Prescription drugs are one of those items that we know are necessary, but the cost can make them a real budget buster. Some medications cost in excess of $100 each month, and for those people who take several drugs at once, the price tag quickly exceeds their ability to pay.
Before you opt out of taking medications you need, let’s look at some ways you can reduce your expense.

Over the past weeks I’ve been working diligently to preserve a pile of freshly picked fruit.  We’ve canned some, we’ve put some in the fridge for eating, and we’ve made jelly and apple sauce.  Finally, we have also frozen some.  I thought I would mention this because if you are frightened to begin canning, or don’t have the equipment or time, freezing is another great option to preserve the goodness and abundance of the summer’s harvest.

Learn about the various specific costs related to pet ownership and how you can save money on them.

Every year, the Tax Foundation points to a day in April and proclaims it Tax Freedom Day. It’s the day after which you have effectively earned enough to cover your tax liabilities for the year. For 2010, that day was April 9th. In 2009, it was April 8th. The idea is that, based on what you are projected to owe in taxes, every hour you work until that day goes towards funding that liability.

When I was young enough to wear braces, the costs from start to finish was $2,000. Today, parents spend much more than that on braces, and it is common to start earlier, sometimes when a child is only 7 or 8 years old.
The questions facing a parent of several children is just how much they can afford to spend on braces, and whether or not it is worth the investment.