(ARA) – Because raising a child in tough economic times can be expensive and financially challenging, many families are looking for ways to reduce their spending without having to sacrifice their family’s well-being. This has resulted in a slew of families getting creative by making old items new again.
Shanaka Brown’s family is one of many [...]

(ARA) – American households are rediscovering the art of cooking at home. More than 35 percent of consumers are cutting back on their restaurant dining, according to a recent American Research Group study. As many of us make this shift away from our favorite eateries, you may be tempted to turn to fast food rather [...]

Mother of 10 Shares Her Budget-stretching Secrets
(ARA) – Think it’s tough managing your grocery budget and making the most of family mealtime? Meet Kathryn Sansone, a St. Louis mother of 10 who, along with her husband, puts dinner on the table six nights a week. If anyone knows the value of stretching the dinner table [...]

(NC)—Have you ever been involved in a family thermostat-war – a situation where you find the temperature in your home to be tropical, while other family members argue the temperature is closer to that of the North Pole? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are certain measures you can take to find a happy temperature medium, [...]

Food prices are up, way up. The overall cost of weekly groceries today is nearly 6 percent more than last year – higher than the inflation rate. As food prices continue to rise, shoppers are on the hunt for easy ways to save money on groceries.
“The key to cutting the grocery bill is not about [...]

As summer dwindles and winter approaches, energy prices edge upward across the country causing electricity bills to skyrocket.  Consumers can cut their energy use and save money with high efficiency air conditioners and other efficient appliances.  There are several tips to help cut electricity costs, including planting shade trees and shrubs around your house, especially [...]

For a truly vigilant shopper, there is quite a bit of money to be saved when grocery shopping.  Saving money on groceries, however, is not a passive activity.  There is plenty of planning and research involved when attempting to get the most for a little bit of money.
The first way to save money in the [...]

We are all looking for ways to save money in our households.  Whether it’s on bills or on our grocery list, being frugal is a must these days. 
There are a number of ways to save money right now and a great place to begin is to start researching a better cellular phone plan.  Cell phone [...]

Everyone is looking for ways to increase their income without getting a second job.  Most people reason that by earning more money they could pay off a couple of bills, build up their savings, or pay for an upcoming expense.  There are many ways to increase your income without having to resort to finding a [...]