Lynnae McCoy's Author Profile and Articles
I'm Lynnae, wife of one and stay-at-home mom of two. I'm committed to getting out of debt by being frugal with my choices in life.
Articles by Lynnae McCoy
Financial Benefits for Foster Parents and Their Foster Children
For the past year my husband and I have been certified foster parents. In our case, we took in a relative who needed a home. Over the last year we have learned a lot about the [...]
Keeping Your Teens Busy This Summer…The Frugal Way!
It’s the last week of school, and I’m looking ahead to summer. What am I going to do to keep the kids busy? My nine year old and my toddler are easy. Spray parks, library story [...]
Avoid Lifestyle Inflation, Especially While in Debt
When my husband and I were just beginning our married life, we lived on very little. And I do mean very little! He had a job at a local radio station, and it didn’t pay much. [...]
Good Financial Sense Begins in Toddlerhood
The other day, as my toddler was throwing a tantrum, because she had to wait five seconds before I gave her a snack, I began thinking about what tremendous effort parenting a toddler takes. Not that [...]
A Quick Pre-College Financial Education for High School Graduates
It’s graduation season. As high school students everywhere are celebrating their new found independence, parents of these students are worrying whether or not their graduates know enough to survive college. In a perfect world, parents teach [...]
Protect Yourself Against Identity Thief Before He Gets You
Last week I was waiting for an important document to arrive in the mail. As I checked the mail every day, I realized how easy it would be for someone to steal my identity. We have [...]
How to Save Money on Car Insurance
If you’re on a quest to lower your bills, take a hard look at your car insurance. Car insurance is an area that can yield monthly savings with just a few phone calls and inquiries. Many [...]
8 Fun and Frugal Outdoor Activities
In many areas of the country, the weather is beginning to warm up. The temperatures are nice, but not stifling, and it’s the perfect time for getting outdoors. If you’re looking for some frugal outdoor activities, [...]
Checklist and Tips for a Backyard Campout
Camping is a favorite summertime activity for kids. Even if you don’t have the time, money, or inclination to load up the camping equipment and head to the woods, your kids can still experience the joy [...]
How to Save Money on Gas
Fuel prices are going up, up, up. By this summer, the experts say gas will be above $4.00 a gallon. That doesn’t bode well for the summer vacation season. And for those on an already too-tight [...]
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