the don’t be broke blog

It’s October, and that means the holiday shopping season is officially upon us. It’s getting cooler outside as temperature come down, we’re scouring the internet for new holiday recipes, we’re making our list — and checking it twice! Holiday shopping can be a lot of fun, and a real budget breaker. So before you going […]

Can you believe it? We’re into September and the holidays will be here before you know it. Let’s get a jump start on those holiday travel plans now so we can discover all the ways to save this year. With all the other expenses we have during the holidays, why not find new ways to […]

When we, as parents, are struggling financially it can be difficult to want to have a conversation with our kids about money and finances. But, as you well know, kids are watching and can see our ups and downs. Sharing with them the many different aspects of budgeting, family finances, and paying bills on time […]

We recently covered budgeting tips for college students, so it seemed fitting that we now discuss money saving tips. While you may now have your budget in place, we can talk about ways you can cut corners, save some money, and begin to prepare for the bigger picture — life after college. Here are 23 […]

It happened! He bought a ring, got down on one knee, and you said yes. For every girl, this is a magical and stressful time. We dream about our weddings, where it will be, what colors we’ll use, we “pin” ideas, and discuss it with our girlfriends. And now, it’s happening. Once that initial shock […]

One of the biggest expenses a family will have is saving for college expenses. We’ve heard for years that it is recommended to save often and save early. The reason being is that tuition prices are on the rise, and ultimately it’s not really something we know how much we’ll spend on it until we […]

Learning to manage money and create a budget can be difficult for college students. And as we prepare to see kids and college students head back to class, now is a good time to discuss some budgeting tips to help college students make the most of their income. Here are 8 budgeting tips that can […]

It’s often recommended that you save at least twice your monthly income in a savings account. This is to help you in that moment where the unforeseen happens and you need backup. Maybe you have an unexpected car repair, the water heater broke, or the AC in your house needs repair. According to a Google […]

Dollar Loan Center made their fifth annual donation of $10,000 to the Henderson Little League. The donation was presented at this year’s opening ceremony on March 13 at Morrell Park.

Dollar Loan Center is once again a proud sponsor of the LA KISS! Today Dollar Loan Center CEO Chuck Brennan donated $5,000 to the Children's Hospital of Orange County during the ‪#‎LAKISS‬ charity scrimmage!