and got in debt for $2000. May not seem like much but debt is debt and it hung over my head each month. I finally got fed up with it, scaled back my spending and paid it off. Have not looked back since.

2) What, if anything, tempts you to overspend, and how do you resist?

A "good deal". Many times after intense bargain hunting and spending I joke that we will go broke tying to save money. To resist this, I have begun thinking to myself, "Is there something I have that can do the same thing as this thing I want to buy?" And the big one, "Do I NEED it?" Works everytime.

3) What personal finance or frugality habits were the hardest for you to adopt and why?

The "Do I need it" explained above. Because I would think, "Hey I have the money ... why not?"

4) Have you ever taken frugality too far? How so?

Well, maybe one thing. At one time, I started separating two-ply toilet paper. Hey, are these answers going public?

5) What resources (blogs, books, websites) would you recommend to someone who's newly frugal?

Any book on saving money. There is always something to learn.

Household Budget Made Easy

Dollar Stretcher

Crown

Living on a Dime

OK, folks that is it. My short frugal living story of how I started out.

Apr 8, Financial Freedom Radio

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:10:12 GMT

Financial Freedom Radio -- Podcasts to help you save money, get out of debt, and live.

Mar 31, Christian Financial Struggles, Answers to Christian Finance Questions

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:46:24 GMT

Why are Christian financial struggles so prevalent in our culture?

Mar 31, Living on a Budget, Spending Money Wisely

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:08:06 GMT

Living on a budget with a personal spending plan helps to ensure your financial freedom and protection.

Mar 30, Christian Financial Planning, Answers to Christian Finance Questions

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:31:20 GMT

Sound Christian financial planning starts with the stability found in Scripture.

Mar 29, Money Saving Tips for Military Families

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:37:51 GMT

These money saving tips for military families will help you stretch your dollar while serving your country.

Mar 29, Money Saving Tips for Military Families

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:35:59 GMT

These money saving tips for military families will help you stretch your dollar while serving your country.

Mar 19, Living Debt Free, Answers to Christian Finance Questions

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:26:33 GMT

Is not living debt free a sin?

Mar 19, Tithes and Offerings, Answers to Christian Finance Questions

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:21:03 GMT

Tithes and Offerings: What They Are, and How They Impact the Christian Life

Mar 11, Filing Personal Bankruptcy, Answers to Christian Finance Questions

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:58:30 GMT

Should filing personal bankruptcy be an option for Christians? What does the Bible say?

Mar 3, Learn to Invest Money, Personal Finance Budgeting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:51:53 GMT

Learn to invest money in the stock market without compromising your values.

Feb 18, The Financial Coaching Solution, Help With Budgeting Finances

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:11:45 GMT

Our financial coaching reduces money stress and helps you live debt free.

Feb 15, Non Profit Debt Consolidation

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:35:29 GMT

Non profit debt consolidation companies: Benefits and downsides

Feb 9, Easiest Ways to Save Money, Frugal Living Tips

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:03:54 GMT

The easiest ways to save money are here to help with living on a budget.

Feb 9, Money Saving Techniques, 4 Doable Frugal Spending Ideas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:02:44 GMT

4 money saving techniques that are tried and proven. Try one now.

Feb 9, Creative Ways to Save Money, Tips on Budgeting

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:49 GMT

These creative ways to save money will help you in creating a personal budget.

Feb 8, Cheap Gas Locator, Creative Ways to Save Money

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:54:18 GMT

Our cheap gas locator ideas will save you money and time.

Feb 8, Family Vacation Ideas, Smart Ways to Save Money

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:51:14 GMT

These family vacation ideas are a great way to help when budgeting finances.

Feb 8, Grocery Coupon Savings, Saving Money on Food

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:49:27 GMT

These grocery coupon savings can be had by you now!

Feb 8, Saving Money on Groceries, Frugal Grocery Shopping

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:45:28 GMT

Saving money on groceries is easy with these practical money saving tips.

Feb 8, Frugal Meals When Eating Out, Practical Money Saving Tips

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:32:59 GMT

Having frugal meals when eating out is easy with these practical money saving tips.

Feb 8, Saving Money With Coupons, Money Saving Techniques

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:29:12 GMT

Sometimes saving money with coupons does not always work. Here are some alternative frugal living ideas.

Feb 8, Saving Money on Groceries, Practical Money Saving Tips

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:19:57 GMT

These ideas for saving money on groceries are easy to start.

Feb 8, Saving Money Ideas, 5 Doable Frugal Spending Ideas

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:13:48 GMT

Try saving money ideas that are easy and proven to work.

Feb 8, Practical Money Saving Tips, Budgeting Money for Less Spending

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:09:15 GMT

These practical money saving tips will guide you to less spending.

Feb 8, Making Home Repairs Yourself, Practical Money Saving Tips

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:59:16 GMT

Making home repairs yourself is easy with this do it yourself home repairs checklist.

Feb 8, Grocery Store Coupons, Saving Money on Food

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:54:03 GMT

Using grocery store coupons is one of our many great tips on budgeting. Check out these ideas!

Feb 8, Computer Virus Information, Free Internet Protection Ideas

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:29:34 GMT

This free computer virus information shows you how to protect your family and data and are also smart ways to save money.