This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Tired of spending money? I know I am. Especially after gift-giving and string of holiday parties, my bank account always feels a bit too light for comfort this time of the year, even though I do my best to keep it frugal. You don’t need to spend […]
Read More >>3 Reasons to Save for Retirement Now and How You Can Start
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. What if I told you that you can’t afford to not start saving for retirement, especially when you’re in your 20s or early 30s? Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you might need in retirement? Or how costly health care may be by […]
Read More >>15 Wedding Expenses to Budget For
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Your fiancé just proposed (or you popped the question), and the answer was a resounding, “YES!” Before you can say “I do,” however, you’ll have quite a few expenses to budget for. There are always ways to keep wedding costs down, but a traditional affair can cost […]
Read More >>When (and How) to Consolidate or Refinance Student Loans
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Student loans are a burden that millions face. Sadly, most choose not to face it, which has resulted in nearly 7 million Americans defaulting on their student loans. Defaulting has some serious consequences. As many of you probably know, you can’t get rid of student loans easily […]
Read More >>Make the Most of Holiday Deals
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Black Friday used to be the most exciting shopping day of the year. It was a day to buy the things you wanted or needed at prices that weren’t prohibitive. It was an exciting time for retailers as well. The day after Thanksgiving marked the unofficial start […]
Read More >>How I went to Hawaii for Free
This is a sponsored post. I am a Shop Your Way blogger, but all opinions are my own. Every single day there are hundreds – no, thousands – of articles published about travel. One topic related to travel that people like to read and write about is travel hacking. Travel hacking is using credit card […]
Read More >>20 Easy Ways Millennials Can Practice Minimalism
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. You don’t have to sell everything you own and live out of a suitcase containing only thirty items to be a minimalist. You don’t have to live in a tiny house with only 150 square feet to be minimalist either. You can live in a 6000 square […]
Read More >>6 Ways to Simplify Holiday Shopping
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. November is here, and that means most people are gearing up to do their annual holiday shopping. I don’t know about you, but I don’t get very excited at the prospect of spending hundreds of dollars on gifts at the end of every year (which is why […]
Read More >>3 Reasons Delayed Gratification Boosts Your Finances
This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Most children are taught the merits of delayed gratification in preschool and Kindergarten. We’re taught that you need to earn the things you want through hard work, patience, and attention to detail. Good things come to those who wait, so wait your turn, and you’ll reap the […]
Read More >>10 Ways to Tighten Your Grocery Budget without Clipping Coupons
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I have a confession to make that will probably make other frugal shoppers cringe…are you ready? I hate clipping coupons. Seriously. I loathe, detest, and abominate coupons. For some people, coupons are a great way to expand their grocery budget. For me though, they’re a never-ending source […]
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