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Author: Shay Huntley

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Free National Park Entry Tomorrow

Posted on April 15, 2022by Shay Huntley
Free National Park Entry

If you’re looking for something family-friendly, stop what you are doing! Tomorrow April 16th, 2022, kicks off the start of National Park Week. In celebration, the National Park Service is giving everyone access to the best national parks in the country. If you like the outdoors, want to see some historic parks without paying a […]

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Car Maintenance Tips 

Posted on April 2, 2022by Shay Huntley
Car Maintenance Tips

It’s that time of year when I start thinking about getting my car maintenance done. We just serviced our vehicles at work, and I remembered I need to do the same with mine. I rarely get work done throughout the year, so there are many things that I need to get checked out. With that […]

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Frugal Ways To Save On Food

Posted on March 26, 2022by Shay Huntley
Frugal Ways To Save On Food

This week I am all about dieting and saving money on food costs. I can admit I eat out way too much and spend more than $500 a month doing so. This month I am curbing those habits and getting healthy. That means not only exercising, but finding frugal ways to save on food. Here’s […]

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How To Protect Your Travel Plans

Posted on March 12, 2022by Shay Huntley
Protect your travel plans

We are going into a busy travel season. A lot of students are coming up on their spring break, and people are ready to get out of the house. Couple that with rising fuel costs, and you’ve got a serious issue on your hands. Right now, if you plan on traveling by air, ticket prices […]

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Frugal Dollar Tree Finds

Posted on February 25, 2022February 26, 2022by Shay Huntley
Frugal Dollar Tree Finds

Have you all been to Dollar Tree lately? I know they have gone up on prices, but the upcharge hasn’t deterred me from shopping there. Honestly some of the stuff they have in stock you couldn’t get anywhere else for $1.25. I will probably always venture inside the store to see what they have. This […]

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Things I Got Cheap This Week

Posted on February 19, 2022by Shay Huntley
Things I Got Cheap This Week

I know you guys love a good freebie. For this week, I’ve been scouring the web to see what I can get for the low. I found a few interesting and discounted deals, but I also got some freebies. Here are the things I got cheap this week. Shay HuntleyShatel Huntley has a Bachelor’s degree […]

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Things I Do To Stay Frugal

Posted on February 12, 2022by Shay Huntley
things I do to stay frugal

I would say I am in the lower end of the middle class, but I do very well for myself. I can travel the world, drive a decent car, have a nice home, and eat out every day if I want to. Those are the things that matter to me. With that being said, there […]

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How To Create a List for Your Guiltless Spending

Posted on January 29, 2022by Shay Huntley
List for Guiltless Spending

Let’s face it, most of us don’t like a budget. We feel like it’s a constraint on our money and lives. It can be challenging to follow. It’s also strict, demands our attention, and holds us accountable for our financial decisions. Even though it can be daunting, it’s a very useful tool to have. While […]

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Frugal One-Day Vacation

Posted on January 22, 2022January 22, 2022by Shay Huntley
Frugal One-Day Vacation

I just got back from Jamaica yesterday. I had a fabulous time living high up on a mountainside in a luxe villa. There was car service, a private chef, and even turndown service. It was a thrill. I enjoyed the food, culture, and beautiful beaches. My favorite part was hanging out with friends to celebrate […]

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How To Set Financial Goals For 2022

Posted on January 15, 2022January 18, 2022by Shay Huntley
Set Financial Goals For 2022

It’s a brand new year! What are you doing new? With every new year, you should be sitting back and evaluating what you accomplished or didn’t last year and making plans for the future. Along with all the fun things you want to do, you have to consider serious topics too. One of the more […]

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Frugal’s Financial Guidelines

Start with these simple guidelines to save money and invest in your future:

  1. Write down own the top three reasons you want to save money. Post it as a reminder to keep on track with your goals.
  2. Learn to budget. Then do it, diligently.
  3. Cut costs. Reduce spending by 10% across all categories.
  4. Direct deposit 10% of every paycheck directly into savings. Build up an emergency savings fun with a minimum of $1000. Aim for six months of living expenses.
  5. Maximize retirement savings. Contribute as much as you can, especially if you have an employer-matching plan.
  6. Begin investing in small ways. Use apps to begin investing with just a tiny amount of money. Learn how it works.
  7. Build credit wisely. Use a credit card for monthly expenses. Pay it off on time every month.
  8. Learn to communicate about money. With everyone. The better you get at talking about money, the more you’ll set yourself up for financial success in all areas of your life.

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