When money is tight, the fun stuff tends to get cut first. Yes, food, electricity and rent are all important, but all work and no play makes for a grouchy couple. Having fun together is important for your relationship, so… read more
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How to Shop Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
We all know how important eating healthy is to our overall well-being. But, sometimes healthy foods just aren’t the cheapest options (hello, dollar menu!). If you are trying to stick to a healthy diet while staying on budget, consider the… read more
The Hidden Costs: What You Need to Know When Buying a Pet
Opening your home to a furry friend is an adventure. It’s an exciting time for you and your family and is often compared to preparing for a baby. But, before you start the search, you should consider how to financially… read more
How to Budget in 2022
Saving money just became easier -- in 2022, the Google Play and Apple stores offer a few budgeting applications that calculate and allocate funds. Here are four that we downloaded and reviewed! Mint Mint is a free budgeting application available… read more
Conducting an Annual Expense Review
You probably visit your doctor once a year for a checkup, but there's something else to pencil on the calendar: an annual review of your utilities and insurance. An annual review is a great opportunity to determine if there are… read more
The Savvy Consumer’s Quick Guide to Buying Your First Home
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, it can feel quite overwhelming. This quick guide to buying your first home will give you an overview of what you should be working on. Step 1: Is Buying Your Best Option?… read more
4 Creative Ways to Exercise for Free
Eating right and staying active are key to living a healthy lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg! There are many ways to workout on a budget in Gainesville because all you need to… read more
Debt Liquidation: Is It Right for You?
Consumer debt liquidation can take on many forms — from selling off personal assets to declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy. All of these options should be carefully considered before beginning any. Financial liquidation is defined as converting assets into cash in… read more
Give Back to the Community with The United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund
The United Way of North Central Florida is teaming up with the North Central Florida Community Foundation to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic with their North Central Florida Cares initiative. They're using the platform for one of their… read more
Where Is The Happiest Place on Earth?
As it turns out, the happiest place in the world is not, in fact, a theme park. According to the World Happiness Report conducted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Norway took that honor in 2017, followed closely by Denmark,… read more
