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 […]
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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 […]
Borrow, Improvise, Buy: My Budget Travel Mantra
As I’ve been preparing for my upcoming trip, first and foremost in my mind is the cost of this thing. Traveling is fun and refreshing, but it can get expensive if you don’t pay attention. My budget travel mantra is Borrow, Improvise, Buy. You absolutely don’t need to rush out and spend a million dollars on […]
I Don’t Budget, And It’s Ok
This may come as a shock to some of my newer readers, but I actually do not budget. I generally live my life on frugal autopilot- I just avoiding spending money. At this point, I’ve been doing this frugal living thing for two years, and I’ve optimized my life to save as much as possible. […]