I have read a lot of frugal living books. I’m a fast and voracious reader. My favorite books are usually non-fiction, including memoir. I like to use books to help me figure out new ways to improve upon my own life. I have learned a lot about frugal living from the books that I read. […]
Minimalism vs. Frugal Living: Similarities and Differences
Minimalism is not the same thing as frugal living. However, the two lifestyles have a lot of similarities. Understanding those similarities, along with the differences, can help you choose what is right for your own life. When you examine the two lifestyles, what you’ll discover is that they overlap in so many ways. However, where […]
How to Get Cash Back with the Earny App
If you aren’t using Earny yet, you are missing out. This is a tool that allows you to get cash back on your previous purchases. In other words, if you are spending money anyway, then a tool like this can help you reduce your costs. Of course, you save more money by not spending in […]
Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes for Frugal Living
Tiny homes offer many benefits. If you take up less space, you reduce your eco-footprint. You also have less to take care of which frees up your time. Of course, saving money is also another reason to live in a tiny home. For example, a smaller space requires less energy. Therefore, tiny homes usually mean […]
Smart Money Habits to Embrace in the New Year
I do have some smart money habits. However, I’ve also gotten away from some of my best money habits. The New Year seems like the perfect time to review. After all, it’s the time of year to think about habits. I’m thinking about what works that I want to keep doing. I’m thinking about what […]
Here Are the Best Early Retirement Blogs to Check Out
Are you an early retirement blog reader? If not, then perhaps you should be. After all, who doesn’t want to retire early? Sure, you might want to work into your later years. However, it would still be nice to know that you have enough in the bank to retire early if you want to. Finding […]
Where to Get Long Term Car Rentals
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 […]
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 […]