When you go out to shop, do you find yourself penny pitching? Are you budget-conscious when picking out items to buy, or do sacrifice quality for price? We all like to save money on shopping trips. With that being said, some of us can take it to the extreme of savings, while others not so […]
Is It Legal to Live in an RV With a Child?
Have you thought about what it would be like to live in an RV with a child? If so, then you’ve probably already considered some of the key issues that would arise. For example, you’ve thought about the limitations of the space. Will a small space work for you? What’s the right design? But you […]
How To Sort Out Your Coins At Home
Do you keep a coin jar or a piggy bank? I’ve kept several piggy banks for years. I have some on my dresser and one in the car, just in case. Sometimes I drop in spare change and others, I drop in cold hard cash. When it’s time to cash out or organize, sometimes the […]
How Much Money Should You Tip At Massage Envy?
It isn’t always easy to figure out how much to tip in America. We tip everyone from coffee baristas to massage therapists. However, the amount varies quite a bit. When you get a massage at an affordable place like Massage Envy, it’s hard to know what’s fair to tip. But it’s important that you do […]
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Is It OK to Use a Check With an Old Address?
It is not often we use checks. When we do, it’s for something worthwhile or required. If it has been a while since you pulled out the old checkbook, you may notice an old address listed. If that’s the case, you may wonder, is it ok to use a check with an old address? We […]
How to Be Productive While Driving
Do you have to spend a lot of time in your car? Maybe you have a long daily commute. Or perhaps you drive your children around to a lot of activities. Or maybe you find yourself on road trips on a regular basis. Whatever the reason, you can make that time useful for you. You […]
Three Things To Do When You’re Dead Broke
Have you ever thought to yourself ‘I am dead broke’ and knew it was the truth? I’m talking no food in the house, scrounging around for spare change to buy your bus pass, kind of broke. It happens to lots of people. Hourly workers and those who have dependents are especially vulnerable to hitting a […]
Renting an Apartment Through Zumper (Pros and Cons)
As rents in San Francisco have started to decline for the first time in at least the fifteen years that I’ve lived here, I’ve begun to look into options for renting a new apartment. I’m not necessarily going to move, but I’m considering it. And because I’m the type of person who likes to get […]
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Frugal Facebook Groups to Follow in 2020
If you love saving money, you love doing your research. One of the best ways to learn more about savings and connecting to other frugal consumers is through social media. I’m in many groups that align with my likes. From learning the credit card game to marriage advice, there is a group for everything. For […]
10 Household Products You Can Create Yourself to Save Money
Most of us are accustomed to going to the store to purchase everything we need for the home. Maybe instead you order online and have the items delivered to your door. Either way, someone far away creates the items you use in your home. But there are so many products you can create yourself […]