How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Frugality
Like many young women, before I got married I often thought about what my future husband would be like. I knew I wanted to marry someone who was smart, kind, and thoughtful, someone who would make a...
View ArticleWhy Making More Is Better Than Spending Less
There is often a debate in the personal finance community about which is better to achieve financial goals: spending less or making more money. Most personal finance experts will tell you that a little...
View ArticleHow to Balance Minimalism With Wanting More
We were having dinner with some good friends recently, and the topic of minimalism came up over the course of the evening. They know I’ve left my former packrat ways in favor of a more simplistic,...
View Article3 Ways to Stop Spending and Become Frugal
If you want to stop spending and want to embrace frugality, the process to switch on over to the frugal side of life isn’t as complicated as one might think. After all, spending habits, much like...
View ArticleHow My Capsule Wardrobe Saves Me Money
In the minimalism world right now, capsule wardrobes are all the rage. When I first started hearing about them, I loved the idea of owning less, but I didn’t love the idea of wearing the same basic...
View ArticleAre Your Friends and Family Costing You Money? Here’s What You Can Do
While I’m on vacation this week, please enjoy this contribution from my friend Sarah, at High Fiving Dollars It’s hard to be frugal when you have friends who love to spend money (and sometimes guilt...
View Article9 Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries without Coupons
Groceries can get expensive. If you Google how to save money on groceries, many sites offer the same advice – use coupons. But what if you want to know how to save money on groceries without coupons?...
View ArticleCouponing for Beginners: 9 Apps to Save Money when Shopping
Have you ever watched the TV show “Extreme Couponers”, got super excited to start couponing and save hundreds of dollars, only to realize that you have no idea what you’re doing? Many couponing experts...
View Article10 Best Consignment Shops Near Me to Save on Clothes
Buying clothing can be expensive. Whether you’re a working professional, have children, or just need clothes for a new season, you may find yourself spending a small fortune on clothing every year....
View Article4 Killer Deal Sites for Saving Money on Everyday Expenses
Cutting your everyday expenses is the go-to way to start saving more money quickly. Whenever someone is struggling with their budget or spending more than they earn, I always recommend they go through...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Things You Can’t Live Without
Many Americans indulge in luxuries that are easy to take for granted. We willingly pay for things outside of basic necessities, making it difficult to save money and achieve financial stability. I’m...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Utilities in the Summer: 5 Smart Ways to Reduce Costs
This past winter was one of the coldest and longest winters on record in many parts of the country. Here in Detroit, where I live, we are still in long sleeves but I’m hoping that will change soon!...
View ArticleFrugality is Not Deprivation
Frugality gets a bad rap. We were visiting with family recently, and they view frugality as always being cheap and not spending money. At least, that’s how they labeled me. That being said, many...
View Article11 Things I Refuse to Do to Save Money
A frugal person loves to find extra ways to save money. In all honesty, we live in a great time for penny pinchers. There are a growing number of ways to save money every month – from cutting the cord...
View Article9 Ways to Be Frugal Without Being Cheap
Being frugal and being cheap are commonly thought of as synonymous. I hear it regularly from family members. They know we tend to live frugally and accuse us of simply being cheap. It can be easy to...
View Article5 Alternative Facts About Frugality You Shouldn’t Believe
Frugality is interesting. Most people either love it or hate it. Some who are on frugality’s bad side may not understand it completely and that’s because there’s so much misinformation out there. In...
View ArticleHow to Throw an Awesome Party for Less Than $100
It’s finally getting warmer here in Michigan after a very long winter, and it seems everyone is coming out of hibernation. This means lots of my neighbors and friends want to throw an awesome party,...
View ArticleAre Your Friends and Family Costing You Money? Here’s What You Can Do
While I’m on vacation this week, please enjoy this contribution from my friend Sarah, at High Fiving Dollars It’s hard to be frugal when you have friends who love to spend money (and sometimes guilt...
View Article6 Easy Ways to Save Money Around the House
Looking for ways to save money around the house? I’m going to make it easy for you to do exactly that with six simple things you can start doing today to begin racking up savings. Now, before we jump...
View Article7 Super Thoughtful Christmas Gifts That Cost $5 or Less
If you’re on a tight budget this Christmas and haven’t shopped for gifts all year long, don’t worry. There are many thoughtful Christmas gifts you can buy for your friends, family and co-workers...
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