the temptation to overspend at the last minute on holiday gifting
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

Holiday Gifting: The Temptation to Overspend at the Last Minute

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year – but why does holiday shopping always tempt us to throw our budgets out the window? Whether you’ve been tempted by last-minute upgrades or pressured to match someone else’s extravagance, I’ve got you covered. In today’s episode, we’ll tackle

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

1 Simple Way To Save on Christmas Gifts All Year Long

Want a simple tip to help you save money on Christmas gifts all year long? Well, have I got the episode for you. I’m sharing the one thing I do to save time and money each and every year. And…it really is simple. Ready to find out what it is?

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Make Black Friday a Budget-Friendly Experience

Do you usually find yourself overspending, or worse – stuck with buyer’s remorse once Black Friday’s over? If so, today’s episode is for you. I’m giving you my nine tips for Black Friday success so that you can rock the holiday season without the financial hangover. Sound like something you

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Embrace Holiday Invites without Overspending

The holiday season is officially here, and with it, the stream of party invites, gift exchanges, and family gatherings. Fun? Absolutely! But let’s be real: all these celebrations can take a huge toll on our wallets if we’re not careful. Today I’m sharing my three favorite tips to help embrace

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Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

7 Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. I know that when I’m armed with wish lists from kids and family members, I have a hard time avoiding the shopping frenzy that seems to take place every time I leave the house. After all, those sales are tempting and who doesn’t

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thanksgiving on a budget
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Have a Successful Thanksgiving on a Budget

It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, the air is cooler, and there might even be a promise of snow in the forecast. Whatever the weather might be doing in your neck of the woods, one thing is for sure: if you live in the United States,

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Sarah Brumley

How to Have Stress Free Money Conversations with Family

Whether it’s your extended family, close friends, or anyone else you call family, talking about money and holiday plans can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield. With the holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect time to embrace stress-free money conversations and iron out those expectations. Today I’m

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?

There’s nothing worse than getting to the holidays and realizing you can’t afford them at all. If that’s you, not to worry. In today’s quick tip episode I’m offering a few ideas to help you make the holidays special for your family without spending any money. Sound like something you

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How to Stick to Your Holiday Budget
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Create and Stick to Your Holiday Budget

If we’re being honest we can say: it’s the worst time of the year for budgets. With the rising cost of toys, books, food and decorations, it’s no wonder that January 1st comes with the need to put huge restrictions not only on our eating habits, but those of our

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

Debt Free Travel: 3 Tips For Your Budget-Friendly Vacation

Unless you already have a sizeable savings account earmarked for travel, you may be wondering how to take that next trip without digging yourself further into debt. Today I’m giving you three tips that we’ve personally used for a budget-friendly vacation with the hope that it’ll encourage and assist you

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How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning

It may not feel like it, but summer’s coming up…and fast. This means that, if you’re a person who vacations, you should absolutely be planning it or at least thinking about what you’d like to do during your trip. Don’t waste any time and fast track your vacation planning so

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How I Saved $689.46 for Christmas (And You Can, Too!)
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How I Saved $689.46 for Christmas (And You Can, Too!)

Every year we spend more and more during the holiday season. Perhaps you can relate. It doesn’t seem to matter how well-intentioned we are heading into the season, there are always more expenses than we account for ahead of time. Last year was no different when it came to expenses,

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