Each month we receive Wisdom for your Finances from a
“Financially Fit Principles” Consultant, Tina Williams.

Tina Williams

We would like to share some of those tips with you.

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLE
One pot wonders are making a serious kitchen comeback.
This comeback can save you money.

POWER
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

 PURPOSE
Crock Pots are no longer of yesterday, lots of busy families are buying inexpensive crock pots and cooking meals all through the week, saving money and lots of time. Try this tip, cook several meals on the weekend in the crock pot to have during the week. You can run errands, clean etc. without having to babysit your food.

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLE
Buying concentrated detergents and cleaners can save you money in the long run.

 POWER
Proverbs 11:14 
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

  PURPOSE
Although concentrated detergents may be a buck or two more than regular detergents, you still save money by buying the concentrated detergents because you will use less and get more usage. And that alone is worth the extra dollar.

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLE
Keep an eye on your receipts for money saving coupons to be used on your next shopping trips.

 POWER
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

 PURPOSE
Many grocery stores are now putting coupons on the bottom or back of your receipt. Some are for $2.00 to $3.00 off your next shopping trip. Make sure you are paying attention to your receipts, and saving the coupons to save on your next trip to the store.

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLE
Learn how to protect your child’s identity from being stolen by recognizing the signs.

POWER
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

 PURPOSE
More and more children/young adults have had their identity stolen by someone they know and or by family members. Some of the signs that your child’s identity has been stolen are: He or she applies for a driver’s license only to find that one already exist in their name. He or she gets pre approved credit card offers, and others that are tell all signs. Guard your child’s credit like you would guard their life.

FINANCIAL PRINCIPLE
Keeping your car in top shape can save you money on unnecessary expensive repairs.

POWER
Proverbs 12:27
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

 PURPOSE
Did you know that driving at 65 MPH uses 15% more gas than driving at 55 MPH? And having your tires rotated every 6,000 miles or six months will distribute wear and tear on your tires evenly?  Saving you from buying tires earlier than anticipated.