August 2018 Archives - Personal Finance (MB)

6 Grocery Store Tricks They Don’t Want You To Know About

March 4, 2019August 27, 2018 by Money Beagle

Grocery shopping. Is it ever anybody’s favorite time of the week? No, but it has to get done. So, we go. We look for ways to save money. And, many times we walk out feeling victorious. But, did you know that grocery stores have tricks up their sleeves? Yep. They have strategies of their own, all designed for you to spend more money. The good news with this is that a little knowledge goes a long way. Here are some grocery store tricks to watch out for.

They Put High Margin Departments Near The Door

Walk into most grocery stores and you’ll usually find the same things. The meat counter. The bakery. A floral department. Fruits and vegetables. Is this because all grocery stores are designed by the same person? No. It’s because these are very high margin items. Since you don’t have anything in your basket yet, you won’t be as careful about saving money since you haven’t spent any yet.

Facing Facts: Our Old Camper Is Near The End Of The Road

March 19, 2019August 20, 2018 by Money Beagle

I’ve written a few posts over the year about our camper. From our first post announcing we were considering the idea to our posts about subsequent misadventures, we’ve chronicled our journey well. The bottom line, though, is that our old camper isn’t doing well.

Our Camper Is Old

We have a 2004 Jayco hybrid. This is it’s 15th camping season. We’ve only had it for seven of those seasons, but it’s showing it’s age.

Kids And Money: Things My Children Have Learned

July 24, 2019August 14, 2018 by Money Beagle

It is so fun watching kids learn, isn’t it? Our kids are nine and seven, and they learn new things each day. Even during the summer, they learn lots of new things. As a personal finance blogging website, seeing kids and money connect is satisfying to watch. My wife talk about money with them and explain many of the basics, but many things they figure out on their own.

We went on a recent camping trip, and it stood out how much they’ve learned. Of course, many of these things they wouldn’t be able to verbalize, but as a parent, it hit me that they are building an understanding. Here are a few money lesson I have seen our kids figure out.

9 Small Frugal Ideas That Add Up To Big Savings

March 19, 2019August 6, 2018 by Money Beagle

If you want to be more frugal, join the club! There are always ways to save money. But, where to start? Many people think that frugality involves cutting big costs. While this can be the case, it’s not always necessary. You can save money by taking on small actions. Here are some small frugal ideas that can add up to big savings.

Don’t Wash Clothes If They Don’t Need To Be Washed

Many times people throw everything into the dirty clothes basket. This doesn’t always have to be automatic. Many shirts, pants, dresses, and jeans can be worn multiple times. This will keep the clothes lasting longer. Plus, you will save in reduced costs for laundry.

Affordable Web Hosting Hacks You Can’t Afford To Ignore

March 19, 2019August 2, 2018 by Money Beagle

It’s time to bring your business idea to life, and one of the most important aspects of that is having a powerful online presence. That being said, you also want to stick to your startup budget, which means choosing affordable web hosting. The good news is that there are a few hosting hacks you can employ.

From pricey hosting add-ons to the different types of hosting services, there is much to consider. The following questions can serve as a quick guide that may save you a few hundred dollars.

What Type of Web Hosting Service Do You Need?

Choosing the right hosting service is a very essential factor is an essential element to launching your new online business under budget. There are plenty of web hosting services to choose from, but not all are created equal, and cost-effective. Three types of hosting services to research are: