Frugal Lifestyle
How to Make a Car Payment Manageable
I talk a lot about finances and savings with friends and coworkers. One topic that frequents the discussion is cars. While some of us have reasonable payments, others have payments that are too high. I always laugh that I would fall out if I had a payment above $300 with insurance. Some people are pushing […]
Start Fresh: 5 Things I Want to Spend Out Before Buying More
Recently I’ve been working on the idea of trying to “spend out” the items I already have in my house. In other words, I have certain items that I want to use up before I buy new ones. In doing so, I hope to save some money at the start of the year. What Does […]
5 Reasons Why Obsession With Money Can Destroy Your Life
It’s good to make your personal finances a priority in your life. After all, if you don’t, then you can end up in a lot of debt or financial struggle. Obviously, that would be stressful. However, you also have to have some balance. An obsession with money can be just as damaging as not attending […]
Cake Decorating Class: Worth it? Or Waste of Money?
Have you ever found yourself in a crunch on a holiday or even your birthday? With so much to do, you may have had to churn out a birthday cake of your own creation. If you did and it didn’t look so hot, maybe next time you try a cake decorating class. I know I […]
How to Get Free Birthday Meals
It is your birthday, and its time to celebrate. Celebrate with friends, your family, and even coworkers. Today is about you. While you are celebrating, let me tell you how to make it even sweeter. Learn how to get free birthday meals to help you celebrate yourself all month long.
If AT&T Reduced Plan Costs But Added Ads, Would You Do It?
Reuters recently released an exclusive article, quickly picked up by other news outlets, about a plan in the works from AT&T. The idea is that AT&T would serve you targeted ads on your phone. In exchange, they would reduce the cost of your phone plan. Would you do it? For me, it depends a lot […]
7 Cheap Old Houses Under $30,000
If you have been saving up for a down payment for a house then you might already have tens of thousands of dollars. What if, instead of using it for a down payment, you used it to buy a house outright? Believe it or not, there are cheap old houses under $30,000. Of course, you […]
How to Get Rid of Used Books (And Make Some Money Doing it!)
Books have an uncanny ability to transport you into other worlds. You get to envision worlds and creatures you could never imagine and places that are made in dreams. Alongside transporting you from reality, books have the ability to teach as new and exciting things like how to write a software program or invest in […]
What Paying Off A Mortgage Early Means for Me
When you are young, you have an idea of what your life is going to be. you want a good job, family, a nice car, and a nice home. For me, a home was definitely on the list. A few years ago I got my credit in order and secured enough money for a down […]
Can You Scan Grocery Receipts for Cashback?
There are many ways to save on the products you purchase at the store. You can use coupons for them or find a great sale. You can also find a good rebate for them. I’ve purchased home appliances near free using this method. One of the best ways to save is through the use of […]