Author Archives: elliek

About elliek

Ellie Kay is a mom of seven and best selling author of 15 books. She's known as "America's Family Financial Expert" (R) and loves helping families learn to do more with less. She enjoys adventure and can be seen jumping out of airplanes or tall buildings (bungee). But the greatest adventure of all, says Ellie, is being a mom to her hard charging kids!

Grocery Delivery Savings – The Way of the Future?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by elliek

When our kids were all young and still living at home, a trip to the grocery store was an event. For starters, trying to find an item on my enormous shopping list was an immediate challenge among my four boys … Continue reading →

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(Un)Common Interview Questions

Posted on May 14, 2013 by elliek

  With graduations upon us, it’s a natural time to start preparing for job interviews.  At 7.5%, the unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2008, so opportunities are out there. In the Kay household, our kids were naturally … Continue reading →

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Blockbuster Deals on Blockbuster Movie Tickets!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by elliek

  Blockbuster savings One of the biggest traditions in the Kay family is watching movies. Well, more specifically, watching movies AND quoting movie lines at every opportune moment. For example, if I were to mention that tradition in front of … Continue reading →

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Fun for Less – Saving on Travel and More

Posted on May 8, 2013 by elliek

Where are you going this summer? National Tourism Day isn’t a well-known holiday, but today happens to be the day we celebrate it. In honor of that – and since summer is almost upon us – now is a good … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day and Working Mom’s – What Is Your Time Worth?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by elliek

When I married my husband we had five babies in seven years and moved eleven times in thirteen years. I also had two stepdaughters for a total of 7 children to support. I left a nice job as a broker … Continue reading →

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