Author Archives: Trae Bodge

Paying for utilities is a necessary evil, but that doesn’t mean we are powerless (pardon the pun, ha, ha!).  If … Read More

The popularity of online shopping has exploded during the pandemic. Even naysayers joined the ranks, especially when they realized that … Read More

Technology touches all areas of our daily lives, from home entertainment systems to cell phones to computers. These much-loved items … Read More

As you prepare for your kids to go back to school, those supplies and clothes can add up fast. After … Read More

Whether for work or play, we all want the latest and greatest tech. New electronics and our wallets may not … Read More

If you’re celebrating Earth Month, or if you’re just trying to live a little greener, here are some of my … Read More

Let’s face it – your kids are going to be more bored sometimes. And while boredom often begets creativity and … Read More

Unlike shopping for clothes or gifts, grocery shopping isn’t fun. And now that we’re dashing in and out of the … Read More

Do you have a kid heading off to college? There are so many things to buy!  From bedding to kitchenette … Read More

You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and … Read More

Believe it or not, it’s that time again! While the kids are enjoying summer break, parents need to start thinking … Read More

  On Father’s Day, we celebrate the incredible dads in our lives and everything they do for us.  Sometimes that … Read More

This Father’s Day, you don’t need to break the bank to show the dads in your life how much they … Read More

It’s that time of year when we start thinking about gifts for the moms in our lives. What better gifts … Read More

Shopping for a Mother’s Day gift can be tough!  After all, we love the moms in our lives SO much … Read More

You might be too occupied with preparing your taxes to notice, but April is Financial Literacy Month! You’re probably financially … Read More

It’s Earth Month, an ideal time to think about the ways you can live a more sustainable life. Thankfully, it’s … Read More

April is Earth Month, so what better time to stock up on your sustainable favorites and discover some new green … Read More

                It’s been a long winter, and hibernating has not done us any … Read More

©Pexels Budgeting trends on social media are creating a new generation of financially savvy savers.  From loud budgeting to no-spend … Read More