As many of you know, I have been working one-on-one with KOAB readers who are interested in personal budget coaching. This is one of my absolute favorite things to do, because I get to play a part in helping you to change your life! It doesn't get … [Read more...]
How We Got Rid of Cable (And What We Watch Instead)
Posted on February 20, 2014 by
Nationwide, the average pay cable bill (not including internet and phone service) was $86 in 2011. It's expected to reach $123 by 2015, according to estimates by the NPD Group. That's well over $1000 a year on something that -- at least … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Make Hosting Shabbat Meals More Affordable
Posted on February 13, 2014 by
Over the weekend, I received a great question about how to budget for the expense of hosting Shabbat meals. I recently started reviewing your blog and I'm totally inspired. My husband and I are hitting rough times at the moment and when we sat down … [Read more...]
How Using Sink Funds Can Break the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle
Posted on February 5, 2014 by
For years, my husband and I lived paycheck to paycheck. Then life happened, and we started living credit card bill to credit card bill. The way we climbed our way out of that cycle is a long story, but if I had to pick the one turning point, I'd say … [Read more...]
How to Restock Your Fridge & Freezer After a Power Outage (On a Budget)
Posted on January 29, 2014 by
Whether your power went out because of a natural disaster, or you find yourself moving across country and need to start over with an empty fridge, here is my advice for how to restock on a budget. Tip #1: Make a List of What You Had When you … [Read more...]
How to Save Money with the SavingStar App
Posted on January 26, 2014 by
Smart phones are the hottest way to save money right now. Personally, I'm loving all these new money-saving apps, because they make it so easy to save. One of these apps that I've been using lately is SavingStar. SavingStar started out as a … [Read more...]
How to Stop Having a Car Loan
Posted on January 26, 2014 by
Car loans are pretty much a way of life in America. According to CNW Marketing Research, 70.5 percent of people finance their cars. Seven out of ten. Of the remaining 29.5%, 18.5% lease them and 11% pay cash up front. So, seriously, when I … [Read more...]
Price Books 101 & Free Printables
Posted on January 15, 2014 by
I'm not a super brand loyal person, but if I'm not making my own tomato sauce, I really prefer Newman's Own Marinara sauce. Yes, I'll use Barilla - or something else, if I've got a coupon. But Newman's Own tastes the best to me. Great, but what … [Read more...]
The #1 Tip for Avoiding Debt: Start With What You Have, Not What You Need
Posted on December 26, 2013 by
I often get emails from readers, who are looking for advice on getting out of debt. I love these emails, because it means that people are connecting and looking for solutions. Almost every email I receive shares a common thread: "How can we make it … [Read more...]
Open an Online Savings Account to Set Up Your Sink Funds (+ Reflections on the New Capital One 360)
Posted on June 6, 2013 by
This post contains my referral links, which helps to support Kosher on a Budget. For more information, see my disclosure policy. You've heard me sing the praises of our online savings accounts for keeping our sink funds (and emergency fund) separate … [Read more...]
