Most people grew up with the idea that money was a topic they were supposed to avoid talking about. And while you may be adverse to talking about money with your friends or family, it needs to be a regular part of every serious relationship. Money talks and regular budget meetings are how you and… … Read more
Most people probably think that living in a vehicle is not “normal” and probably a little weird, haha. Many people even make jokes about living in a home with wheels, like it’s something you shouldn’t aspire to. But, it’s my life, and I really, really love it! RVing is becoming more and more popular too…. … Read more
Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyful words in the English language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying. The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things. -Elise Boulding After… … Read more
Today, I have a post on how to live a great life from my friend Stefanie O’Connell. This is a great read that will show you how to live your dream life but also stay within a realistic budget. Enjoy! Confession. I have no desire to live an uber-frugal life. Bulk freezer meals and DIY projects… … Read more
Over the last year, many people have asked how my life has changed with the increase in our business income. We’re still the same people, just with high incomes. I still wear shirts that have holes, and I am still conscious of spending money. Most people we meet have no idea what we make each… … Read more
The year is almost over, so I thought I would list out all of my personal finance tips and blog posts in one easy spot from the past year so that you can check them all out. I have all of my blog posts easily divided into the below categories: Money saving tips Debt tips… … Read more
Please enjoy this blog post written by Norman Ling from Spreadsheet Productions. He currently works in the area of healthcare strategic sourcing, which involves negotiating business agreements on a regular basis. He reached out to me after reading my blog post Are You Afraid To Negotiate? because he wanted to talk about negotiating to my readers and… … Read more
As you may have read recently in my post You May Be Wasting Thousands Of Dollars On These 7 Things, we are watching our spending, living frugally, and always trying to find new ways to be smarter with our money. No matter what your income is, I always think it’s a good idea to eliminate any ways… … Read more
1 Dollar Financeand College Ave Student Loans have partnered on a series of blog posts on what to expect when it comes to planning for college…especially when it comes time to pay. Through the series, we hope families gain a little more insight on how to tackle the next four or more years ahead… 1 Dollar … Read more
“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Seth Godin I know this quote will stir up some feelings. However, I want you to dig deeper and think about the true meaning of it, which I’ll get to in a second…. … Read more
