Cut Your Grocery Bill

By Melissa Ringstaff The average family spends several hundred dollars on groceries each month. It is possible to spend $200.00 or less on your groceries each month! Even if you have three or more children. ** First: pay attention to how much each item costs and compare! Store brands are generally cheaper than name brand…

Cut Coupon Clutter

By Karen Baxter In the past year, I’ve saved more than $200 on groceries using coupons. Despite my savings, however, there was a time when I vowed I wouldn’t let another coupon into my house. They seemed to be uncontrollably multiplying, taking over my kitchen table, counter and my car faster than kudzu. Instead of…

Compulsive Shopping Disorder

Oniomania, also referred to as compulsive shopping, is the excessive and uncontrollable desire to purchase items. In the US where spending and credit are part of the national pastime, oniomania is often viewed by others as the oniomaniac being financially irresponsible. Remember, acknowldging that you have a problem is part of the solution – let…