I’m looking into long term car rentals. I live car-free in San Francisco. In fact, I have been without a car for the whole thirteen years I’ve lived here. I prefer not to drive if I don’t have to. However, I’m planning on spending a big chunk of the summer in LA, and I’m not […]
Personal Finance
My Plan to Make More Money in 2019
I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to make more money in 2019. I always seem to have an ebb and flow when it comes to this topic. There are some years when it’s just not a primary focus. Then there are other times, including right now when it becomes financially important for me […]
What to Expect at a Tiny House Conference
You are planning to go to your first tiny house conference. You’ve watched the tiny home television shows. You’ve followed the blogs and books that have emerged about tiny home culture. However, you still aren’t sure quite what to expect from your first tiny house conference. Here’s what you’re likely to find: Tiny Home Tours […]
How Much Should You Tip Uber Drivers?
Just because the app offers you the option to tip does not mean you are required to tip Uber drivers. However, I think it’s a good practice to do so. I tend to be one of those people who give generous tips to people in service positions. After all, my first jobs were in restaurants, where I […]
Last Minute Frugal Christmas Tips
Every year I plan to have a frugal Christmas. I set my budget. I schedule inexpensive activities. Nevertheless, a few days before the holiday hits, I feel a bit of a panic. If I’m not careful, this can lead to last-minute spending that busts the budget and ruins my intentions. It never feels good when […]
Rent-to-Own Home Buying: Financial Pros and Cons
Rent-to-own home buying is an increasingly popular option. It can be a great way to work toward owning a home. However, it has some financial pros and cons. These are important to be aware of before you make such a big decision. What is Rent-to-Own Home Buying? As the name suggests, rent-to-own home buying is […]
Frugal Art: 7 Affordable Ways to Decorate Your Home
Adding frugal art to your home is a terrific investment – art makes your home unique. In fact, it’s how you express yourself inside of your space, and it tells visitors something about you. Frugal Art to Match Your Lifestyle More than that, though, art gives you pleasure each and every day. Your home should […]
Would You Rather Have More Time or Money?
You have just uncovered a lamp with a genie in it. However, instead of offering you three wishes, he says you only get one. In fact, you can only choose whether you want more time or money. Which one do you choose? Do you ask for more time to do all of the things you […]
Top 8 Lesser Known Methods Of Making Money Online
Yes, we all agree that screen-time with kids and adults is becoming a problem today. There is great propaganda about restricting screen-time because it is considered as futile or a waste of time. But think again! Nothing is wrong or right in this world. It’s only thinking that makes it so. Very often we find […]
What is Statute-barred Debt?
What does statute-barred actually mean? If you have a debt that’s statute-barred, then it means a law called the Limitation Act says that your creditor has run out of time to take certain types of legal action to try to collect the debt. A statute-barred debt still exists, it just can’t be acted upon by […]