https://truemoneysaver.com/ Savings for Yourself, Blessings for Others Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:04:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-FAVICON-TMS-Logo-Purse-Only-32x32.png https://truemoneysaver.com/ 32 32 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/say-i-dont-to-wedding-expenses/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/say-i-dont-to-wedding-expenses/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:01:46 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=688255 Weddings are beautiful celebrations for newly engaged couples and their guests, but those wedding expenses can sure be expensive. And while everyone enjoys dressing up and having a great time with friends and family, wedding expenses can sure get a couple into debt fast. Weddings have become very expensive and as all the details are selected, the total price can quickly become the price of a car or even a large down payment on a house. You will be presented […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/say-i-dont-to-wedding-expenses/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-baby-diapers/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-baby-diapers/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=708203 FREE Baby Diapers. Doesn't that sound crazy since they are so expensive?! Well, Momma, get ready to save money on your diaper expenses by getting FREE baby diapers! And since birthing and raising babies is so painful and expensive, can't we get something FREE out of all of this?! Yes, we do get the baby, but FREEbies are just awesome! These tips are hidden gems that work over the short and long term and since we have several years in diapers […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/free-baby-diapers/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/poor-money-habits-making-you-broke/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/poor-money-habits-making-you-broke/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=681917 We are all guilty of certain bad money habits. In fact, I am willing to bet that even if you are the most frugal person in the world, you are still guilty of at least one bad money habit. For me, it was too easy to use our credit card. Over just a short period we managed to find ourselves buried under credit card debt, and it took us years to get out from under it. The first step to […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/poor-money-habits-making-you-broke/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/fundraising-ideas-for-summer-camp-or-mission-trips/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/fundraising-ideas-for-summer-camp-or-mission-trips/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=75855 Need some ideas for youth fundraising? Well, I've got them! Those summer camps, tickets, trips and extra gas money can bring a big price tag, especially when you're not prepared for them. We've put together a list of fundraising ideas that could help you offset those extra costs and have a little fun while you're at it. Whether their a little young, or about to head off to college, these youth fundraising ideas for money ideas will get that money […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/fundraising-ideas-for-summer-camp-or-mission-trips/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/mistake-people-make-budgeting/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/mistake-people-make-budgeting/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673861 The idea of creating and sticking to a budget probably sounds pretty straightforward when you start the budgeting process. All you have to do is make a plan for where you want your money to go and then stick to it. Sounds pretty simple, right? But you can easily make these budgeting mistakes when you start making a budget. Don't make these mistakes when starting your budgeting process! I spoke about this topic on my Savings Segment on Fox TV. […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/mistake-people-make-budgeting/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/fill-your-emergency-fund/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/fill-your-emergency-fund/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673810 Whether you're trying to pay off debt or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund or a rainy day fund. Emergency funds are so essential for our financial security. When a financial crisis and unexpected expenses occur, instead of swiping your credit card and trying to figure out where the money is going to come from, you'll have a plan instead of using the credit card! 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Whether you are doing a Spending Freeze Challenge to save up for a vacation, or just to keep your […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/live-on-less-after-spending-freeze/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/smart-ways-save-vacation/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/smart-ways-save-vacation/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:01:47 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=681287 The older I get the more I am realizing how important family getaways are to reconnecting with our families. We are always running in so many various directions during the year that we all need some relaxing time to let loose and have some fun. And while that sounds great in theory, it can be horrible for our finances if we aren’t careful, especially when it comes to taking summer vacations. In order to get the most FUN on your […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/smart-ways-save-vacation/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/ https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=675482 Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe This easy, classic sandwich has become one of our family favorites! If you don't have cheesecloth to place the rosemary and bay leaves in, you can use an inexpensive men's handkerchief. Don't waste any of that delicious juice that remains in the crock pot after you remove the meat. Strain it and use it to dip the sandwiches in. It's SO good...we never have enough!!   GRAB YOUR FREE PRINTABLE FOR Crock Pot French […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/budget-for-your-wedding/ https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/budget-for-your-wedding/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=690831 The most important part of planning a wedding is to learn how to budget for your wedding. While the ideas of a string orchestra and a white horse drawn carriage sounds so romantic, your wedding budget can't handle that...can it? Do you even know? That's why it's important for you to learn how to budget for your wedding, so you know how much everything costs and how it's gonna get paid for. Plus, when you learn how to set a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/budget-for-your-wedding/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/mistakes-trying-to-get-out-of-debt/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/mistakes-trying-to-get-out-of-debt/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671576 Paying off debt can be an incredible life changer. No more worry about having enough money at the end of the month. ​No more frustrating bills coming in the mail