You know – The holidays will be here before we know it. Yes. I’m talking about NEXT December. In 11 months, we’ll all be scrambling in holiday mode. I’m a bit ahead of myself, but as Ryan and I were reflecting on our holidays (and our annual spending), it naturally made me look ahead to 2015. […]
8 tips for a greener home (that also save you money)
Many thanks to Direct Energy for sponsoring today’s post and for encouraging me to share my tips for an eco-friendly home. It really can be easy being green. Even if Kermit the Frog tells you differently. And not only can it be relatively simple, it can also be worth your while. A few weeks ago, […]
Managing your finances as a couple
Not everyone is a budgeting fan. I don’t love to budget, but I know it works. Unless you are naturally frugal – which I’m not – budgeting is likely the only way you can really see where your money is going and keep your spending in track. I even go as far as to call it a […]
Saving in college
I stepped on my college campus for the first time 11 years ago. And in four years, I learned a lot about myself. I also learned a lot about money. (I’m adding a couple of photos of the college years I pulled from Facebook. Mostly just because they humor me.) 1. Fun can be had […]
Saving money while renovating a fixer-upper home
If there’s one thing we’re pretty familiar with at NewlyWoodwards, it’s buying a home. We’ve done it five times since 2007, so I’m considering ourselves at least somewhat knowledgable about the process. That doesn’t mean we LIKE the process. It’s terrible, tedious, stressful, time-consuming and just horrible overall, in my opinion. But buying a house […]
Saving with a new job
Starting a new job makes you feel like you are rolling in dough. Here are a few of my tips for saving from the beginning.