Life can be hectic, which is a big reason for learning how to simplify your life. Managing your life can become difficult while planning for retirement, paying bills, reaching your dreams, etc. So, wouldn’t it be nice to simplify things a bit? It’s almost the new year, and what better time than now then to… … Read more
There’s a myth out there that being frugal means you can’t have any fun. Many believe that frugal fun and frugal ideas don’t even exist. These are myths I despise and ones I’m trying to prove false. Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to be boring. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your life while… … Read more
Today, I have a great guest post to share from a reader, Gary Grewal, on how he saved $500,000 by the age of 31. Enjoy! Trust me, I know. The last thing you want to read is another millennial bragging about how he “hustled” and “optimized productivity” to become a semi-millionaire by his early 30s…. … Read more
Today, I want to introduce you to Sean. He is a financial analyst by day and money blogger by night. He saved over $200,000 by age 27 and plans to retire in less than 10 years. Enjoy! No, that headline never gets any less surreal the more I read it. And no, I wasn’t a lucky… … Read more
Hello! Today, I have a great article from Kelley Olinger. Kelley paid off $77,000 in debt in around 22 months! Here is her story: In hindsight, my problems with money started early on, as they often do. My parents felt burdening kids with money concerns was just that, a burden. And so, I grew up free… … Read more
Last month’s roundup 10 Budget Recipes proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 10 Budget Lunch Ideas and Cheap Easy Meals You Should Try. Food is one of the largest expenses a family can have each month, which is why I’m a big believer in and lover of weekly meal plans. If you are… … Read more
Managing your money and paying off debt can feel like a never ending process. And, if you have a long term debt repayment plan, you may find yourself wondering if you can realistically take a vacation without feeling guilty and/or potentially wrecking your financial progress. Whether or not you travel while having debt is a… … Read more
Today, I have a great article from Carrie Willard. Carrie is a homeschooling mom of 7 kids aged 2-18. She encourages moms to simplify the mundane to make more time for the sublime on her blog: Her newest ebook, The Temporary Tightwad, explains how to radically reduce your spending in order to meet a life-changing… Today, … Read more
Is love “enough” for a healthy and happy relationship, especially when it comes to financial troubles? According to CNBC, in a study done by SunTrust Bank, it was found that money is the leading cause of stress in relationships. 35% of all respondents said that money was the primary cause of friction in their relationship…. … Read more
“Your life sounds like so much fun. You’re so lucky that you get to live an extraordinary life.” That is something I’ve gotten pretty used to hearing as I travel full-time and get to be a digital nomad. However, it’s not just luck. Just a few years ago, I never thought that I would be… … Read more
