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June 01, 2023
Fun, Frugal & Budget-Friendly Family Activities

Having fun with the family is a must, but how can you do that on a budget? We’re sharing engaging and memorable ideas for having family fun while going easy on your wallet.    1. Focus on the important things about family activities.   The important things about family activities are:  Spending quality time together  Sharing an…

June 01, 2023
Janna’s Story: Freedom to Travel

Meet Janna, a licensed social worker who lives in Texas and loves to travel. What do you do? I work for 2-1-1 Texas/UnitedWay HELPLINE, doing outreach and education about 2-1-1 services. I love my work. Every day is different, and there are different topics and coalitions that the community focuses on. I actually heard about…

May 25, 2023
4 Reasons To Budget For Fun Activities & How To Do It

Just wanna have fun? And healthy finances? And live within a budget? Is that a thing?  Well, yes. It’s a thing. You can have fun and have healthy finances and live within a budget.     You should budget for fun activities While a budget may seem restrictive, it really provides you with a lot of freedom.…

May 23, 2023
Summer Bucket List: 7 Tips for Thrifty Travel

Do you have a summertime bucket list? If not, this is a great time to make one. Sit yourself and/or your family down and brainstorm about a special activity each of you would like to do this summer.  These can be trips or even some local highl...

May 30, 2023
Importance of Celebrating Savings Successes & Milestones

Celebrations come in many shapes and sizes. We celebrate big special events in our lives like birthdays, new jobs, and weddings. We also have smaller celebrations, like a fist pump after a successful presentation or maybe an ice cream treat to mark...