There is a lot of panic, uncertainty, and worry in the world right now. With only a few sectors being deemed essential, many people have been furloughed, fired, or temporarily suspended from work pending the COVID-19 outbreak conclusion. With unemployment at an all-time high, and a lag in response times to get money to the […]
Gimmicks Aside—What REALLY Works to Become Debt Free?
Here’s an interesting question: in an age where information—and advice—is so freely available, why do so many people still struggle to manage important scenarios in life? Even if your parents didn’t teach you about doing your taxes, washing your whites or growing a garden, you only have to get onto YouTube and you’ll find countless […]
What Influences A Person to Impulse Buy
As an avid shopper and lover of all things frugal, I absolutely love hitting the stores to catch deals. While we all like fresh new, and exciting things, sometimes we overdo it. There are some people who take shopping too far. They spend frivolously on things beyond their budgets and stock up on items that […]
Save a Little More with Acorns
For those just starting on their investment journey, a passive account can help you get your feet wet. When it comes to learning about the stock market there is an app that has it all. You can save a little more with Acorns. It offers market insight and free money to put it in a […]
Things To Do with Your Money Instead of Buying Lottery Tickets
The luck of the draw is exciting for many people. It’s exciting to imagine yourself winning a large sum of money that can change your life. The prospect of paying down debt and making a large purchase you have always wanted is enough to make most head towards the lottery. While its allure is fun […]
Ways to Save on Your Morning Coffee At Starbucks
A great start to many people’s mornings is a hot cup of coffee. While it’s most cost-effective to make it at home, many of us just don’t have the time. Instead, we rush to our favorite coffee spot and get it on the go. The most notable go to places, being Starbucks. While going every […]
Guest Post: A Frugal Person’s Intro to Travel Hacking
While I’m driving around the U.S, I’ve asked some personal finance friends to share their wisdom. Today we’ve got The Frugal Vagabond here to share his tips on travel hacking. Below is an incredible breakdown of how and why people use travel hacking to save big on travel. And send your congrats to our dear […]
Challenge Your Spending: Saving Money on Insurance
Well it’s official- my monthly income has definitely dropped. I am down to just three jobs (just three jobs?) and three paychecks and my-oh-my, how the numbers have fallen. Thankfully, kicking my own butt for the last 5 months paid off and I am on schedule to be debt free this week! All that excitement aside, I […]
4 Reasons Teens Should Learn About Money
It seems obvious that teens should learn about money. However, financial education for teens is sorely lacking. Many high schools offer little or no assistance in helping teens learn about money. While some parents make this a priority, others don’t focus on it at all. It might help both parents and educators to understand exactly […]
Types of Frugality: Digging Deeper Into Why I Want to Live Frugally
As I mentioned in last week’s post, I’ve been learning a bit more about spiritual frugality. I’ve also just been thinking generally about different types of frugality. We all have different reasons for choosing this path. I think if I get more connected to my own reasons for living frugally, then I’ll be able to […]