I have always thought that living as an expat was a frugal choice. Perhaps it’s because of the cliche image of the young backpacker forging their way around the world. More than that, though, I’ve had several friends who lived as expats around the world. Some of them went to Asia to teach English, fell […]
5 Free CordCutting Services – Watch TV and Movies, No Account Required
There are more than 300 different cordcutting services available today. You can easily watch the television shows and movies that you want across an array of different platforms. Naturally, most of these cost money. However, there are some free cordcutting services out there. In fact, there are some that not only don’t require you to […]
Millennials Shouldn’t Rely on “The Great Wealth Transfer” of Inheritance
In recent years, the media have coined the term The Great Wealth Transfer. This refers to the fact that Baby Boomers have significant money in savings that they could theoretically pass down to their heirs. Big numbers are bandied about. However, millennials shouldn’t rely on the hope of an inheritance to help them resolve their […]
Home Maintenance for Frugal Homeowners
Owning a home and being a homeowner is a huge responsibility. Apart from making sure that the mortgage is being paid, there are daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks that you have to consider when owning a home. Brand new homeowners who came from renting or leasing residential spaces like condominium units may be shocked […]
Should You Get an Amazon Prime Account for Prime Day?
I had an Amazon Prime account for years. I was a student when I got it, which meant that I was able to get it at a deep discount. However, when it came time to renew the account this past year, I opted not to do so. Therefore, I have to think carefully about whether […]
7 Frugal Living Tips From Famous People
You would think the best frugal living tips come from people who struggle to make ends meet. After all, necessity is the mother of invention right? While it’s certainly true that people without money have some great tips for frugal living, they aren’t the only ones who live frugally. Kiplinger recently published an article with […]
10 Tips to Pay Off Student Loans Quickly
You can pay off student loans quickly if you put your mind to it. Of course, you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Nevertheless, if you want to make sure that those loans aren’t hanging over your head for years to come then the sacrifices can be worth it. Here are ten strategies to pay off […]
Big and Small Cheapskate Tricks: Advice from a Billionaire
Billionaire Ken Fisher recently shared his own cheapskate tricks. Although some people with a lot of money certainly spend wildly, many rich people live frugal lifestyles. We regular folk can learn a surprising number of helpful money-saving tips from their cheapskate tricks and money hacks. Big Cheapskate Tricks for Saving A Lot of Money Fisher’s […]
Is Cord Cutting a Frugal Choice? Tips for Reducing the Cost of Streaming TV.
More and more people are using cord cutting to change the way that they watch TV. Personally, I only subscribed to cable TV for about one year of my life. The rest of the time I’ve used streaming services, which is what cord cutters are all switching to today. It can be a great way […]
Get Paid to Do Online Surveys: Is It Worth It?
For awhile I really enjoyed the idea that I could get paid to do online surveys. After all, I already spend a lot of my downtime on my phone. Why not use that downtime to answer surveys and earn some money? However, I discovered that for me, it wasn’t really worth it. That’s not to […]