showing how much money you're spending on interest, and wasting, because you used someone else’s money. And no more mentally crossing your fingers at the grocery checkout lane when you *hope* the card will go through. Yes, paying off debt can be a real life-changer. Not like finding a mystical […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/mistakes-trying-to-get-out-of-debt/feed/ 3 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=716101 You know how it goes… as the summer fun starts to unfold, it doesn’t take long for the kids come in and you hear a mantra of “I’m Bored.” Well I’m here to help you NOT feel like you need a vacation from your summer fun vacation. You just need some awesome summer fun activities for kids. I’ve listed 50 summer fun things to do and activities for kids at home. Plus, there are various entertaining options sure to keep […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-fun-activities/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/stretch-budget-tight-on-money/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/stretch-budget-tight-on-money/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673275 Everyone encounters a time when you have to use budget savers to make the money you have last until it replenishes and the budget resets. It's usually when you’ve decided not to spend any money for a short period (by doing a spending freeze), or there just isn’t enough money to make ends meet. This may involve getting creative and even slightly tweaking your lifestyle to stretch every dollar you have. You can learn how to stretch your budget by […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/stretch-budget-tight-on-money/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/always-buy-aldi/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/always-buy-aldi/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=708244 Aldi is seriously one of the best places to shop for cheap groceries and great Aldi products! The downside is that they don’t take coupons unless they put out a store coupon which is rare. This means that unless you have a few rebate apps on hand, there are very few ways you can actually save money on the Aldi products you buy. But the great thing about shopping at Aldi is that you can get basically all your grocery […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/always-buy-aldi/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-activities-no-spend-challenge/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-activities-no-spend-challenge/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:01:52 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=685554 Are you always searching for "free outdoor activities near me"? Free activities are always a good idea if you’re looking to save money during a Spending Freeze Challenge. However, you might be thinking that "no spending" also sounds like no fun at all. After all, what can you do when you can’t spend any money? As it turns out, there are a ton of free outdoor activities near me and you that you take part in while participating in a […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/free-activities-no-spend-challenge/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/vacation-without-worrying-about-money/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/vacation-without-worrying-about-money/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676218 Do you want to learn how to not worry about money on your vacation? You know, that feeling where you worried about the dimes and nickles and how much you'll have at the end of the day? If you'll have to cut your trip short because it's been more expensive than you thought? A vacation is supposed to help us relax, unwind, and come back feeling refreshed, not to be stressed out because of the credit card bills coming in […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/vacation-without-worrying-about-money/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/planning-a-frugal-wedding/ https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/planning-a-frugal-wedding/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=688248 Are you trying to learn how to have a frugal wedding? This is such an exciting time but a stressful one too knowing how much weddings can cost these days. But I just know that your end result is going to be spectacular when you learn these frugal wedding tips. Right now, you might be feeling overwhelmed. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to put on this fantastic wedding without breaking the bank. Well, I’m […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/wedding-and-honeymoon/planning-a-frugal-wedding/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/grocery-savings/how-to-save-money-on-baby-diapers/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/grocery-savings/how-to-save-money-on-baby-diapers/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=693333 Baby diapers can easily be your biggest expense for the first 2-3 years of your little one’s life, so it's important to learn how to save money on diapers. It’s a necessity that you keep buying until they are potty trained (which for each of my four children was right before they turned THREE! And then we used Pull-Ups for bedtime too!). With so many brands and various sizes out there, it can be difficult deciding how much you should […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/grocery-savings/how-to-save-money-on-baby-diapers/feed/ 9 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-reduction-services/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-reduction-services/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:01:46 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671569 There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to paying off your debt including debt reduction services. However, debt reduction services can feel like a dream come true during tough times. Kind of like a Fairy Godmother that can wave her wand and make our pumpkin of debt look like a beautiful carriage that will whisk us away to financial freedom. But looks can be deceiving and debt reduction services can make a lot of promises […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-reduction-services/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/back-to-school/report-card-freebies/ https://truemoneysaver.com/back-to-school/report-card-freebies/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=697346 Report Card FREEbies & Rewards for Good Grades! End of school is coming soon, and we know you and your kids have worked hard to get through this school year! Did you know that some businesses reward that hard work? We have gathered some fun Report Card FREEbies and Rewards for Good Grades to help celebrate the beginning of Summer! I spoke about this topic on my weekly Savings Segment on Fox TV:     <\center>    Please Note: Since […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/back-to-school/report-card-freebies/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/how-to-budget/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/how-to-budget/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:01:47 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673850 When it comes to creating a good budget, sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Here's the thing, a good budget will