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Frugal Ways To Save For College

Posted on May 21, 2022by Shay Huntley
Frugal Ways To Save For College

College is a huge expense for parents and students funding their education. It comes with a high price tag that only goes up as you achieve higher levels beyond undergrad. The cost of tuition and room and board can be a challenge for some to set aside. While it’s best to start saving early, not […]

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Guest Post: Money Isn’t The Goal

Posted on October 3, 2016October 3, 2016by Kara

While I’m driving around the U.S, I’ve asked a few personal finance friends to share their wisdom. Today we have Taylor from The Freedom of Money. Taylor is talking about a topic that’s personal to me: knowing that you have enough. Conquering money fears is hard work, and Taylor is fighting the good fight.  KaraKara […]

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Fill The Bucket List Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2016July 21, 2016by Kara

I’m a little late on this one but better late than never! Maggie over at Northern Expenditure wrote a lovely post called ‘The Fill the Bucket List.’ In her own words, “a fill-the-bucket list focuses on the opportunities you have had and the things you’ve taken a chance and done.” Long before I was your […]

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Loan Payoff Update

Posted on January 6, 2015February 3, 2017by Kara

I’ve realized that I have yet to really lay out my loans for the world to see. I always like seeing these posts on other people’s blogs. It makes you feel like you’re not alone with your debt. So today I’m going to show everyone how much I owe, where I owe and what I have […]

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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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