Marla Bautista 
Freelance Writer | Speaker | Author

What are your plans, resolutions or intentions for the new year?  Whatever you decide, make sure it benefits you personally and your...

Who doesn’t like to relax, party or unwind every now and then? We all do, but at what cost?  There comes a point when we have to realize...

Today, take time to think about what you are spending money on. Do you buy things outside of  paying your bills? You may be surprised to...

Emotional stress can negatively contribute to the way you spend and budget money. When I am stressed, I tend to buy fast food everyday....

Over the years I have learned how to cook budget-friendly meals. This used to be difficult for me.  Growing up, my family cooked very...

Children should be taught how to be responsible. They learn from things they see. Often, if parents are financially irresponsible, the...

Did you know that people who give back to their communities are wealthier and happier than people who do not? If you have ever listened...

Saving money can seem like a chore. Really,  it’s quite the opposite. Saving money can be exciting and empowering! I love knowing that...

Moving, in my opinion,  is always a fun new adventure to be had! It can also be a costly endeavor. I have moved more than the average...

So I have a confession, I love to shop! But, who doesn’t? There is a way you can have the things you want and still live within your...

Couponing has helped my family survive hard times. When we didn’t have much money, we never had to worry about what the children would...

Eating out is my biggest weakness when it comes to saving money.   I eat out a few times a week.  Do you eat out? If so, how often? ...

Many people who have poor credit believe fixing it is nearly impossible or will take years.  This is not necessarily true.  Sometimes the...

Have you ever thought that it’s impossible to save money when you are living on a tight budget? I used to think so.  I worked a full-time...