This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Did you ever stop to think that unplugging can save you money? Have you thought about how being attached to all sorts of media at all times of the day is impacting your finances? If you haven’t, then read on, because being connected is costing you, one […]
Read More >>7 Reasons Why You Should Track Your Spending
I think it’s safe to say most of us know the importance of tracking your spending. How many of us actually do it, though? The process can often seem intimidating and tedious, but as someone who has been tracking her spending since college, I can assure you it’s worth it. Tracking your spending is (arguably) […]
Read More >>8 Ways to Save Money Shopping at Target
If you shop at Target as often as my family does, you know how those Target trips add up over time. That’s why it’s important to focus on saving money. If you saved $200 a month on purchases you already make, that’s an extra $2,400 a year. Who’s up for a vacation? Today I want […]
Read More >>3 Ways Homeowners Can Save Money
One of the shows my wife and I like to watch is Million Dollar Listing: New York. The price tag on the apartments and condos on the show can be shocking for the average person. While it would be wonderful to have enough money to be able to afford purchasing a $3 million dollar condo […]
Read More >>4 Ways to Avoid Being Pressured to Spend at Work
Today we are lucky to have a post from my blogging buddy Erin from Journey to Saving. Enjoy! Work. It’s where we spend the majority of our weekdays. Consequently, it’s often the place where we face the most temptation to spend. Between food, networking, and business attire, we are constantly being pressured to keep up […]
Read More >>Republic Wireless or Walmart Family Mobile?
When it comes to low cost no-contract phone plans, Republic Wireless and Walmart Family Mobile are two plans that come to mind. But which is better? Republic Wireless and Walmart Family Mobile have a lot in common, including no-contract plans that you can start and cancel at any time. They also offer “unlimited” data plans […]
Read More >>Am I Being Frugal or Cheap?
Today I have a serious question that I’m hoping you can answer: am I being frugal or cheap? It all starts with the photo to the left: tiny, ugly, landscaping rocks. When we bought our house we knew we’d have a number of projects. We plan on going the DIY route whenever possible, and landscaping […]
Read More >>When Does it Make Sense to Pay Full Price?
Today we have a post from Shannon, a regular contributor. So, I started thinking about writing this post a few months ago after a conversation with a client where I pretty much had a money saving solution for everything she was struggling with. As I got in my car and drove home, I started to […]
Read More >>What is the HSA “Triple Tax Advantage?”
You have likely heard of HSAs, or Health Savings Accounts. You also may have heard of the “triple tax advantage” HSAs offer. But do you know what the HSA “triple tax advantage” is? Today I’ll share each of the three tax advantages that HSAs offer that, in turn, coined the phrase “the triple tax advantage.”
Read More >>5 Gifts That Will Tick Off Your Frugal Wife
Today we have a post from Shannon, a regular contributor. For those of you who don’t know me, I am a frugal wife. I am a lot of other things, but for the purpose of this post, we will just focus on the fact that I am frugal and married.
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