No question, it is currently a sellers market in the metro Milwaukee area. And as a result, we are seeing a lot of homes go under contract very quickly. In fact, of late I have seen a lot of posts on social media advertising the fact that the s...
Today's tip is a basic one, but one many people overlook. Don't eat out as much as you are tempted to, and take a lunch with you to work. I see so many people eating out, or going through a drive through, pretty much every day. While no one lov...
Anyone that knows me knows that I love to read. And because I read so much, I would certainly go broke if I purchased every book I read. This is why I love my local library. Utilizing your local library is definitely a thrifty thing to do. You ...
As a Realtor I can spend a lot of time in my car. I now drive a hybrid but used to drive a 8 cylinder car that only took premium, so gas prices were very important to me. I, of course, learned all the tricks to stretch my gas mileage: fuel up e...
There is no way around it. Part of being thrifty is using coupons. There is just so much money to be saved! The trick is to find coupons on items you would buy anyway, with minimal effort on your part. That way the reward really is worth your t...
One of the best ways I know to save money is to shop consignment/Goodwill/thrift stores. You can find so many bargains, you will be amazed at how much money you can save. Many people say shopping at these types of stores are "too much trouble/e...
Today's Thrifty Thursday Tip is to get a good cash back credit card. I do not believe in carrying any credit card debt, but I do believe in making my money work for me, along with saving money any chance I can. The right credit card can do both...
We just took a dream vacation last month to Europe, to celebrate my turning 50. We obviously spent a good amount of money on this vacation, but had saved for it for a long time. I do not believe in carrying any type of debt, other than mortgage...
You have probably read the headlines (and seen the Facebook & Twitter posts) so you already know that there are not a lot of homes for sale right now. At least not enough to keep up with current buyer demand. If you are considering selling your...