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Elle helps families at Couple Money achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increase income, and building net worth. Learn how to live on one income and have fun with the second.

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National Wedding Month: Tax Tips for Your New Marital Status

February 12, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txpa55a220dczo000_Small_277759Congratulations to all you newlyweds! With this new chapter, many opportunities will begin open up as the two of you work together on your dreams. While not as exciting as planning your lives together, filing your taxes jointly can be a way...

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How to Celebrate Your Long Weekend on a Dime

February 11, 2016 December 4, 2018 / Elle Martinez
how-to-celebrate-long-weekend-on-a-dime_imageLong weekends = Love.  Bank account after long weekend = no love. With President’s Day coming soon, remember that it is possible to have a wonderful weekend without spending a ton of money. We’ve compiled 10 cheap or free activities...

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Add These Goals to Your New Year’s Resolutions

December 29, 2015 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp0ec55b52guk000_Small_469710As this year winds down many people are reflecting on how things went. Maybe 2015 was a huge year for you and you’re looking forward to this next one. Maybe you’ve had some setbacks, but you’re ready to change the...

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7 Ways to Save on Last Minute Travel for the Holidays

November 4, 2015 / Elle Martinez
Two children look out an airport window at the plane they are waiting to boardIn a couple of weeks it will be the busiest time to travel. Don’t have your plans yet? No problem! Whether you travel by plane or car, it’s not too late to save some money with your last minute travels. Here...

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Time is Money! 10 Things You Can Do with an Extra Hour for Big Savings in the Future

October 31, 2015 August 19, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Women riding Bicycles in th CityOne of my favorite parts about this season (besides the changing of the leaves and the beautiful outdoor weather) is the extra hour we get when we ‘fall’ back when Daylight Savings Time ends. That golden hour has so much potential. Don’t...

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How to Save for Holiday Gift Giving

September 29, 2015 September 6, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txpe586ce53Q4c000_Small_476069Fall is at the door and in a couple of months we’ll be welcoming another year. Between those two points many people will travel and see their friends and family. For many it’ll be a time of celebration and gifts....

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Oktoberfest by the Numbers

September 18, 2015 September 7, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Happy business friends toasting beer glasses in restaurantMy husband and I started home-brewing a couple of years ago after taking a few brewery tours. We love to learn about the different styles of beer around the world. As craft beer has become more popular, we’ve noticed more...

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Happy Culinary Arts Month! Decadent Recipes That Won’t Break the Bank

July 10, 2015 August 19, 2016 / Elle Martinez
Baked doughnuts in pink icing, overheadWith July being National Culinary Arts Month, I thought it would be fun to share some recipes that wow without draining your wallet (and without needing to be a trained chef). Quality Ingredients Take It Up a Notch No matter...

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How to Get Beach Body Ready on a Budget

June 15, 2015 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp46d86f34p7T000_Small_566932Summer is coming up next week (okay it’s already here in Raleigh!) so many of us are hanging outside and enjoying the beautiful warm weather. Since having my little one earlier this year, I’ve been getting into my new routine...

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Getting Married This June? Here’s How to Save with Budget Friendly Wedding Ideas

June 12, 2015 / Elle Martinez
Stocksy_txp99aa23999zS000_Small_144391Throwing a budget saving wedding is not only smart for your finances, but a savvy move for your marriage. The money you two save can be used for the goals and dreams you want to achieve together. Don’t think you can...

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