Are you tired of always being broke and never having any money? While making more money is certainly an option for giving your budget a nice bump– I would argue that becoming a better money manager and learning how to live super frugally would serve you better. If you can live well on less, you
For a long time, I struggled with cooking. Not the physical act of cooking, but knowing what to cook, keeping up with what I had on hand, making too many trips to the grocery store– I was riding front seat on the struggle bus. If this sounds at all familiar, let’s talk about the the
I love, love, love the last three months of the year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! Holidays are totally my jam. I love all the family gatherings, the food, the music, the fun– like I said, my jam. I am that person who puts their Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving and starts decorating with Mariah Carey, “All I Want
Are you struggling to find more money each month? You may not have an income problem so much as an expense problem. While saving $1 here and there may not seem like much, it certainly adds up over time. Did you realize if you can cut $17/day over the course of a month you could
How to Fight the Urge to Spend Money Are you struggling with how to stop spending money and take control of your finances? Are you often left with a whole lot of month and not enough paycheck? You struggle with cultivating better money habits? If any of this sounds familiar, check out these simple, easy
Chances are you comparison shop. When you need a new car, washer, computer– you don’t just run out and buy it, you shop around! Shopping for groceries doesn’t have to be any different. The point is to maximize the value, but paying out as little money as you can manage. With something like a computer,
About four times a year I do a top to bottom cleaning of my house– both literally and financially. I love these quarterly check-ins as I’m always able to find ways to save more money or where I can cut back. This month-long money saving challenge is a great way to jump-start your savings. Here’s
Your frugal living journey isn’t about depriving yourself of things. Frugal living is simply about living well, while spending less. Deciding to live frugally is an important step in your long term personal finance journey. Whatever your financial goals, having more money in your bank account is a positive first step in meeting them. So
Does your monthly grocery budget need a makeover? For most families, your food expenses are a pretty significant part of your monthly budget. While grocery shopping is a necessity, that doesn’t mean it has to break the bank. Here are thirty one tips to save money on your next grocery shopping trip! Shopping on a