I’ve been trying to drill the importance of sticking to a proper budget into my head. I’ll stay on track for weeks, and then wham, I’ll see a deal and convince myself this is just too good to ignore. I’ll even walk away, go home, carry on with my day, and then have nightmares about… Read more »
Summer came & went; September arrived in the blink of an eye and the traditional school season began. Some of us at AU took a break from our studies, and some didn’t. Some AU students went on long road trips and adventurous travels. Others chose to stay at home and enjoy their downtime lounging around… Read more »
Our family is on a strict budget to make progress with our debt reduction plan—this includes sticking to our grocery budget, of course. We decide on a set amount to spend for groceries each month, withdraw the cash on the first day of the month, and that is the exact amount we spend for food… Read more »
Having a car is great, but it can be very expensive because of things like insurance, maintenance, repairs, and, of course, gas. As students, keeping expenses down is important. We know the price of gas is high, so finding a car that is good on gas, is a must these days. The Saudi Arabian Oil… Read more »
Have you looked at the calendar recently? You may have been so absorbed in your schoolwork—so disciplined and focussed—that you overlooked how quickly time is passing. It’s time to raise your head from your textbooks and count the days until Christmas. If you need to get any seasonal shopping done, it’s time to start thinking… Read more »
December brings a particular kind of panic to many people. Yes, there are the major holidays, which are meant to be a time of happiness and joy, but all too often those feelings are overshadowed by the menu planning, the juggling of schedules around school concerts and other events, and the hard decisions about who… Read more »