Being frugal means different things to different people. We all have our own values and priorities. Therefore, how we save and spend our money differs. Nevertheless, a lot of frugal people have habits and practices in common. They may apply the habits in different ways, but they use some form of them. You can emulate […]
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How to Relax on a Budget
This year has been a wild ride thus far. The days of enjoying a relaxing massage, gym time, and spa days are at an end. With the pandemic going full force and resurgence in the numbers of cases, finding ways to relax at home is likely paramount. If you need relaxation tips, here’s how to […]
Frugal Ways to Decorate your Space
Making your home nice is a goal for most. You want to decorate nicely and according to your style. You go from store to store scoping out design ideas, snapping pictures to recall later, and picking up the best items to fill your space. Sometimes what you want, and your budget does not agree. For […]
Sinking Fund Categories that Should be in Every Budget
We all have bills to pay. With bills, comes the responsibility to pay them off. Some bills, are debts that require premiums and interest payments that can drive up the cost and sometimes overwhelm you. When it comes to those sinking debts, you need to categorize them and pour extra funds into them. Here are […]
Why Do I Spend So Much Money on Food?
I spend so much money on food. Other than my rent, it’s the biggest chunk of my monthly budget. If I lived somewhere with cheaper rents (rather than in pricey San Francisco), I might actually spend more money on food than on rent. It’s something I’m constantly battling with. So, I’ve decided to get real […]
How to Trade Clothes Online
Are you looking for ways to reduce your spending? If so then you might have wondered how to trade clothes online. After all, it’s nice to have a new outfit to wear but there are also a lot of really good reasons not to buy brand new clothing. If you learn how to trade clothes […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Save Money
Recently I’ve been reading Adam Minter’s book Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale. This book is all about what happens to our used items when we donate them to a place like Goodwill. Minter discusses what’s best for the global economy, the environment, and individuals as it relates to how we treat our […]
How to Cut Cost on Prescription Medicine
In this decade, the United States has made great strides at making medical care affordable. Over the last few years, these changes have somewhat reverted back to the old standard. That means more costly medical bills and medicine. I don’t know about you, but with a rise in cost comes a need to find discounts. […]
8 Items That Can Help Reduce Electric Bill
Due to COVID restrictions, many people are home more now than ever before. Therefore, home energy bills are going up. With concerns about finances at the forefront of our minds, now is not the time to have a high electric bill. Here are eight things that you can do today to reduce electric bill worries […]
How Restaurant Coupons Can Help Save You Money
If you try to sum up all your expenses in restaurants, you might be in for a shock. Restaurants put a significant margin on their food due to overhead costs. Sometimes, it can go as high as four times the cost of one dish. The good news is that there is a way to save […]