Automotive • Credit • Debt • Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Frugality
How many of you have said "I'm always going to have a car (or credit card, or student loan) payment"? Ten years ago, I was definitely one of those people, and I know a number in my family still think that way, and I'm sure some friends and other … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Payments
Automotive • Banking • Finances & Money • Frugality
I always have to repeat this for new or one-time readers, but I'm a car nut. If it has 4 wheels, I have an opinion on it, and there's a good chance I've considered buying one. So, needless to say, I've been saving up for a "new" car (to me, new … [Read more...] about I started saving for a car, then…
Automotive • Finances & Money • Frugality
In the never-ending quest to convince myself not to buy a new car, I had a revelation. Of course, it was from other frugal friends and blogs repeating it over and over until it sunk in: Your cheapest new car is the one you already own Granted, … [Read more...] about Your cheapest new car is the car you already own
If you've traveled to Europe (and probably other parts of the world) and stayed in a hotel, you've probably experienced the surprise of not having lights or electricity in your room when you first walk in (especially if you check in at night). If … [Read more...] about Why don’t American hotels save electricity like other countries?
(Guest Post by Shane of WeWearKhakis.com) A few weeks ago, I was let go from my job. Since then, my wife and I have kicked into ultra frugal mode. If we do not need it, we simply do not buy it. While we have seen cuts in all areas, the place where … [Read more...] about Cut Restaurant Spending and Learn to Love Dining In
Debt • Finances & Money • Frugality
It seems every article I write lately has me starting out with something like "when I was growing up", but bear with me (note: a draft I have also starts that way, so you'll see it again soon)... When I was growing up (haha!), my mom would … [Read more...] about Two real-life examples of why emergency funds are important!
Automotive • Finances & Money • Frugality • Home
We live in an older community, where our home is 70 years old and those south are mostly 50-60 years old. Back in those days, they didn't have the concept of McMansions, and most of the home are about 1000-1500 square feet. So, I generally … [Read more...] about Got a small house? Need a new guest room? Buy a motor home or trailer!
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Frugality
For some of us, we NEED two (or more) incomes to survive. Living on one salary or wage isn't an option, but regardless, I'll say you need to live like you only have one income. If you're stuck deep in debt or you're barely scraping by … [Read more...] about Dual Income? Live Like You Only Have One
