I recently wrote about the many ways I have forayed into the world of minimalism. While I’m not where I want to be, I get closer and closer every year. This especially helped as each of my five children slowly leave the nest and take their stuff. (I wanted to say clutter, but every individual […]
How Long Would it Take to Save $1000?
February 2022 by Leave a Comment
How long would it take to save $1000? If you need to raise some cash, how fast could you do it? How would you do it? Here are a few ideas. The Strategy The inspiration for this article came from a post on the Saving Advice Forums. You can see the original post here. The […]
May Update, 2021
May 2021 by Leave a Comment
It is May, and the weather is heating up. I’m ahead of the game on projects. Here’s what’s going on with me. Free Lawnmower I just got an old lawnmower that was bound for the junkyard back in running condition. A friend of mine was throwing it out, and he asked me if I wanted […]
Avoid Renter Rip-Offs: How To Save When Renting
September 2019 by Leave a Comment
While buying a house might seem like the most expensive living option out there, renting can add up in costs fairly quickly too. Many people even go into debt trying to keep up with rental payments; nearly 80% of Americans are struggling with debt. If you find yourself struggling to keep up with rental costs […]
What You Should Know About Buy One Get One Free
March 2019 by Leave a Comment
We’ve all seen “Buy One, Get One Free” advertisements. It’s the single simple word “free” that allures us as consumers to buy a certain item or shop at a particular store. Be clear that these sales tactics are not due to the charitable nature of corporations but because they are great marketing and sales techniques […]