not only tell your money where to go but help you stay on track, so you don’t overspend. While it is good practice to track your spending anyway, a good budget will give you the financial backbone you need to make progress toward your financial goals. There is a HUGE difference between just tracking your […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/how-to-budget/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/secret-ways-save-more-money-aldi/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/secret-ways-save-more-money-aldi/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=675849 A common question I receive is if I have any Aldi shopping tips. And I love shopping at Aldi, so I have some insider secrets you are gonna love. Aldi is a hidden gem of a grocery store that you might overlook because they don't accept any manufacturer coupons. But when you look at the bottom line price you pay for items, you might be pleasantly surprised by the low prices you'll find. They have fantastic produce prices as well […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/secret-ways-save-more-money-aldi/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/things-to-do-instead-of-spending-money/ https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/things-to-do-instead-of-spending-money/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671591 One of the main reasons people spend money is not out of necessity or even want, but boredom! If you are working with a tight budget this month (or maybe every month), then spending money “for fun” is just not in the cards right now. Spending money without a legitimate reason is not only bad for your wallet, but also your time!]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/no-spend/things-to-do-instead-of-spending-money/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/how-much-money-need-for-vacation/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/how-much-money-need-for-vacation/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:01:47 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=685942 You’re probably excited about getting ready to go on a much-needed family vacation and now the process of getting your vacation on budget starts. Do you actually know how much you need to save to have the best time possible? The last thing you want is to get to your destination and find out it is much more costly than you initially thought. That's why I share my best tips on how to plan a vacation on a budget so […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/vacations/how-much-money-need-for-vacation/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-thousands-wedding-without-sacrificing-dreams/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-thousands-wedding-without-sacrificing-dreams/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=258369 The average wedding ceremony costs thousands of dollars ($34,000 to be precise) and aside from your home and cars, it will probably be the biggest expense of your married life! If you could shave a few hundred to a few thousand dollars off of your wedding bill without sacrificing your dream wedding ceremony, you would, wouldn’t you? What if we said it would take little extra time and your guests would never know the difference? So I'll share with you the […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-thousands-wedding-without-sacrificing-dreams/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/raise-your-credit-score/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/raise-your-credit-score/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=678642 Raising your credit score rating is a lot like losing weight. It’s not something that can happen overnight, and there is no such thing as a quick fix. Your credit score is determined by your past behavior and not just what you are doing presently to address it. So it will take a little bit of time to undo any damage that’s been done. There are a few things you can do to help to build better credit so you […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/raise-your-credit-score/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-reading-programs/ https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-reading-programs/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=697233 Motivate Your Kids To Read with these 2020 FREE Summer Reading Programs! Keeping kids’ bodies and minds active on summer break are equally important. That’s where summer reading programs come in and for FREE is even better! The three-month summer vacation can make a mind turn to mush. It's surprising to learn that kids can lose up to 22% of skills when they do not read during the summer!   That is a staggering, unacceptable percentage when we can do something about […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/freebies/summer-reading-programs/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/getting-the-best-price/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/getting-the-best-price/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:01:44 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=717534 If you are trying to save more on groceries, let me teach you how to make a grocery price book. Do you realize that you typically purchase the same 20 items for your family over and over again each week? The milk, the meat, the Kraft Singles, etc. And yes, those items do go on sale, which saves you money every so often. But that doesn't alert you to stock up to have it on hand longer, it just means […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/getting-the-best-price/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/achieving-big-goals/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/achieving-big-goals/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=674748 I know what you're thinking...how to achieve big goals for your finances already seems daunting. Until this point, I had never shared my goals with you. Can you believe it? I started my frugal living journey long ago because I wanted to live a more meaningful life and become debt-free. For years, I struggled with overspending and being discontent with the things I already had. In the past, I would make these huge goals for myself in hopes of achieving […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/achieving-big-goals/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-affects-credit-score/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-affects-credit-score/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:02:15 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671566 Many factors play a big role in your credit score including your debt ratio. When it comes to your finances, your debt ratio can ruin even the best financial situation. It can ruin even more than that. Your debt ratio will not just affect your ability to spend, but it will impact your credit score and possibly your ability to borrow money or pay for things in the future. Learning about your credit score and debt ratio can help you […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/debt-affects-credit-score/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/planning-your-financial-future/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/planning-your-financial-future/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:01:45 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=674549 