Spring is almost over. Therefore, summer is just about upon us. Many people will spend more in the next few months than they had been up until now this year. Therefore, it’s important to figure out how to prepare for a higher summer budget. Why We Have to Prepare for a Higher Summer Budget When […]
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Can You Sail Around the World on a Budget?
At this time last year, a friend of a friend was getting ready to sail around the world. He’s not the first person I’ve known to make this kind of trip. While it’s not my particular fantasy, many people find the notion romantic, magical, and exciting. Of course, if you’re going to take this from […]
Best Countries To Retire On Social Security Alone
If you are living just on social security, what’s the best way to have a comfortable life? For a long time, many Americans have chosen to go live in other countries after retirement. However, COVID-19 has changed things. Are there still countries to retire on social security alone? How Coronavirus Has Changed Retiring Abroad The […]
Guest Post: A Frugal Person’s Intro to Travel Hacking
While I’m driving around the U.S, I’ve asked some personal finance friends to share their wisdom. Today we’ve got The Frugal Vagabond here to share his tips on travel hacking. Below is an incredible breakdown of how and why people use travel hacking to save big on travel. And send your congrats to our dear […]
Save Money on Uber and Lyft: Apps to Reduce Your Rideshare Fees
You probably already save money with Uber and Lyft. However, did you know that you can also use apps to help you save money on Uber and Lyft? In other words, Uber and Lyft save you money compared to cabs and some other transportation options. However, you can save even more money than just what […]
Living in Asia as an Expat Might be An Expensive Choice
I have always thought that living as an expat was a frugal choice. Perhaps it’s because of the cliche image of the young backpacker forging their way around the world. More than that, though, I’ve had several friends who lived as expats around the world. Some of them went to Asia to teach English, fell […]
The Financial Impact of Kindness
On my recent travels, I encountered more kindness than I ever expected. Just two hours out of Austin on my first day, my check engine light came on. I pulled over to a gas station and approached two men to ask if they could help me out. These two men spent about an hour looking […]
Road Trip Update: My Car Sucks
I planned my road trip for almost a year before I hit the road. I scouted out campsites, made dates with friends in far away cities, and bought a new camera so I could snap the best photos along the way. I snapped up bargain food deals, and socked away catering leftovers. Most importantly, I […]
Guest Post: Money Isn’t The Goal
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.
A Personal Finance Blogger, Post FinCon16
FinCon16 is over! I spent so much time anticipating the conference, and then so much time being awake at it, that my mind is totally mush right now. I’m laying on a friends couch typing, and I just want to fall back asleep! This won’t be too long, since there’s exploring to be done, but […]