This weekend I am getting a much-needed break. Im hitting the beach with some loved ones. A little fun in the sun to reset me for the rest of the month is just the medicine I need to get back on track. This weekend we are taking things easy with great meals, fun activities, and […]
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Save Money While Staying At The Casino
Casinos are an interesting place. You stay up all day and night. Sometimes you spend a lot of money and lose a lot of money. Other times, you win more money than you come with, but in the end, you’re mostly there for a good time. While I’m not an avid gambler myself, I love […]
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 […]
Guest Post: How to Travel Without Going Broke
Y’all. I am SO BEHIND. I was supposed to have this post up weeks ago. I mean, weeks ago. Thankfully my friend Matt is a patient gem of a man. In light of my last post about taking a frugal road trip (which was great! See photo evidence of greatness here) it’s actually kind of […]
Showing Off Your Hometown on a Budget
This month I’ve had two friends visit on two separate trips. Great times all around! I’ve lived in Austin for almost four years, and I’ve actually had very few close friends come visit. Having visitors is exciting, exhausting and if you’re not careful, expensive. You want them to experience the best your city has to offer! […]
Why Financial Independence is Absolutely Right For Me
I am freshly home from the best vacation of my life. My Instagram and Twitter followers will know that I spent Wednesday-Sunday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I joined a friends family vacation, and had a blast. Jackson Hole was no ordinary trip. Frugal was not in the vocabulary of the weekend. I paid for my […]