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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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5 Things I Cut Out to Save Money During Pandemic … and 5 Things I Didn’t
We don’t really know what the long-term economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are going to be. I certainly don’t know what the long-term or even short-term financial issues are for myself. Therefore, it seems better to save money during pandemic in any way that I can. Nevertheless, there are certain things that I spend […]
5 Free CordCutting Services – Watch TV and Movies, No Account Required
There are more than 300 different cordcutting services available today. You can easily watch the television shows and movies that you want across an array of different platforms. Naturally, most of these cost money. However, there are some free cordcutting services out there. In fact, there are some that not only don’t require you to […]
10 Tips to Pay Off Student Loans Quickly
You can pay off student loans quickly if you put your mind to it. Of course, you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Nevertheless, if you want to make sure that those loans aren’t hanging over your head for years to come then the sacrifices can be worth it. Here are ten strategies to pay off […]
Big and Small Cheapskate Tricks: Advice from a Billionaire
Billionaire Ken Fisher recently shared his own cheapskate tricks. Although some people with a lot of money certainly spend wildly, many rich people live frugal lifestyles. We regular folk can learn a surprising number of helpful money-saving tips from their cheapskate tricks and money hacks. Big Cheapskate Tricks for Saving A Lot of Money Fisher’s […]