How do you go about planning for your financial future? Think back to five years ago. Are you where you wanted to be now? Do you even remember where you wanted to be five years ago? This is perhaps one of life’s hardest questions since a lot can change in just five years. Many people probably answered no to the above questions, and unless you are focused on your future, you will likely continue to respond no for years to […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/planning-your-financial-future/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-groceries/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-groceries/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=675196 Did you know that food is the third largest household expense families spend money on? Even the thriftiest people are still averaging a spending of $568 per month. Whether your family is big or small, we’re all looking for ways to save money on groceries. So how do frugal people spend less money on their groceries? The answer isn’t always so simple. Frugal people implement some tactics from when they plan their trip all the way to check out. If you […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-groceries/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-burritos-with-cheese-sauce-recipe/ https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-burritos-with-cheese-sauce-recipe/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676895 Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos with Cheese Sauce Gather friends and family for this dinner -- you'll be able to feed them all since it serves 16! Because the chicken is cooked in the crock pot, you won't have to spend much time in the kitchen preparing it either.  Double bonus!! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:49]Here are some other recipes you might enjoy: Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Easy Blueberry Crisp See the True Couponing Recipe section for even more […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-burritos-with-cheese-sauce-recipe/feed/ 3 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/pay-off-debt-when-broke/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/pay-off-debt-when-broke/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671551 How to pay off debt with no money. Getting out of debt isn’t easy, and it can be even more difficult if you find yourself without much money to spare. Even if you are living on an extremely tight budget, you can still pay off your debt. Because, truthfully, no matter how much spare money you have, it is going to take some significant financial changes to become debt-free. Because not everyone is lucky enough to have a Prince Charming […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/pay-off-debt-when-broke/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-realistic-goals-you-can-keep/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-realistic-goals-you-can-keep/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=672168 We all know we are supposed to set goals for ourselves, but it always feels like the goals we set never seem to pan out well by the end of the year. I have had my fair share of goal flops over the years, and I learned a secret to why I wasn’t able to effectively set...]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-realistic-goals-you-can-keep/feed/ 8 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/get-groceries-on-budget-without-couponing/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/get-groceries-on-budget-without-couponing/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=721379 Do you need to get your groceries on budget? Then these tips will teach you how to save money on groceries without coupons. Did you realize that there is a strategy to couponing in which you can save around 70% Off your grocery bill without EVER even using a coupon? There is! You wanna know what you have to do? The answer is kinda easy, all you simply have to do is: PAY ATTENTION. No, I'm serious, that IS truly […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/get-groceries-on-budget-without-couponing/feed/ 5 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/giving-more-help-get-out-of-debt/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/giving-more-help-get-out-of-debt/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671563 Being in debt can make it feel like you are pushing along without the means to help others or giving to the poor. And it becomes even more apparent when the holidays come around because that's when it feels like every organization and person you meet is looking for donations or help for others. I spoke about this topic on my Savings Segment on Fox. Watch the replay video here:             It can be difficult […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/giving-more-help-get-out-of-debt/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/keys-to-financial-success/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/keys-to-financial-success/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=724879 Do you have the keys to financial success this year? I love January because It feels like we've begun a fresh new start to the new year. As I pack up the Christmas decorations it just feels like I'm preparing to begin a new chapter and I get excited for what will unfold as the year gets underway. Since it is a month of new beginnings and that usually includes identifying resolutions, what if this was the year that you […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/keys-to-financial-success/feed/ 8 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-meat/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-meat/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=715074 One question we get asked frequently is “How can I save money on meat?” Meat is one of the most expensive items we buy at the grocery store and coupons for meat are rare. But you can save money on meat and never pay full price for it again. I think of saving on meat like a treasure hunt. What deal can I find? And what meal can I make out of it? That's one way I make grocery shopping […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-on-meat/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-to-pay-off-your-debt-faster/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-to-pay-off-your-debt-faster/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671558 Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? Do you dread going to the mail or picking up the phone because you know it’s a bill that needs to be paid? You are not alone! The average household debt is around $15,000. That’s 4,110 Grande Cafe Lattes from Starbucks or 1,665 tickets to the movies! Sounds like a lot when you put it that way huh?]