Money’s hard to come by these days. That’s a fact that doesn’t even have to be justified, especially when you consider the Great Recession and how it greatly affected the economy. Nothing should go to waste, now more than ever. And the only way to ensure that our resources are put to good use is […]
Sharing Economy: Can You Take It Too Far?
I definitely take part in the sharing economy. For example, I don’t own a car. When I need to use one, I either call a Lyft ride or do a peer rental from a site like Getaround. In the past, I’ve rented out a room in my apartment using AirBnb. I’ve definitely stayed in AirBnb […]
What is Frugal Fatigue and How to Fight It
There have been times in in my money-saving journey when I have caved in to frugal fatigue. Put simply, I got sick of living frugally. I got tired of doing the things I knew I should do to save money long-term. Therefore, I splurged. I busted my budget. It may have felt good momentarily but […]
Tips For Finding The Right Life Insurance Company
Any adult knows the value of life insurance. Not that it’s a requirement for adulthood, but life insurance entails security and stability for anyone who’s aiming to build a better future for their family. This would make applying for life insurance not just a requirement but a necessity amid a highly unpredictable market. To better […]
Keep Cool & Save Money In The Summer Heat
Just because the temperatures outside are rising doesn’t mean that your energy bills have to rise at the same time. When the summer heat hits, it can be tough to stay comfortable without relying heavily on your air conditioning system. Turning your thermostat down isn’t your only option to help you save a bit of […]
Best Money Blogs to Read in 2019
Recently I’ve been updating my RSS feed reader to reflect the best money blogs of 2019. I have been reading different money blogs for a really long time. The list of the ones that I read is long. However, the list of those that are truly the best money blogs is much shorter. I try […]
What to Know Before Cosigning a Loan
If you are thinking about cosigning a loan, then there a few things that you should educate yourself first. I have cosigned a few loans in my lifetime. Each of those experiences worked out perfectly fine, which I attribute to the research, in-depth thought process, and boundary-setting that I did before I agreed to do […]
Money Motivators: What Drives Your Spending?
Money means different things to different people. As a result, everyone has different money motivators. If you understand yours then you can get a better grip on your finances. Money motivators affect your earning, saving, and spending habits. In this article, we will look at some of the things that commonly drive people’s spending. If […]
Where to Take Free and Cheap Online Classes
I have personally paid a lot of money for my education over the years. There are pros and cons to going the traditional college route. I’m happy with the choices that I’ve made. That said, there are so many awesome options available these days to take free and cheap classes online. If you’re more interested […]
5 Things to DIY to Save Money
I love to DIY projects. Well, some projects. I have a limited range of crafting ability. I’m good at what I’m good at … then there are the other things. Of course, if I’m having fun with a project then it doesn’t matter much how skilled at it I am. On the other hand, if […]