With the influx of superstorms across the United States, we can expect turbulent weather, devastation, and power outages. Where I live, we have had numerous tornadoes rip through town and have had lots of severe weather take down trees and powerlines, cutting thousands off from the electric grid. In the last tornado, some homes were […]
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How To Save Money on Razor Blades
I used to spend a lot of money on shaving supplies. After all, it took me a long time to find razors that worked well with my skin. Therefore, I stuck to those razors for a long time. However, I didn’t want to spend a fortune on shaving forever. It’s just not the most important […]
Am I Hooked on Brand Name Tech?
I don’t consider myself to be someone who cares about brand name tech. After all, my clothes are all secondhand. I never check the name on the label when I purchase them. I’m totally comfortable getting the store brand of things like over-the-counter medication. I don’t believe in paying more for a brand name. And […]
How To Become a Frugal Pet Owner
I’m the first to admit that I spend A LOT of money on my pets. I like to buy them really good food. Plus, I’m a sucker for getting them lots of toys. Pets are definitely a big responsibility. However, there are steps you can take to become a frugal pet owner. What I Spend […]
Back to the Basics with 2021 Financial Goals
Every year, I take the time to review the past year and look forward to the new year. I set a variety of different types of goals, including financial goals. In many recent years, those financial goals have been ambitious. However, this year I have to go back to the basics. Overarching Goal: Earn More […]
7 Tips On How to Dress For Less
Dressing for the weather often means putting on a lot of layers. Of course, each layer that you add cost you something. The more layers that you need to stay warm, the more you might have to spend on clothes. Here are 7 tips on how to dress for less money, even when dressing for […]
5 Frugal Things to Do Every Day
If you do five frugal things every single day, then you set yourself up for financial success. But what are the right frugal things to do? Of course, there are many large, sweeping actions that you can take when living a frugal lifestyle. For example, if you choose alternative housing, then you can significantly cut […]
What is the Difference Between Being Frugal and Thrifty?
When you go out to shop, do you find yourself penny pitching? Are you budget-conscious when picking out items to buy, or do sacrifice quality for price? We all like to save money on shopping trips. With that being said, some of us can take it to the extreme of savings, while others not so […]
10 Household Products You Can Create Yourself to Save Money
Most of us are accustomed to going to the store to purchase everything we need for the home. Maybe instead you order online and have the items delivered to your door. Either way, someone far away creates the items you use in your home. But there are so many products you can create yourself […]
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 […]