Eliza Cross 
There are so many benefits of a library card! As you may know, libraries have evolved into places that do so much more than lend books. Your neighborhood library can be a rich source of entertainment and education…and best of all, everything is free. We live just a few blocks from a wonderful public library, … Read more
These seven tasks will help you simplify finances and reduce worry so you can focus on making your money grow. I don’t know about you, but I can easily procrastinate on “boring” money tasks like updating a will or reviewing insurance. The thing is, tackling these chores can help us sleep better at night, save … Read more
Have you ever done a digital declutter? This guide will give you plenty of ideas and tips for tidying your computers, mobile devices and online spaces. While plenty has been written about decluttering at home and there are numerous television shows and books about how to do it. the clutter we accumulate on our devices … Read more
This simple weekly cleaning routine has helped our family keep the main spaces in our home semi-tidy and picked up. Have you noticed how some folks seem to have a special housecleaning gene, built right into their DNA? I am not one of those people. I love a clean, organized house, and I actually enjoy … Read more
It’s important to step back occasionally and think about the Big Picture financial dream. When you think about being in a good place with money, what does that look like? If you had enough money to be comfortable, what would that allow you to do? I’ve been doing this challenge for many years, and I … Read more
Now is a perfect time to make a spring vegetable garden plan and sketch out ideas for your ideal plot, especially if you’re on a money diet. This time of year, I love to start thinking about seeds and plants and getting my hands in the dirt. Do you enjoy daydreaming about your future garden, … Read more
Cutting ancillary expenses is one of the most effective ways to improve your bottom line. The bills we pay month after month, year after year, can really add up. Companies love to commit us to long contracts and automatic monthly payments, so we need to be vigilant about evaluating our ongoing expenses. Keeping our monthly … Read more
Dear friends, We’re fifty percent in on the January Money Diet as of this weekend. Congratulations! For the next 16 days, we’ll stick together and encourage each other to finish the challenge STRONG. We can accomplish such good things with our money this month, if we all hang in there and persevere. Win a Starbucks … Read more
Save money and help the planet with these easy ways to reduce waste. Many of us can significantly reduce our monthly expenses without sacrificing one thing. The key is to become more efficient about the way we use our resources and waste less. When we’re good stewards of what we have, we enjoy the same … Read more
These tips for how to earn extra money from home can really jump-start your finances this year. When I was a magazine publishing executive managing a multi-million dollar budget, I learned a simple truth: If you want more money on the bottom line, it’s usually easier to get there by earning more revenue than cutting … Read more