Frugal Living
How to deal with expensive friends
No matter what I do to prevent it, spring budget creep always seems to take hold this time of year. Sometimes it seems as if the dollars start flying out the door the second the temperature starts to rise. And although I budget for all of our known expenses, the extra expenditures still add up — and hurt.
Part of our creep is a product of spring clean-up — mulch, new plants and flowers, and vegetable garden start-up. But the rest? It’s all social — neighbors inviting us over for cookouts, dinners out and card parties. Warm weather stuff.
Still, as much as it pains me to beef up our entertainment budget in warmer months, there is a part of me that enjoys it. When we moved to a new town and neighborhood last year, we started our journey without any local friends. And as many of you know, it can sometimes be difficult to make real, true friends once you reach your 30s.
How To Save Money Fast
Are you looking for tips on how to save money fast? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Learning to save money, especially finding ways to do it quickly, is something that can benefit everyone. There are many reasons for why you might want to start saving money fast. Perhaps there is suddenly an […]
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7 Obvious Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
Daily tweaks to help you save
Small changes in your everyday behaviors can make a big difference.
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We Paid Cash: A Debt-Free Summer
A testimony from Sarah Each summer, our familyâs income drops dramatically. My husband is a graduate student, and his funding stops during the summer months. While I am still earning money, it is simply not enough to pay all of our bills and living expenses. In the past, we have used credit cards to helpRead More
Common cost-cutting measures to avoid
When it comes to saving money, keep your eye on the big pictureâand donât fall for these tricks.
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Common cost-cutting measures to avoid
When it comes to saving money, keep your eye on the big pictureâand donât fall for these tricks.
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How to save money on a spring break trip (and still have the time of your life)
Map out your itinerary and look for deals to help cut the cost of travel, even during peak vacation season.
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Spending to save: When it’s smart to splurge
Sometimes you have to spend more in the short term to save money in the long term.
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