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-to-pay-off-your-debt-faster/feed/ 5 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/better-personal-finance-strategy/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/better-personal-finance-strategy/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:01:43 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=676131 We’ve all used the excuse of “I don’t have enough money” when creating a personal finance strategy. I've been there myself, so I know where you’re coming from. It feels like no matter how much we plan there is never enough time or money to do all the things we want to do. Sometimes this means that our priorities will fall down the drain and we’ll wind up in over our heads...again. So now is the time to quickly start […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/better-personal-finance-strategy/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/types-of-meat-to-save-you-money/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/types-of-meat-to-save-you-money/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=714511 Saving money on your family's favorite types of meat can be an ongoing challenge. The coupons for fresh meat are few and far between. Even general types of meat marked "on sale" are expensive. However, there are some tricks to getting high-quality meats for less! The USDA has an ongoing data research study that compares the costs of meat pound per pound. Along with that data, we've conducted our own investigation to find out what cuts of meat are less […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/types-of-meat-to-save-you-money/feed/ 0 https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/easy-crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/ https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/easy-crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=675090 Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings I come from a good ole Southern Family and Chicken and Dumplings is still a family favorite! Doing it in the crcok pot makes it really easy too! Nothing complicated about these ingredients! Chop up your fresh veggies. Combine everything right into the crock pot. A home-cooked, comfort-food dinner awaits! GRAB YOUR FREE PRINTABLE FOR Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Type: Slow Cooker Cuisine: Main Dish Author: True […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/easy-crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/feed/ 4 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-debt-snowball-works/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-debt-snowball-works/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:01:40 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=671554 You can easily payoff debt with this easy method called the Snowball Method. Imagine a tiny snowball in your hand. Now imagine that same snowball rolling down a big hill going at high speed. While that little snowball used to fit in the palm of your hand, now it’s growing bigger and bigger as it works its way down the hill. The tiny snowball gains momentum and finally when it reaches the bottom, it’s tripled or more in size! The […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/how-debt-snowball-works/feed/ 3 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-smart-financial-goals/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-smart-financial-goals/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:01:41 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=674540 The thrill of the new year might be starting to wear off, and now you might begin to question those SMART financial goals that you set back in January. Those extra hundreds you were putting into savings might not last much longer, and you might start to feel like the financial goals you set aren’t helping you create the bigger picture you had imagined. Most goals and resolutions won’t make it to Valentine’s Day and not all of them are […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/budgeting/set-smart-financial-goals/feed/ 6 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-compare-food-prices/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-compare-food-prices/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:01:39 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=717305 It may sound shocking to hear that you can save $500 this year when you simply compare food prices. But the best news is that you can save that much without even cutting any coupons! That notion may seem odd coming from me, a hard-core couponer, right? Yes, I know. But using coupons is only one way to save money on your grocery bill. Another way that'll help you save BIG (and save you time) is to do a simple […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/spend-less/save-money-compare-food-prices/feed/ 1 https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/live-on-one-income-pay-off-debt/ https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/live-on-one-income-pay-off-debt/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:01:38 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=673973 If you are living on one income, you might think you’ll never get out of debt. For years I wasted time plugging along and paying our minimum debt payments thinking it was an impossible dream to get it paid off. Now I'm here to tell you that it is very possible to pay off debt even while only one person is earning a full-time income.]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/money/debt/live-on-one-income-pay-off-debt/feed/ 2 https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/meal-planning-service/ https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/meal-planning-service/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 20:01:42 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=686587 If you're wondering should you pay for a meal planning service, let me help you decide. It’s more challenging than ever to find the time and the money to prepare healthy and tasty meals. We are all so busy during the week that when we get home, having to decide what you want to eat, and going to the grocery store seems like an impossible task. Only now, businesses have become smarter, and have figured how to solve our meal […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/meal-planning-service/feed/ 14 https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/method-of-meal-planning/ https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/method-of-meal-planning/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 20:01:46 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=686955 If you've heard what’s for dinner for the last time, then it's time to find the best way to meal plan. If I had a dollar for every text message or request I got asking “what’s for dinner?” even before 5 o'clock, I’d be rich! I’ve been planning my meals for years now. It’s become one of those habits that once you start, you’ll never go back. In a given week, I will have planned 21 meals. I know what you’re […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/meal-planning/method-of-meal-planning/feed/ 8 https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-chipotle-carnitas-recipe/ https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-chipotle-carnitas-recipe/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 20:01:46 +0000 https://truemoneysaver.com/?p=275567 Crock Pot Chipotle Carnitas Recipe   In only 15 mins of prep time, and 8 hours "hands off" time in the Crock Pot, you can enjoy this delicious Chipotle Carnitas Recipe at home and save the cost of going out to eat! I usually get a nice Pork Shoulder when I make this recipe and as many fresh ingredients as possible. It makes such a difference! After browning the meat on all sides, the rest is super easy...just put it […]]]> https://truemoneysaver.com/recipes/crock-pot-chipotle-carnitas-recipe/feed/ 17